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Thump
Posted on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 04:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Does anyone have a recommendation on covers for the winter? A couple of reviews I read on Amazon were saying that generic covers don't fit the Blast well. I also put clubmans on mine so I know that will make a difference. Thanks.
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Berkshire
Posted on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 07:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I had a universal cover (medium, I think, cheap, dark blue upper/silver lower) and yeah, it hung down to the ground - with my bars the Blast is low at both ends! didn't hurt anything though - the cover got dirty but wheels stayed clean. it lasted OK for a year or two, but now the UV has gotten to it.

you could probably get better protection at lower cost using a queen size fitted sheet, a silver tarp, and some bungees - but more trouble getting it on & off. there are also some "city" covers that just cover the top half of the bike, which would probably offer a better looking fit on the Blast, but they only cover the top half.

If I had to start keeping my bike outside again, I'd get a universal and just let it hang down...
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Reuel
Posted on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 08:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I had a Buell cover on my Blast. The wind (Delaware) blew it over twice!
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Thump
Posted on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 09:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Blew your Blast over? Geesh that sure sucks. Shouldn't have too much of a problem with that out here in Oregon.

I'll be riding everyday that it is safe to so it is mainly to keep out the cold and ice.
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Reuel
Posted on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - 12:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I did have a good excuse to get those bar end mirrors I've been wanting out of the incident.
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Thump
Posted on Thursday, December 11, 2008 - 02:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nice work!

"Well I need mirrors, you wouldn't want me get into an accident.... would you?
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