$6 Walmart backpack bike cover carrier

[haildamage]

ive been carrying a bike cover to throw over the bike in the motorcycle parking lots at my various workplaces. the other riders and security guards tend to cram bikes together like bicycles. the security guys at one place go around and move small bikes like bicycles craming them together and putting them on their centerstands. i've noticed that by using a cover they wont put it on the centerstand and mess with it as much. it also helps keep the paint fresh by cutting the UV.

so there was no problem getting the cover into the topbox but after a particularly rainy day, not surprisingly the cover left half a cup of water in the topbox getting stuff wet in the bottom. of course it is also nice to have the space freed up by doing this as well.

so far the seat closes just as always and there havent been any problems with this.

[Woolley]

They move your bike???
Id be chaining it to a post if that was the case. Cheeky bastards.

[haildamage]

They move your bike???
Id be chaining it to a post if that was the case. Cheeky bastards.

yes, they try to manhandle and move the small bikes closer to eachother, and put them on the centerstands to sqeeze them closer together. its a good idea but if you chained it to a post theyd just make your bike the starting point for sqeezing the bikes together i am guessing.

[Woolley]

at least they wouldnt be moving your bike then. Can always put it sideways too.

[haildamage]

at least they wouldnt be moving your bike then. Can always put it sideways too.

if that were possible i am sure they'd put some nasty stickers or warning signs on it. i think this is one of the many aspects of motocycle culture here in japan that is difficult to understand coming from a civilized western country.

the mentality is that motorcycles are all so small that they can be crammed into a tiny space, and must be so cheap that nobody minds a few scratches from the cramming together. of course cars are big and expensive and must be given proper space and respect. this is really annoying when i am on my big expensive F800GS!

for the most part the above is true in these parking lots as it is a university. however, it would be nice if they would make some faculty staff parking as we tend not to ride ratbikes like the students!

i'll take some pics when i go to that uni on friday and post them if i get some good ones.

[maddiedog]

I'm totally jealous of your 800GS, just hearing that you have one. They're such nice bikes.

I'm guessing you could stow cargo in a bag like that too... And for $6, that's ultra-cheap.

[haildamage]

I'm totally jealous of your 800GS, just hearing that you have one. They're such nice bikes.

I'm guessing you could stow cargo in a bag like that too... And for $6, that's ultra-cheap.

the 800GS is an awesome bike. 4 years after they came out they are already sold out worldwide for 2012 according to my dealer. the engine is really sweet and so efficient for an 800 is does better than my DRZ400!

you are a pretty young guy. i am middle aged, so i decided it was time to buy a really expensive motorcycle, my ultimate dream bike and i am very happy with it. you'll get an awesome ultimate dream bike someday!

[Fiah]

A culture where people just manhandle your brand new bike doesn't sound like one I would want to buy a bike in. I mean, would they really try and move a CBR1000RR just to free up some parking space? If you try'd and do that around here the owner would gladly redecorate your face.

[haildamage]

A culture where people just manhandle your brand new bike doesn't sound like one I would want to buy a bike in. I mean, would they really try and move a CBR1000RR just to free up some parking space? If you try'd and do that around here the owner would gladly redecorate your face.

no they can tell what is a big bike and dont try to move the bigger bikes, just the scooters and very small bikes. the great majority of 'bikes' are 50cc. 125cc is the next most popular category. i park in the big bike area and put a cover on it. that way they cant see what they are dealing with and tend not to try to mess with it. i am not sure if they have tried to move mine but they have definitely taken it from the sidestand to the centerstand. in addition, i have seen them moving small bikes as if they were bicycles, but probably mostly 50cc bikes.

on the centerstand it is harder to cram bikes as close, so i feel a bit safer. indeed, these situations was a factor to consider when buying the PCX. however, i decided i really wanted a cool scoot and am hoping i can keep it nice as long as possible.