Considering a "Bike Home" any input appriciated

[Hobgoblin]

https://www.feelgooduk.net/39-motorbike-motorcycle-cover-bike-home-shelter-garage.html

Considering one of these to put in the corner of the car park at work.

Can anyone share any expirience with them, or suggest why they're a great product, no good or just complete shit, im undecided.

Thanks
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[i.p.phrealy]

would your work not allow you to buy a shed? they may work out cheaper.
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it is impossible to lick your own elbow...
and if you just tried you need professional help.
Finally allowed a big bike 19/03/14!

[Hobgoblin]

[i.p.phrealy]

well at least where you work they're prepared to make a concession for bikes. I had to ask if I could bring my own heater in from home in order to dry my gear on wet days.
they argued about me leaving my helmet on the floor of the locker room, instead of on top of the lockers, which are not attached to the wall and move.
everyone else gets a parking space, I have an area I can put my bike, right next to the smokers.
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it is impossible to lick your own elbow...
and if you just tried you need professional help.
Finally allowed a big bike 19/03/14!

[Hobgoblin]

They're pretty decent with me and my bike.

Why dont you get a space for your bike, sound like right twats!
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[Ja7]

Maybe it's discrimination, you turn up for work on time every day, but cos you have a bike, and have to dry stuff, your singled out, mm not to happy bout this, and yes I've come across it myself, difficult to answer I would put my helmet in a bag on the locker, if that's where they want it, don't want a cager kicking it across the floor, jacket trousers I would put on the rad, that's covienient, you don't want a work mate to bung it in the toilet for a laugh, maybe you need to tell them whos boss and to leave your stuff alone, or else !!! Jokers only mess for so long, I'm on one now, lol

[Spudly]

[Rogue_Shadow]

securing it to the ground and wind proofing would be the main concern for me.
If the fabric came free from whatever secures it to the ground in high wind, it will push against your bike like a sail and likely push it over.

Just doesn't look very sturdy
Given that I've not seen on, heard of anyone with one ...
I don't trust it

[CaNsA]

[BigDan1190]

They are brilliant, but you can get them much cheaper than that! Mine was only £90 and its brill.

[covent.gardens]

Meh, will get nicked or vandalised, blown over or the cover will just wear out. Sod £150 for that.

Although not perfect I'd prefer a metal shed for that kind of money. Bit sturdier, bit more secure.

[Fleszka]

I had one of them...you will want to secure it to the ground somehow unless there is virtually no wind where it will be or you may find its flying away.
Does what it says on the tin, keeps the weather off and the one i had was decent quality...not the same material as most cheap bike covers, it felt more rubbery and was actually waterproof.
Should be able to find a decent one on Ebay for under £100.
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[Hobgoblin]

Thanks for all opinions so far, has proven helpfull from both parties for and against them.
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[Hobgoblin]

[Sable]

I got one for £80 on Ebay. I have a few neighbours with them too. I think they are all manufactured from same place regardless of brand name as they are all exactly the same. Leasehold property so couldnt get a shed put down.

Eventually you get condensation on the bike, but nothing like what you get under a normal cover. I never had a normal cover that could keep my bike dry during torrential rain. My bike tent can.

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[Hobgoblin]

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[cimbian]

I just bought a bike Home from Feelgood this week. It arrived within two days and was a doddle to put together. The cover is attached with A LOT of Velcro. It is unlikely to blow-off.

I will be mounting mine on a sheet of marine ply.

For the money I think it has been a really good buy and has stood through a gale two days ago.

I ride a TA which is fairly tall so make sure you have allowed for your mirrors. I have to remove my top-box and fitting the disc-lock to the front is awkward, but I'm a fat bastard.
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[Hobgoblin]

Hmm still undecided.

@ Cansa, I cant see any more faffing than what i use at the moment, just an ordinary.

Reason I'm looking to replace is its not lasted or weared well and has ripped at the mirror areas.

Can anyone recommend a non folding alternative, preferably something that will at least last a year, something durable?

Thanks
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[CaNsA]

A large bit of tarp + some paracord.