How long.....

instigator · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

Does it take for a bike to cool down to a reasonable level so that I can put my cover on it?

I can't be arsed going outside to check if its cool enough...Is there any ball park figure you lot go by? Bikes a nekkid er5...

Sorry for the short post....*cough* heh heh *cough* Wink

Laura · Playboy Bunny Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Karma :

Get a heat resistant cover sored just bung it in on when you have finshed riding.
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Unless it was the summer and really hot (talking burny legs here) I just chucked mine over - had certain traffic warden related reasons for doing so. It wasn't a heat resistant one but it never melted.

Don't blame me if yours does though. Smile

instigator · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

Well, I was going to, but apparently, as the man in hein gericke says, you can't really get waterproof as well as heatproof. Otherwise, you're looking to spend up to £45......you can tell what I thought of that.

I just bought a cheapie from them, £14...

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

I have a rain cover that I use for work, it's very thin and basically just keeps eyes/rain off... I stick it straight on normally without letting the bike cool down and it's never had any problems so don't worry about it.
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EuropeanNC30R... · Gay Hairdresser Joined: 20 Jun 2002 Karma :

I got a waterproof and heatproof one, with tie-down straps, for under £20. Try Busters accessories.

mchaggis · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

I tend to carry the chain on the bike, but ride back to my halls with the cover in it's bag and dump it in my room. Go for said ride, come back and park and lock my bike up. Walk to my room, get the cover, walk back and by then it should be cold enough. At worst I just sit about for 5 minutes for it to cool down if I've got the cover with me already.

I got an Oxford waterproof one (not breathable unfortunately) for £14 (I think) from Ebay.
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california_rookie · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Aug 2004 Karma :

I cover my bike immediately after riding when I take it to work. Fairing protects from the heat of the engine and tucking it up on the pegs, away from the muffler, has served to keep it free of burn marks. Not sure what method you might use on a naked bike, though... Thinking

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