Leaving him/her out in the rain

Jonathan · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 18 May 2005 Karma :

Got in before from a blast, and it was throwing it down, so i thought, why put the cover on because you shouldnt put a dry cover on top of a wet bike should you? so ive just left my bike with no cover in the rain.

is this a bad thing to do???
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KevTM · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Karma :

i don't know.

mattsmith95 · Traffic Copper Joined: 03 Oct 2004 Karma :

I cover my bike no matter what, it's a habit I've picked up, doesn't really cause any problems.

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Depends if it's a breatheable cover or not.

Also depends how long you're gonna leave it - I used to do it quite often but the bike was in daily use so would dry out the next day if it didn't dry under the cover (which it usually did). Cover it and ignore it for 6 months is probably a bad idea. Smile

Jonathan · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 18 May 2005 Karma :

yeah, its in daily use, anyway, thanks for the replies Razz

westendboy7 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Karma :

I just put mine away in the garage. No need for a cover

Jonathan · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 18 May 2005 Karma :

not all people have beds for their bikes Cool

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KevTM · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Karma :

lol sorry mate it was late and it sounded funny at the time Rolling Eyes

as for me i always cover my bike as i more or less use it everyday.. if it's been raining i'll dry it off before i put the cover on but there's no point doing that if it's still pouring down.

I don't know whether you'd be better leaving it off or on if it's still pouring down though?!

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

My bikes live outside all the time with no covers on them.
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Jonathan · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 18 May 2005 Karma :

Henry's a more outdoor person anyway, he enjoys the rain, makes him look cleaner
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westendboy7 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Karma :

Don't like getting mine wet. Bit of a wimp in the rainy weather stakes. She likes to be snug and dry in the garage