BIKE BARN
MOTORCYCLE COVERS
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OTHER SHELTERS |
| Bike Barn was first to introduce this cantilever style cover in 1996. |
Copied – most starting about 2008. |
| Made in North America. |
Made in China. |
Coated Polyester Fabric (beading type water repellent on the outside and PU on inside) for all weather performance. |
PU coating only; some have no idea what fabric is actually used at source. |
| Strong and heavy “jean” weight fabric for durability. |
Super thin camping tent fabric not meant for long term exposure; easily folded into carry bag totaling 50+ pounds with 60” long poles. |
| Proven UV longevity over many years of experience backed by 10 year warranty. |
No history in business to know how long cover will last; usually rots on seams in 6 months then they are out of business. |
| Leak proof cover because that’s what the cover is supposed to be. |
Numerous “sealing” methods to counter poor sewing and fabric. |
| Best ventilation of any shelter since air flow is always available to vent moisture. Sealing only traps moisture/condensation. |
Various claims of no significance. |
| Galvanized steel tube frame – rust proof forever. |
Typically powder coated steel that quickly rusts at wear area on bolts for opening/closing; thus short term warranty. |
| Assembly – most time spent in assembly is putting on tent/fabric cover for all styles. |
Various claims about time savings which are marginal. |
Three sizes:
Standard, Tourer and Trike (or 2 bikes). |
Most have only copied the Standard model; others have moved on to the Tourer; none have Trike size yet. |
| High wind stabilizing base plate for bolting down. |
Camping tent style guy wires substantially increasing foot print of cover. |
| Durable 2-post alignment locking hardware. |
Most have a locking system. (Note covers are made of fabric so the easiest way to get in is to cut the fabric no matter how big the lock.) |
Quality sewn minimal wrinkle cover with subtle logo placement (out of site of mind). |
Various levels of sewing quality usually with a huge blazing logo on front telling everyone what’s inside. |
| 10 Year Manufacturers Warranty. |
Maximum one year. |
| Replacement poles available (stuff happens and things break – i.e. snow storm in DC 2009). |
Little to no after sales support. |
| Replacement covers in stock. |
Little to no after sales support. |
Proven low cost of ownership over the years with longer lasting frame and cover in the industry and warranty to back it up. |
Judging by their warranty you have to buy a new cover every year or so. |
