In 2011 my partner and I went on an extended motorbiking holiday around Europe visiting some 15 countries over a 3 month period. Now as you would expect, there was a lot of forward planning, route maps to do, accommodation to book, bikes serviced, and of course the packing. Although we both ride our own motorbikes packing space is very much limited and space is at a premium!! But as much as I enjoy the riding experience on foreign land the one thing I dislike is climbing onto a bike which has a wet saddle! The damp somehow has a way of seeping through to your nether regions and can make for an uncomfortable ride! So I set to and made waterproof covers to solve the problem!
The main body of the cover is made from a very lightweight waterproof fabric and to give it a bit of style I have added silver reflective piping both along the top of the cover and around the edge. To secure the cover in place when in use elastic/velcro straps have been attached to enable the cover to be fastened to the handle bars, rear grab handles and the sides of the bike near to the foot pegs. When not in use the cover is folded up and attached to its own zipped waterproof bag which is velcro fastened to the top box and has an additional security strap to prevent it from falling off. It looks very neat, does not use up precious pannier space and also doubles up as an additional back rest when carrying a pillion!
We found them to be very useful, not only did it keep my bum dry but we could also hide our helmets from view underneath the covers and seems to make the bikes a little more secure somehow! Voila!
We had so many comments about the cover and how useful it is since we returned that I now make them for fellow motorbikers to enjoy and they can now be purchased, if you would like one just let me know!
