What is the best cover?

[stergios]

Hi all:

I just want opinions about what the best cover is for the FJR with the panniers and top box attached.

Be well. Ride safe.

Steve

 

[Ignacio]

Simple. Geza Gear. If you have a topbox....be sure to call them and get them to confirm a fitting for your bike. Don't assume an XL will work with a top case.

Not cheap for sure. I bought a custom-fit cover and it's worked very well for me.

 

[Bounce]

My choice is different. I prefer to Tour King as a servicable cover at a 3rd to a 4th the cost of the GG.

https://www.fjr-tips.org/acc/tk/tk.html

 

[NoCage]

Yet another option, the Nelson-Rigg Falcon Defender. It's a heavy-duty cover that I use at home and work. It packs a little large for travel... get a stretchy half-cover for that, Geza makes good ones. Tonker has the NR for $60 right now. I have the XL and it fits over the side bags, but you'd need the next size up if you have a top case. Tonker site... clicky here

 

[mehaffydr]

I have the factory cover. It is made with a special inset for the topbox. It depends on your use of the cover. I dont take mine while traveling. It is way to bulky but is very nice for garage storage.

 

[Last Chance]

Simple. Geza Gear. If you have a topbox....be sure to call them and get them to confirm a fitting for your bike. Don't assume an XL will work with a top case.
Not cheap for sure. I bought a custom-fit cover and it's worked very well for me.

I wish you had posted this before I bought mine. I stumbled on to this thread and then did a search and found OrangevaleFJR's thread or what was left of it. After reading all, I checked my invoice and yep, size large. I then went to the Geza Webb site and made sure I had ordered "properly" per their sizing chart and Yes. They had no "extra large if using top case", "option" or instructions. So, after reading Mike Smith's reply and explanation of the problem, I sent Mike an Email yesterday. I received the following reply this morning (Fast, huh!!):

Dear Loren,

I am sorry for the confusion. We will be updating our Size Guide.

Please send your cover back to us and I will have a new larger FJR cover made up for you that will accommodate a topcase and sidebags. There will be no additional cost for you.

Insure your cover for $200 (in case of shipping loss or damage) and ship the cover to my attention:

Geza Gear

26089 Iverson Dr

South Riding, VA 20152

Attn: Mike Smith

When you return your cover, include a note stating your:

1. Name

2. Shipping Address

3. Phone Number

4. And that you are upgrading to the larger FJR cover to accommodate a topcase and sidebags.

Again, I am sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Your new FJR cover will be started on Tuesday and should be ready to ship to you by Thursday of next week.

If I can help further, please let me know.

Sincerely,

Mike Smith

Sales Manager

Geza Gear Inc.

703.327.9844 office

703.327.9874 fax

www.gezagear.com

[email protected]

I feel this remedy is entirely fair. I had only used the cover twice, I did stretch it pretty good as the instructions said it would be necessary to do so :dribble: Hey, how much is too much? In any event Geza Gear has given me superb information, and remedied the problem in an entirely professional manner. If their covers perform as well as their sales manager, it will be a superb cover as it meets my needs and looks really "cool"! :yahoo:

LC

 

[stergios]

Hi folks:

Thanks for the great suggestions.

I was looking a full cover rather than a half cover.

The Yamaha one seems perfect. Anyone know the pricing for it?

The XXL NR is certainly another good option.

Are any of the generic ones offered on ebay worth it?

Thanks,

Steve

 

[Bounce]

WOW! $200? Really?

Let me revise my statement.

For 1/5th the cost of a Geeza, the TK will last a long time with replacements as needed or buy a lot of gas with the savings.