Katana rain cover

[smokeyob]

I was looking to get a weather cover for my Katana since she spends some of her days outside overnight (and during the day too). I want one that will fit under the Katana seat so I have it when I need it, so that rules out the high quality expensive covers because they are too big. The cheapy's fold up to a nice compact size, so I've settled on the following cover, but I am not sure if I should get a Large or X-Large. Anyone have any suggestions?

The Katana's dimensions are: LENGTH 84.3" x WIDTH 29.7" x HEIGHT 47.0"

The Large cover is: 84"L x 37"W (Front) x 49"H (Side)
The X-Large cover is: 94"L x 37"W (Front) x 49"H (Side)

Do you think I can swing a Large cover on the Katana? I'd prefer a tight fitting cover, but I don't want to order the Large and have it not fit at all. Does anybody have experience with buying covers. Any other brands I should consider?

Thanks in advance.

[kat_kitten]

which brand is this?

[Dexter]

I got a "Gears" cover in large, and even that is pretty loose. Extra large would be way too much.

[smokeyob]

Motorcycle cover links

which brand is this?

Here's the XL: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Suzuki-Katana-Deluxe-Heavy-Motorcycle/dp/B001L579WU"]Amazon.com: Suzuki Katana 600/750 Deluxe Heavy Duty Motorcycle Cover, Come with 45"Cable & Lock,: Sports & Outdoors[/ame]

Here's the Large: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Suzuki-GSX-R-600-1000-Motorcycle-Larage/dp/B00192EPMW/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1241546564&sr=1-9"]Amazon.com: Suzuki GSX-R 600-1000 Motorcycle Cover,Come with 45"Cable & Lock, Black, Larage: Sports & Outdoors[/ame]

I also just found this one on eBay, a bit more expensive, but looks like a nice form-fitted cover:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250412743460&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:MOTORS:1123

[whitecl0ver]

Except thats a big cruiser that is being shown in the pics....

I had a large cover for my Kat and it was too big.....Go with the large-- the cables help you adjust it tight at the bottom

[smokeyob]

I think I might just go with the large, and I'll have to buy from a reseller with a good exchange policy (just in case).

[Kreylyn]

I got the universal bike cover, large size, from walmart for $20.

Works well for me.

Krey

[smokeyob]

I got the universal bike cover, large size, from walmart for $20.

Works well for me.

Krey

This one:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10913504

Good call, that way I can easily return if needed.

[metri]

I also went with the large Walmart one... works fine

[whitecl0ver]

I got the universal bike cover, large size, from walmart for $20.

Works well for me.

Krey

I also went with the large Walmart one... works fine

same one i had...

[sonosam]

My large one from walmart ripped and was weather beaten in less than a year. I got a nice Nelson-Rigg one now. I never put it under the seat though so this was not a worry for me.

Marc

[Dexter]

I'm not sure if "Gears" is a good name or not (probably not because I'm cheap) I got it from the bike show a few years back. It seems to be holding up well. In hindsight though, I would have bought a cover that you can put on right after a ride instead of waiting until it cools down.

[md86]

Don't worry so much about one that fits under the seat . I mean , if you're away from home , and getting ready to go somewhere while it's raining , you'll be soaked by the time you fold it up & stuff it under the seat anyway . Aside from the fact that one thin enough to fit under the seat easily will be torn up FAST . Get you a good one for $40-$60 , and it'll last you a while .

[JHILDE]

I think you could modify this one to get it to fit really snug, I bet it would fit under the seat too.

[DreKat]

I got the universal bike cover, large size, from walmart for $20.

So did I but I think mine might be a M and it fits under the seat.