Does it help with keeping the bike cool in Texas heat? Have no shade to park under it gets HOT!
1169508
Tx heat is close to AL heat and is close geographical weather, so yes it will. Also, if you purchase, since it is so hot make sure you really let the bike cool down (as much as possible) before you put it. Hope this helps.
175425
Here in Phoenix, everything get too hot in the sun. Our patio bench sits on a covered patio, but is exposed to the morning sun. If it was going to be exposed to extended lengths of time in the sun, I would recommend getting a seat cushion for it. We use ours more for storage than seating.
1937120
If your patio is enclosed it will be great. You will have to sit right in front of it if your patio is open. It does have oscillation in the fan. So that is helpful to cool down everywhere.
120765
I would say it does. It also makes the air about 10 degrees cooler underneath.
627103
I have a Yamaha FZ6 with under-seat exhaust and I've had no issues from the exhaust heat. Also, I think the bags are great. I've had mine for a a year and a hlf.
665313
We live in El Paso, TX and it gets over 100 degrees in the summer. The material did get hot, especially if the sun was directly on it. It wasn't extremely hot to the touch, but it was very warm. We kept a white towel in the car to cover the seat up when we were not in the car, and also would put ice packs on the seat under the towel to keep it cool, which helped tremendously.
41986
I agree with the first two respondees. This is a good cover but don't think for that purpose. Also not sure what a transverse "sail" would do to your gas consumption.Not an expert on bikes but think they are designed to withstand the rain for short periods of time. However, a certain part of my body appreciate a dry saddle and I think this can easily be achieved with a tied on gallon plastic bag. Happy cycling.
911478
Sorry, I can't answer that. My husband rides his bike for a hobby. He does not ride when it is raining. We get far less rain in Texas so it has never been an issue. I hope someone else can answer your question. Best regards
708649
If your using it for a car you can lengthen the wires and run it somewhere that not a lot of wind will hit it while drivimg but sunlight can still hit it so you get more of a real feel of the outside temperature. I understsnd that can be a dificult task so you have to get creative and ask your friends opinions on it as well. I used this for my street bike and attatched the outside air temp to the top of my forks on my handle bars so that way it was protected by my farings from wind but the sunlight still hits it.
1189178
I have the exact same bike and it works perfect. I am currently using a canned map and the difference is night and day. I ride everyday and keep it mounted above the speedo and tach on the top of the inner fairing. It is 9 degrees here in DC and it showed the engine temp never get above 173
1228625
Yes to a small degree . But remember this is supplemental air cooling , so high ambient air temperatures significantly reduces the cooling effect . The other cool effect is how cool this sucker looks on your ride. I bought an extra element so at oil change time i just swap them out , and drop the other in a solvent bath . Of course ... The faster you go , the more air passes over it the more cooling you get . SO LET ER' RIP . LOL Ride hard , be safe . No substitute for skills , and common sense .,
483165
No. It will keep a light mist off of the bike. but rain goes right through. I purchased a cheap plastic shower curtain and put this under my cover and that keeps it dry.
235072
I live in Tucson, where it gets brutally hot in the summer. I have only owned this since November though. It did get rained on once, and it did not seem to affect its operation. All in all it seems like a pretty solid piece of machinery. Recommend you get a cover for it.
629830
I bought one to cover a BMW 123i and had more than plenty of room left over. No moisture under cover but not sure about the keeping out heat although it should help. I have a garage now and do not use it.
1125419
hi, not certain about sun's impact on the bike cover. unfortunately ours did not survive this year's severe nyc winter. bill
1942944
Well, it is a plastic seat rather than metal, so it doesn't get incredibly hot. My mom has hers under a pair of trees so it gets partial/sun/shade.
147186
I would ask my motorcycle manufacturer. I like to let my bike/engine cool off in this hot weather.