Originally Posted by MTN2SEA
.... you know, those covers that go over your handlebars, shifters, fork, and stretch back over your seat... for use when your bike is forkmounted on top of your car. I am getting ready to transport my bike on my roof rack for a 200+ mile trip on the interstate. I wonder if using one of these things would provide at least a little protection from the elements and road trash. Or are they like sails that significantly reduce gas mileage???
Thanks for your help!!!
I ve got one and use it fairly often as most of the races I do are out of my "Local" area. Usualy at least 1hr drives. The bra keeps crap off the bike such as road dirt and bugs and all that good stuff. I do like the fact that it covers the seat, I have an SLR which has sensitve leather and it dosnt get screwed up that way. As far as gas mileage is concerned I think with the bra on it actualy goes DOWN a little more then just with the bike on the roof. Just seems like the thing adds more drag and cuts mileage, but maybe its all in my head. I would reccommend one though for a long trip to keep your bike from getting all dirty. You can get them off the net from Nashbar or Performance and you can usualy find a code coupon on the site here to save a little extra cash on them. Hope this helps
Deastin