Bubblicious and Dust Free

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Finally got something I have been wanting for a long time (No - not new socks!)

I am now bubblefied. You may not think this is a big deal, but when you have horses, your barn or garage can be quite a dusty environment. and that's bad for my bike. I can't tell you how many times I have decided NOT to go on a ride because I have too much dust to clean off. I've not purchased one of these because they can be a little expensive (to me at least) but I found one of these brand new from a gentleman who didn't want it and it was brand new for $100.00 shipped so I am P L E A S E D.
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Post by Boxer »

That's awesome! That bike looks hermetically sealed. Will a Thermarest fit beside it on the floor? :P
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as in a hyperbaric chamber? Michael Jackson - here we come!
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Post by MIXR »

I want one for camping - To keep the mosquitoes away!
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I hate it when mosquitoes bite my bike too.
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Post by DJ Downunder »

I love it also...I saw one at my Ducati dealer once and thought wow..What a great idea..shame about the price.. :shock:

Here's your pic for those who could not see it.

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Now all you need is a big bubble for yourself... :D

I knew a time would come up one day so I could pist this fun/cool pic.. :wink:

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Post by OU812 »

COOL! Really 8)
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Post by wncbmw »

The boy . . . er bike, in the bubble! :P
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Post by bransan »

Chibbert, If Your worried about keeping it clean in storage, do You ever ride it? Looks like too much hassle to get it in and out for as much as I ride. Besides My bike is never clean enough to be that worried about. My R1150R is strictly utilitarian, (reliable ,economical,and fun ta boot) hard to keep em' clean when it's always moving.
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MOOPS!
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bad n ruin wrote:MOOPS!
This is new to me. :oops:
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Post by bad n ruin »

Sorry, my lame attempt @ humor. It's a word George Costanza used in a Trivia game from a scene on the Seinfeld show that features a bubbleboy. :smt004
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Post by mnnden »

bad n ruin wrote:MOOPS!
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Post by OU812 »

My bad memory. :lol: But I did see that episode and it was funny! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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bad n ruin wrote:Sorry, my lame attempt @ humor. It's a word George Costanza used in a Trivia game from a scene on the Seinfeld show that features a bubbleboy. :smt004
That was a good episode. The answer card was supposed to say "Moors" but it had a typo and ... well, if you have to explain it, it's just not as funny.

As far as the bubble goes, well, I am not sure what to think. I have an air compressor in my garage and if the bike is too dusty I blow it off with the air, which just moves the dust onto something else like the snowblower, but that's fine with me.
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Post by Gordium7 »

Just be careful putting the bike away.

The headers on R1150R's have a well known appetite for all things plastic and meltable.

That bubble looks particularly yummy. Like Boxer candy. :roll:
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Post by hirsty »

Wouldn't riding a bike outside in the wind be a good way to get the dust off it?

I do understand the bubble-thing though, very good for storing a clean bike & very popular with classic car owners too - they go big & many have a small electric fan in them to keep the air circulating.

http://www.carcoon.co.uk/products.htm

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Post by kantuckid »

I am confused-why not use a cheap and effective bike cover??? :roll: :roll:
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Post by iowabeakster »

beemeridian says,
Fuel efficient too! When the day arrives that one decides to end it all, it won't require nearly as much fuel as the garage would.
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