I just got this bike as my first bike. The plan was to get something not too expansive so I won´t lose any sleep if I tipped it over or scratch it. But that´s a mistake, I like it so much that I think I won´t be able to sleep for weeks if I tipped it over. My initial concern was the weight of the bike for a beginner. But it turned out to be great because it´s very stable. You just have to be careful at low speed 0-5 mph then you should be fine.
I am also looking for a cover like you said and a place to get the menu for it. I´ll respond if I can find it on the web.