Bike Cover Size

[Badbird_96_imp]

I ride the CB1100 to work daily and I'm a bit of a stickler on keeping my bikes very nice. I'm not a fan of it sitting in the sun all day. I searched the forum but didn't really get any answers so what brand and size cover are you using and does it cover the bike to the ground? I've had bad experiences before trying to size a cover and either been too small or too large even going by the sizing charts. The bike sits in the shop when not ridden so doesn't have to necessarily be weather proof just want to keep the sun from beating on it for 8 hours a day while I'm at work.

[GoldOxide_imp]

My ol' 2014 CB1100 sat in the hot summer sun all day (and rain) in a vast suburbia asphalt parking lot, weekdays and nothing cracked or rotted. To be honest, I was surprised. I did not treat any surfaces other than a odd "wax" treatment on the fuel tank once a year. I did experience bird droppings from time-to-time pretty much anywhere on the bike.

That said, it was also stored outside all year round, including winter. I had a couple of motorcycle covers and I cannot recall the brands. Nothing memorable, however, one [supposedly] "breathed and repelled water" and one was waterproof. I mostly used the waterproof cover. Both would reach down to the driver foot pegs. I used the built-in cord or a bungee cord to cinch the bottom hems enough so a gust would not suck the cover away. It worked reliably and allowed the moisture under the cover to generally escape.

[Badbird_96_imp]

That's good to know atleast. My 83 is factory paint still and going to try to do the same with the 2014.

[Gone in 60]

I'll throw a shameless plug to Nelson Rigg, who happens to be my next-door neighbor here at work. Their Large size covers are a great fit for the CB1100. Tight enough that they don't flap in the wind and large enough to cover down to the foot pegs.

I used to park outside, and they'd slide me a new cover when they saw that mine was getting pretty faded, which takes about a year of daily use during working hours. I imagine they'd fade quite a bit faster if used outdoors in full sunlight year-round. I now park inside, but still keep my CB covered as I can work on some dusty projects in the shop. This one started out as hi-viz yellow, but had faded to a more custard yellow. When I did park outside, it was nice to know that my cover was fading, rather than my bike.

By the way, I switched from normal black to yellow when a bike got bumped in a parking lot at my last job, and my coworker said he didn't see my cover because it was "the same color as the parking lot".

Here are the ones I use:
[url= https://www.nelsonrigg.com/motorcycle-co...detail/url]

Also, call me anal-retentive, but I never liked the idea of a cover rubbing on my windscreen. I keep a few microfiber towels, folded in half and sewn up the sides. I slide one over my screen before putting the cover on to avoid scratches.

[Badbird_96_imp]

I'll throw a shameless plug to Nelson Rigg, who happens to be my next-door neighbor here at work. Their Large size covers are a great fit for the CB1100. Tight enough that they don't flap in the wind and large enough to cover down to the foot pegs.

I used to park outside, and they'd slide me a new cover when they saw that mine was getting pretty faded, which takes about a year of daily use during working hours. I imagine they'd fade quite a bit faster if used outdoors in full sunlight year-round. I now park inside, but still keep my CB covered as I can work on some dusty projects in the shop. This one started out as hi-viz yellow, but had faded to a more custard yellow. When I did park outside, it was nice to know that my cover was fading, rather than my bike.

By the way, I switched from normal black to yellow when a bike got bumped in a parking lot at my last job, and my coworker said he didn't see my cover because it was "the same color as the parking lot".

Here are the ones I use:
[url= https://www.nelsonrigg.com/motorcycle-co...detail/url]

Also, call me anal-retentive, but I never liked the idea of a cover rubbing on my windscreen. I keep a few microfiber towels, folded in half and sewn up the sides. I slide one over my screen before putting the cover on to avoid scratches.

Thank you. I actually used Nelson Rigg on my Aero 1100. Very nice covers. Looks like I will be ordering one. I also imagine the high vis helps with heat as well. The cloth idea is actually a pretty smart.

Also I noticed in your pic that you can see the head of the bolts on your fairing. I used these and just opened the hole in the white piece up to fit my bolts. Looks better I think.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/173780836375?mk...media=COPY

[Gone in 60]

Thanks, Badbird. Sounds like you are a lot like me - just need sun protection while you're at work. If that's the case, you'll get some good wear out of these covers. I did consider that the lighter color might reflect some heat. When my black covers faded to grey, I could see how someone looking in his rear-view mirror backing out of a parking space might miss it. Something to consider if you're parking around other cars. After a number of years, it dawned on me that since I run the shop at work, nobody was stopping me from parking my bike in the shop.

Interesting idea about the screw covers on your screen. Might be a challenge on my Dart, as the screws are countersunk into the acrylic a bit. In fact, I'm about to swap that screen for a smaller one that I use in summer to get a little more air.

[Badbird_96_imp]

Thanks, Badbird. Sounds like you are a lot like me - just need sun protection while you're at work. If that's the case, you'll get some good wear out of these covers. I did consider that the lighter color might reflect some heat. When my black covers faded to grey, I could see how someone looking in his rear-view mirror backing out of a parking space might miss it. Something to consider if you're parking around other cars. After a number of years, it dawned on me that since I run the shop at work, nobody was stopping me from parking my bike in the shop.

Interesting idea about the screw covers on your screen. Might be a challenge on my Dart, as the screws are countersunk into the acrylic a bit. In fact, I'm about to swap that screen for a smaller one that I use in summer to get a little more air.

You're welcome and that is exactly the case.

[1973cb750]

[url= https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KVS...&amp&psc=1] this one is the one i use fits perfect

[GoldOxide_imp]

[url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KVS8589/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KVS...UTF8&psc=1 this one is the one i use fits perfect

Looks like a good deal.

[1973cb750]

Very affordable gold has a rubber coating on the inside it feels like