Motorcycle Cover

[suhawk305]

Recently there were posts about an inexpensive motorcycle cover sold on Amazon that fits our CBs. I thought it was discussed in the Berea thread, but my searching failed.

Can anyone direct me to the Amazon link?

Thanks.

[jdinaz_imp]

Not exactly what you were asking for (sorry) but I bought this one off of ebay and have been pleased with it, it even fit well when I had the Plexistar on the bike. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Standard-Street...2ec7894e7b Hope that helps
I should add that I use it as a dust cover only in the garage.

[The A-man]

Hi Suhawk, I'll offer advice on one to NOT buy. I got the "heavy duty" universal one from Walmart, about $60. I pulled it out for the first time in Berea, and it was a real pain to fit on -- almost like it was designed to be too universal in shape (hard to tell the front from the rear) and strap attachments in weird places. It seemed of OK quality, and heavy material, but it wasn't easy to get on and off, like you might want to do if you use it as a dust cover in your garage. That's my 2 cents.

[2017EX_imp]

I had an indoor soft cover for my Harley CVO ( traded the Harley in on my CB1100EX ). The first winter I used it, amazingly I found dust migrated in under the cover, and actually collected on the bike, trapped under the cover. This was not apparent until I took the cover off in the spring. The next winter, I left the cover off over winter, and in the spring there was little to no dust on my bike.

From that experience, I would only buy an indoor cover as a "bump into protector" in a tight garage space, or if the garage was excessively dusty. I have plenty of space in my garage, and it is always pretty clean ( I keep it that way because I like a clean garage ). My Cb1100 has now spent one winter in the garage, and dust on it in the spring was minimal.

For me, the only reason I would consider a cover, would be if I had to store it outside. Even then, most outdoor covers for bikes and cars caution against leaving a wet cover on for any extended period, as moisture trapped against painted surfaces can fog the finish. With that in mind, if I ever did have to store a bike outside for any extended period, like over a winter, I would probably rent a small storage unit for a few months before I would buy and outside cover. That said, everyone has to do what makes the most sense under their own existing circumstances, and what is within their budget.

[Ctatyk_imp]

[url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074H448FH/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1]This is the one that I ordered on Amazon

It fits pretty nicely, but I leave it in my garage to use as a dust cover. It won't keep your bike dry, but it'll keep off the dust/leaves if you go to a campground or park.

[suhawk305]

Thanks everyone.
I was considering getting a cover to use while I attend a college reunion.

Edit, I didn’t know these covers are not water tight. I think it would be worst if moisture finds its way inside the cover while my CB is parked in a parking lot. I am going to take the “Ole” philosophy and allow the paint protect the CB.

[glenncal1_imp]

Put a little wax on that paint (sidecovers too) and you will be good to go.