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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 01:12 PM
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I keep my bike in the garage at home. I am looking for a cover when I ride to work and when I ride on overnight trips.let's hear your suggestions? I ride a Electra Glide.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 01:16 PM
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I have 03 softail, I bought a dowco cover and love it.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 04:34 PM
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+1 on the Dowco also. I used the Forum search engine a few years ago looking for a cover and made a decision based on that to choose the Dowco. Very happy with it and it is easy to use.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 04:40 PM
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Just got this one last week for work. Keeps the sun and rain of the gauges and seat and takes very little room to store. About $38 delivered. (They make full covers too.)



Gray Half-Cover for Harley-Davidson FLHR, FLST, FXD, FXST, FXDWG, V-Rod



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This Classic Series half-cover offers exceptional value without compromising the features you have come to expect from UltraGardŽ. When it comes to protecting your large cruiser the Classic Series half cover is a great value without compromising on quality, fit or style.
Tailor fit designs take into account the natural stance of your motorcycle.
Water resistant polyurethane coated polyester, protects against weather, dirt and pollution.
UV stabilized to maximizes fabric life and minimize color fading from sun exposure.
Scorch resistant heat shield protects the cover from hot exhaust pipes and allows use of cover immediately after riding.
Double stitched, four fold interlocking seams to provide the best durability and a water tight closure.
Zippered windshield and sissy bar pockets expand to fit many bike configurations.
SoftTek windshield liner to prevent scratching.
Large rust-proof grommets prevent tearing.
Sewn elastic hem and bungee cord ensures a tight custom fit.
High visibility reflective logo adds safety while parked.
Convenient and compact storage pouch is easily portable.
Three year warranty
This cover will fit the following Harley-Davidson motorcycles:
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  • FLHR Road King
  • FLST Softail
  • FXD Dyna
  • FSDWG Dyna Wide Glide
  • FSXT Softail
  • VRSC V-Rod
PLEASE NOTE: Because of the tailored design of this cover, it is not designed to fit bikes with optional or after-market fairing or bikes with oversize windshields.
Part number 4-456G-hd by UltraGard.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 04:56 PM
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Ive been using http://www.skn-it.com/collections/ro...thout-tour-pak

Its not water proof but it does keep the sun off everything but the saddlebags. A little sprinkle it'll keep the bike dry but any real rain and its getting wet.

It also fits nicely in a saddlebag.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 05:10 PM
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I use this to keep the sun off at work. If you cant steal one from the OL, wallymart for $5.00.

 
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by cocky
I use this to keep the sun off at work. If you cant steal one from the OL, wallymart for $5.00.

Not a bad idea, a fitted twin sheet.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 09:37 PM
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Guy at church had one from Cycle Shade.
http://www.cycleshade.com

It looked great with the bald eagle logo.

Don't know if this is the type you are looking for.
 
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Have had a Nelson Riggs waterproof breathable cover that has been used boo koo times in my travels. 2X size will cover any bike and cost me about $45.00. Covers every square inch of the bike down to the axles and over dual exhaust.
 

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Old Jun 21, 2015 | 08:01 AM
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The one at Walmart works great. I've been using one for 8 years. About ready to get a new one.
 
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