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Nov 26, 2013 | 10:45 PM

#11

Ragtop

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If you must have a cover, a fleece lining would be suggested.

Somewhere online I saw a 2 piece system.
A soft fleece liner, with a waterproof cover.

Nov 26, 2013 | 11:01 PM

#12

Captainmugsy

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Ride the Bike and Tow the Motor Home..

Nov 26, 2013 | 11:05 PM

#13

Big L

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From: North, Fl

Invest in a enclosed, plus more room to store outside of the motor home.

Nov 26, 2013 | 11:11 PM

#14

ynots

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dirt washes off, a marred finish doesnt

Nov 26, 2013 | 11:31 PM

#15

Suntower

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From: Where I lay my head is home.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jpotter

We are headed to California coast this January, towing our bike behind the motorhome on an open trailer. Looking for good protection from the elements, road grime etc. I have seen a stretchable cover built for an Electra glide on elide goodies.com. It is a little pricey $280'ish. Waterproof and designed for use on open trailers. Worried about wind whip and rubbing and beating the bike up? Anybody out ther with some experience or that has one of these covers?

Thnks

Years ago, I met the girl of my dreams, packed up everything I owned in an open trailer, put a cover on my bike and moved to Idaho to be with her. About 20 miles in, I stopped on the freeway to pull the tattered cover off the few chrome parts and doo-dads it was still wrapped around.

Several years later, she'd had enough of me... so I packed all my crap back in the open trailer and pulled out of Idaho... in January... in snow... and ice... and sanded roads.

A few weeks later, the tins were in the shop to be repainted.

Long story short... get an enclosed trailer.

Nov 27, 2013 | 12:22 AM

#16

dickey

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In addition to NOT covering the bike on the trailer, do not...I repeat...DO NOT strap the bike down on the kickstand. Strap it straight up.

Nov 27, 2013 | 01:24 AM

#17

rodnock

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With a little ingenuity you can turn an open trailer into an enclosed one.

Nov 27, 2013 | 02:12 AM

#18

ynots

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From: Southern Oregon

Man up! you dont need a stink'n cover

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Nov 27, 2013 | 08:14 AM

#19

HogAir

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From: Lawrenceville, Ga

For what it's worth...

http://www.gatorhide.com/index.html

I use a Kendon to tow my trike about once a year. I will not put a cover on mine. Soap and water washes off the road crap when I get there.