Cover for trailering

Closed Thread Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Nov 27, 2013 | 11:20 AM

#21

user 8373900

Banned

Joined: Apr 2008

Posts: 2,492

Likes: 10

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

NO COVER!!! In an answer to your question. Unless you are going to shrink wrap it like a boat. There is no way to keep a cover from flapping and rubbing the paint and chrome, trapping dirt and grit under the cover and making a mess. I would go no cover.
OR you could rent or buy then sell a covered trailer, the cost or loss on the sale is better than a messed up couple of bikes.

Mark

Nov 27, 2013 | 11:32 AM

#22

Pete6114

Outstanding HDF Member

Joined: Aug 2011

Posts: 2,464

Likes: 4

From: On. Canada

If i didn't have a closed in trailer, I'd buy one or rent a u-haul. No way would i get salt/sand all over my bike, and it would get all over it, even if there was a high stone guard on a open trailer.

Last edited by Pete6114; Nov 27, 2013 at 11:34 AM.

Nov 27, 2013 | 03:41 PM

#23

rodnock

Road Warrior

Joined: Feb 2009

Posts: 1,391

Likes: 2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jpotter

Let's get real here. You are gonna trailer your bike behind a Motorhome. If you can afford a Motorhome and the fuel to run it you can afford an enclosed trailer. Get your butt on Craigslist and find a good used 6x10 enclosed trailer. That is plenty big enough for a full dresser.

here's one that will do. http://boise.craigslist.org/for/4191697559.html

Last edited by rodnock; Nov 27, 2013 at 03:43 PM.

Nov 27, 2013 | 04:18 PM

#24

Dan89FLSTC

Seasoned HDF Member

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 21,180

Likes: 12,756

From: South Carolina

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragtop

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.

Fleece is no better than a nasty old vinyl tarp once the sand and grit gets in there.

There is no suitable way to cover a bike on an open trailer, unless the cover cannot touch the bike, but then it would essentially be an enclosed trailer...

Nov 28, 2013 | 09:57 AM

#25

cmeaney

Road Captain

Joined: Mar 2010

Posts: 594

Likes: 1

From: Martinsville, IN

I think the verdict is in....don't cover you bike in an open trailer and have a stone guard of some sort on the front of the trailer to protect it.

Nov 28, 2013 | 10:17 AM

#26

472viper

Road Warrior

Joined: Nov 2013

Posts: 1,814

Likes: 11

From: USA

Home built stone guard on a Northern Tools trailer. Never cover a bike on a trailer.

Nov 28, 2013 | 10:28 AM

#27

BUZZARD II

Road Master

Joined: Feb 2011

Posts: 916

Likes: 12

From: NoVA

Gee, I don't know where all this negativity comes from about the cover. My custom paint guy says it's OK just to use one of those blue plastic tarps.

Nov 28, 2013 | 10:33 AM

#28

factorybuilt

Road Captain

Joined: Dec 2012

Posts: 723

Likes: 5

From: Grand Rapids MN

I guess he needs more business.

HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Verdad Gallardo

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Verdad Gallardo

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Verdad Gallardo

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Pouria Savadkouei

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Pouria Savadkouei

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Verdad Gallardo

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Verdad Gallardo

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Verdad Gallardo

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Verdad Gallardo

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Joe Kucinski

Nov 28, 2013 | 10:48 AM

#29

472viper

Road Warrior

Joined: Nov 2013

Posts: 1,814

Likes: 11

From: USA

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUZZARD II

Gee, I don't know where all this negativity comes from about the cover. My custom paint guy says it's OK just to use one of those blue plastic tarps.

Wow, I'm surprised a paint guy would say that. The airflow beats the tarp against the paint and by the end of the day your clear coat is quite scuffed.

Heck the clear coat on the sides of my tank is scuffed from blue jeans.