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Feb 10, 2016 | 09:37 AM

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trnewman

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Originally Posted by GaJayhawk

I often ride in the rain, so it makes little sense to worry about leaving my bike parked out in the rain, but I do. When I'm overnighting, or when I've parked and I know it is going to rain, I use a light half-cover. If it's not raining, it keeps the heavy dew off and minimizes the morning wipe-down. If it does rain, it is just that much less water to worry about seeping into places.

Nelson-Rigg makes a light half-cover that packs down to not much more than a 16 oz beer can. Easy on and easy off. About $30.

Yeah, I was looking at those half covers. Something to keep rain out of the speakers and the seat dry. Thanks!

Feb 10, 2016 | 09:42 AM

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Makdaddy

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here is one

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...4AAOxy0aBRq7Xd

Feb 10, 2016 | 09:55 AM

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SafetyMan

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I worry more about the seat.... but they make a cover for that.

Feb 10, 2016 | 10:32 AM

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THE PEG

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With Safety Man on that on. Worried more about a wet seat.

Feb 10, 2016 | 11:13 AM

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Joe12RK

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if you are going to all the trouble to cover your fairing and seat why not cover the whole bike? it can't be any harder and is a good theft deterrent at a hotel

Feb 10, 2016 | 11:14 AM

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batman.

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Obviously the OP has never been caught in the rain riding or he wouldn't be worried about it.. I rode thru tropical storm bill last june in texas and bike never skipped a beat nor did the radio.

Batman

Feb 10, 2016 | 11:50 AM

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Geoff

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I use a half cover when I go on road trips and park at motels.

Feb 10, 2016 | 12:22 PM

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trnewman

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Originally Posted by batman.

Obviously the OP has never been caught in the rain riding or he wouldn't be worried about it.. I rode thru tropical storm bill last june in texas and bike never skipped a beat nor did the radio.

Batman

Been caught many times in a downpour. Funny thing is when you are moving, the backside of the fairing stays fairly dry. It's when you park is the problem. I'm thinking of those times when your bike is hot and you're parked at a bar/restaurant knowing it's about to open up. I have been known to stick a microfiber rag in each speaker pod hoping to keep water out. My stereo has survived a tropical storm last year in MB Bike week so maybe I'm just looking for trivial stuff to spend money on

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Feb 10, 2016 | 12:27 PM

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Geoff

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As long as speakers are waterproof, they'll be ok. My Hogtunes speakers have survived heavy rain a number of times. Ditto for the waterproof speakers on my boat.