Cover or not
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Central Oklahoma
RE: Cover or not
I never take a cover. Just park your bike under the awning in the unloading area of the motel/hotel where you're staying. I've never been refused permission to park in that area.
RE: Cover or not
Yepper,I always take a cover and a cable lock.
I carry a lightweight cover (non harley) that packs very small.
For the reasons mentioned above.
Keeps eyes off the bike and protect from rain/dew.
I carry a lightweight cover (non harley) that packs very small.
For the reasons mentioned above.
Keeps eyes off the bike and protect from rain/dew.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,797
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RE: Cover or not
I have 80,000 miles on my FLHTCI, and I've ridden all over the country without ever using a cover. The paint and chrome still look like new. I think part of travelling is taking only what you need. A cover takes up a lot of room that could be better used. If you have to use a cover, I have heard that using a Goldwing cover is a great anti-theft deterent.
Uncle Peepers
Uncle Peepers
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 965
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From: Shreveport,La.
RE: Cover or not
Yep, take my no logo Harley cover. If it rains have heard of complaints about the guages fogging, just some insurance. Doesn't take up much room either, folds flat, I use those bags that you put clothes and stuff in, then roll it up to get the air out and seal it before unrolling it, kinda vacuum packing, all your stuff is half the size without the air.
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Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: West Plam Beach FL
RE: Cover or not
ORIGINAL: Merlinii
Yepper,I always take a cover and a cable lock.
I carry a lightweight cover (non harley) that packs very small.
For the reasons mentioned above.
Keeps eyes off the bike and protect from rain/dew.
Yepper,I always take a cover and a cable lock.
I carry a lightweight cover (non harley) that packs very small.
For the reasons mentioned above.
Keeps eyes off the bike and protect from rain/dew.