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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 08:12 AM
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anyone use them?
Do they keep the moisture in?
is it worth it?
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 08:35 AM
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I use the HD cover for my Ultra. It has the split w/valcro for the antennas. Works great for keeping rain or dust off the bike. Haven't had a moisture issue under the cover. The investment was worth it to me.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 08:53 AM
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1 HD cover for storage or outdoor overnight.
1 Cheapo for taking along (nylon cover)
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 08:55 AM
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I also use the HD cover, it fits the bike well and works great. I take it with me every time I leave town, so I actually only use it a month or so a year, but, I still say it was worth it for me.

Of course, I'm crazy, I'll buy about anything.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 08:59 AM
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Walmart 20 dollar gray cover. Waterproof, heat proof, no HD logo to lure crooks. I take it always on overnight trips. Does not take up much room in saddlebag. Never use cover in garage.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Firebike32
I use the HD cover for my Ultra. It has the split w/valcro for the antennas. Works great for keeping rain or dust off the bike. Haven't had a moisture issue under the cover. The investment was worth it to me.
I've got the large 105th Anniversary touring cover. Does it's job of keeping the dust off the bike while in the garage. I used it for a few months, then stopped using it as I do like to look at the bike when going through the garage I guess. Just put it back in it's original box and it's sitting on the shelf. I just use the California Duster when the bike starts showing a little dust.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 09:07 AM
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I use the same cover as FireBike32 Very Good
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Firebike32
I use the HD cover for my Ultra. It has the split w/valcro for the antennas. Works great for keeping rain or dust off the bike. Haven't had a moisture issue under the cover. The investment was worth it to me.

Mr Firebike,

Nice trailer. I just got one and was looking for a cover for it. Do you know of a good source ?

Tim
 
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I have a nice new HD cover for my bike. Well, not exactly new, it was new two years ago, but never taken out of the box. Even during the rainy weather (which we get a lot of in the Pacific NW), I like seeing the bike in the garage.
 
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I've used one for years. I use it mostly for winter storage in the garage. It keeps the dust off the bike.

Used it once on a road trip in early spring. Had it on overnight. In the morning the other guys had frost on their bikes, but mine didn't.

Whichever one you get, make sure it if allows air to circulate and allows moisture to evaporate.
 
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