Topic: 1975 CB550F Wet Weather Bike Cover Question

[Anonypotomous]

Can anyone recommend a good cover for curbside storage that fits my 75 Cb550F?   The weather is wet most of the year and id like it to be able to withstand rain and sun while staying under $60.00

I have a cycleshell, but that wouldnt work on the side of the street (too bulky for a public street)

Fingers crossed,
Anonypotomous

[Duanob]

I had a Nelson Riggs but it fell apart within a couple of seasons. Now I have a BILT heavy duty from CycelGear, that's lasted nicely for over three winters now and still in good shape. The medium size fits a 550 perfectly. It's more than $60 but sometimes they run specials.

[Anonypotomous]

Speaking of which it's 50% off right now for 60.00!  Snagged it!

Thanks for your input! Duanob.

[flatlander]

i live in a wet climate, in the netherlands. i can tell you there is no cover in the world that will protect your bike stored outside. if it is not the rain and humidity in the air, then it is the condensation under the cover that will get it.
cover can be ok for a night or two but for permanent storage, i'm afraid a garage will be the only solution.

having said that: a cover that allows partial breathing is best to avoid rot from condensation. there are some that have the top part made from plastic and the sides from heavy canvas.

[Bankerdanny]

My bikes lives outside during riding season. I used to use a cover with them, but finally gave up as it is a pain to have to stash it somewhere every time I want to ride.

Now I just cover my seat so that it doesn't get wet and try to park where it will get shade from full sun to protect the gauges. If shade is a problem you could easily fashion something to also cover the gauges.

These bikes are built to be outside. Regular use and cleaning will keep them from corroding unless you live right next to the ocean.

Now the only time I use a cover is if I know that it's going to be sitting for a while.

[HondaMan]

When picking (or making...) a cover for the bike, it should cover everything down to the level of the bottom of the exhaust pipes, then stop before hitting the ground - or else, make it that way. I used a heavy vinyl cover like this for 36 years until a monster hailstorm shredded it: even in its death it saved the bike, and i have never had ANY sort of rust problems becuase it always lets air dry it out by being free of the ground and ground-effects. Mine stops about 3-4" above the ground.