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Offline dietzzd

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Cover recommendations???
« on: June 22, 2011, 12:02:32 PM »
Hey all, I'm new to the site so first off, let me say hello!
I'm looking for a great weatherproof cover for my 1977 CB550 and in doing a quick search, am already overwhelmed at the options and the crappy options out there. Any advice on brands etc. would be great!
Thanks!
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Offline Accolay

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Re: Cover recommendations???
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2011, 01:06:13 PM »
Welcome aboard!

I've been thinking about getting a cover too for a while, and what I've found is that you'll want something that breathes- lets moisture out so it doesn't condensate on the inside of the cover and cause corrosion.

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Offline Duanob

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Re: Cover recommendations???
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2011, 01:50:29 PM »
I love the one I bought a couple of weeks ago it is a large size and fits a cb550K like a glove. Even with the steeering locked. It's durable has air vents and is pretty water proof. Now for the life of me I can't remember the brand name. I'll post it when I get home. I think I paid about $75 but that's from a local shop so online would be cheaper.

Update: Nelson-Rigg brand. Nice cover. Large size fits a CB550 great.
« Last Edit: June 24, 2011, 08:25:22 PM by Duanob »
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Re: Cover recommendations???
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2011, 01:53:14 PM »
I had a Dowco cover on my Enfield and later my FJ that was still in good shape after 3 years of outdoor storage (I live in a condo without a garage). It was very well ventilated via triangular plastic vents to help prevent condensation. I did find that I had to re-waterproof the fabric after a couple years.

They sell for $60-$70, a very worthwhile expense if you have to store your bike outside like I do.
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Offline mrrch

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Re: Cover recommendations???
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2011, 05:29:40 PM »
I bought one of those cheap covers off ebay for a penny plus shipping($14 bucks in total)I wasn't holding my breath for anything fantastic and figured at worst it would make a good dust cover for winter storage. 2 months later I am remarkably surpried that it has lasted this long without problems using it daily.
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« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2011, 08:30:39 PM »
Update:

Nelson-Rigg Cover: For CB550 buy a large size fits great. Not sure how much bigger a CB750 is physically.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NELSON-RIGG-MOTORCYCLE-COVER-MC-904-BLACK-SIL-X-LARGE-/230630698502?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35b2a92e06

Save yourself $25 by buying online.
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Re: Cover recommendations???
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2011, 03:28:06 PM »
I'm kind of partial to a cheap hardware store blue tarp and binder clips.
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Offline KCbarsos

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Re: Cover recommendations???
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2011, 03:54:26 PM »
Quote from: johnny on June 25, 2011, 03:28:06 PM
I'm kind of partial to a cheap hardware store blue tarp and binder clips.

+1 :D
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Offline WarwickE36

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Re: Cover recommendations???
« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2011, 03:56:17 PM »
Yeah I use a blue tarp and bricks to hold it down haha
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