Anyone using Rain/storage covers? Which covers?

[Poasttown]

Looking for some general thoughts concerning the use of rain covers for the Can-Am. When I was on two wheels I stopped carrying a cover because of the space they required plus I often could pull up under the hotel covered porches or registration carports for the night. However, now that I have a Spyder I don’t see this as a practical option.

So who is using a cover when on trips and if so are you using a full or half cover.

Some of my concern is due to all the electronics on the bike. It’s one thing to get caught riding in the rain but letting it sit in a parking lot overnight or for a day or two soaking up rain concerns me.

Thanks
Poasttown
2019 F3L

[Ex-Rocket]

The rain will not hurt it but I always cover my bike with a half cover when staying out overnight

[EdMat]

I use a half cover for travel. More for keeping the little fingers off things than for rain protection most of the time. Great for that early morning dew also. If I am at a location for several days I just roll it up with the normal outside towards the inside and stuff in in the right bag. Last morning I fold it more carefully so it's smaller and fits back in its pouch. It's a Can-Am cover on a RTL.

[MNF3]

I always carry the half cover as well. Doesn’t take up much space.

[Saluda]

Half cover on short trips, full cover on long ones. Garaged at home. I think that covers it. :rolleyes:

[MONK]

I don't have a garage (I know...who the heck buys a $20k+ motorcycle and doesn't have a garage???) for my new RTL but I have a Can Am 1/2 cover on order. I'm not concerned w/rain or snow (we don't get a lot of the nasty white stuff down here) but I figure a little bit of protection can't hurt.

[Haze]

Nelson-Rigg Can-Am RS Spyder Half Cover ...when touring
Spyder Sisters - Can Am Spyder Sun Shade... for daily cover at work

[Gwolf]

I always used a rain cover on the Harley custom built trike when traveling. It was not only to keep the trike fairly dry at night, but also for out of sight and out of mind.

I never put a cover on for long term storage because it is just an invitation for mice and squirrels to move in. Don't have one yet for the Spyder, but plan to get one.

[Yeochips]

I always travel with a half cover. I keep it in the top box lid with a cargo net I bought from Value Accessories. It is dead space inside the top lid. It does not take up much space and a great place to keep it when you need it with out digging around for it in your Frunk orTrailer.

[JayBros]

I use a Nelson-Rigg half cover for overnights on tour and a BRP seat cover if I have to ride in the rain.

[bigbadbrucie]

I used to use the 1/2 cover, but since I put the “Rack” on the rear top box, it doesn’t fit. I don’t use anything anymore when on a trip. When I’m at home, it’s always garaged.

[Pallidus Aranea]

The rain can have a effect on the trike - at least on some of the modules. I had a left side control module fail due to exposure to rain.

I carry a Guardian Cover. Honestly its over-adequate for the job - great rain protection and excellent winter storage cover. Kinda of bulky as a "daily-drag-it-with-you-cover" but I have storage or it can also double as a lumbar support.

[JayBros]

Just out of curiosity, what module did you have fail? I've ridden for hours in some real frog stranglers over almost 65K and other than a turn signal switch that stuck for a bit but cleared up when I worked it repeatedly over a few minutes I've experienced no problems.

[Revalden]

Plastic bread bags over the bar ends/switches with a Velcro zip tie.

[Deanna777]

I use the BRP half cover on trips, and use the BRP full cover at home.

I carry half cover with me, it does not take up much space.

I have a 2014 RTS-SE6.

Deanna

[ozarkryder]

We have an Ultraguard full cover when the RTL isn't in the garage. It fits well and snug, and is pretty much waterproof. When we are camping with the 5th wheel toy hauler the garage is used as an extra room and the ramp is used as a back porch. We have a 10 X 10 canopy with attachable walls we set up as a garage, and the Spyder gets "garaged" under the canopy as it's a lot easier to just pull in under the tent than put on the cover. If the weather is supposed to be really nasty, I have put on the Spyder cover in side the canopy for some extra protection.

[KX5062]

I always use a half cover when touring, rain or shine. I've found Spyders to be such a curiosity, especially to Chinese tourists, that a half cover is almost a must to keep uninvited guests off of it.

[Motorcycledave]

Hi Dave here, I stock and recommend the covers made by BigBike for the CanAM
they look great, protect well and pack well they don't use up much room.
Give me a call 9:00AM to 8:00PM Pacific time (209) 887-3283
I am never undersold
Thanks
Dave



Looking for some general thoughts concerning the use of rain covers for the Can-Am. When I was on two wheels I stopped carrying a cover because of the space they required plus I often could pull up under the hotel covered porches or registration carports for the night. However, now that I have a Spyder I don’t see this as a practical option.

So who is using a cover when on trips and if so are you using a full or half cover.

Some of my concern is due to all the electronics on the bike. It’s one thing to get caught riding in the rain but letting it sit in a parking lot overnight or for a day or two soaking up rain concerns me.

Thanks
Poasttown
2019 F3L

[Poasttown]

Thanks for all the comments. The members relaying their experience is most appreciated. My two wheeled covers just didn’t work for my F3L. I also had a gift certificate I wanted to use so I went with a half cover.

Poasttown

[KX5062]

Hi Dave here, I stock and recommend the covers made by BigBike for the CanAM
they look great, protect well and pack well they don't use up much room.
Give me a call 9:00AM to 8:00PM Pacific time (209) 887-3283
I am never undersold
Thanks
Dave

But, do they make one for the new 2020 RT's?

I'm in the market, because the older full and half covers don't fit well.

[will]

I wish I had read all the way to the bottom as I just ordered the Nelson-Rigg Can-Am RS Spyder Half Cover for touring with my 2020 Spyder RTL. I have the full cover for home, I will have to clear out the garage by next winter and move the snowblower out to make room for the Spyder.

[Allen42]

I finally had a chance to use the UltraGard half cover on my 2019 RTL during the Hot Springs rally, and it rained a bit overnight one night. The next morning, I was very surprised to find a fairly wet seat, and water clinging to the inside of the top of the cover. (So I am pretty sure it wasn't just random rain that somehow blew in). For those of you with the UltraGard half cover, is this normal?

I have this one specifically: https://www.slingmods.com/can-am-spyder-rt-essentials-half-cover-ultragard?vehicle=1

[Knizar]

I have the exact same cover and NEVER had it get wet on the under-side.

Bill

[EdMat]

Allen, I think the reason it happened in Hot Springs was condensation forming under the cover the next morning. I doubt your cover leaked at all. I had a few spots on my seat and a few spots of dampness on the inside of the cover.

[LesGrossman]

I use a full cover, for parking outdoors at home.

https://www.amazon.com/stores/UltraGard/page/F219EC3A-9016-4602-A4B4-F14776B86BB9?ref_=ast_bln&store_ref=bl_ast_dp_brandLogo_sto

[Allen42]

Allen, I think the reason it happened in Hot Springs was condensation forming under the cover the next morning. I doubt your cover leaked at all. I had a few spots on my seat and a few spots of dampness on the inside of the cover.

Thanks, that could be. I would think there was enough airflow under there to prevent that though. I will keep the cover and try a few more rainfalls before I decide to replace it.

[racoon]

I bought a full cover from Car Covers Factory.

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[Allen42]

Allen, I think the reason it happened in Hot Springs was condensation forming under the cover the next morning. I doubt your cover leaked at all. I had a few spots on my seat and a few spots of dampness on the inside of the cover.

You guys are correct. I used the cover again today during a downpour and it did not leak at all!

[Deanna777]

I use a half cover on my current Spyder (2023 F3 Ltd Special Series).

I also carry that with me.

Deanna

[BoatFixx]

SealSkins.

https://sealskincovers.com/collections/can-am-spyder-rt-sea-to-sky-1330-ace/2023