Full or Half Cover?

[Jim&Teresa]

I have both full and half BRP covers

I have both full and half BRP covers.

I only used the full cover for winter storage. Full cover is large and takes time to put on and take off. I store it in my garage when not in use during the riding season. Way too big to carry with you on a trip IMO.

The half cover fits nicely in the saddlebag cover in the recessed area as we have the netting that holds it in. We always carry the half cover and rain gear on one side (right) on our bike.

The half cover is great and easy to put on and take off. I use it for overnights when the bike is outside during travelling. Also, it works absolutely great if you get caught in a downpour and quickly can put it on. We did this in Keystone, SD when visiting the Black Hills. We put our helmets under it (on the seat) and put the half cover over the bike in about 30 seconds...then ran for cover as the rain started coming down hard! Worked well.

 

[finless]

I have the full cover and never used it yet.

I did not like the half cover as it does not breath and gets the seat hotter than without it covered (think of leaving your dog in a car for instance).

This was my solution and I have been using this for 3 years now.

Bob

 

[Deanna777]

I have both Full and Half Cover

I have/ and use the BRP Full cover( my spyder stays out side all summer long) I like it and it covers my :spyder2: ( I have an 2014RTS-SE6).

Also, I have the BRP half cover, it is easy to store in the Frunk at the bottom ( it gives my helmet some cushion when my spyder is the yard) and it covers the headlights, handle bars, windshield, Seats, part of the back trunk) and it keeps people from sitting on it/ and prying eyes when I am @ work. I secure it with the 2 straps that it comes with ( 1 on each of the floor boards). I like both Full/ half covers that I have. They are both easy to remove( on/off) Deanna

 

[dlby]

Ultraguard
Amazon
Great 7 min on off
Very little space
Gooood quality!!

Then Wal-Mart touring cover for big bike
30 buks

Perfect for day trips

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[Empty Pockets]

The can am factory half cover is what we have for both Spyders. It works well for over the road trips

 

[robmorg]

On the Alaska trip I think I was the only one who didn't cover their Spyder at night. I had to wipe off the dew but that wasn't necessarily a problem since I also got to wash off the bugs and dirt at the same time. I have a full cover, from my 2010, and it is nice but it takes up valuable space so I don't take it with me.

I was thinking the very same thing. I've taken some 2 or 3 day trips, and have found plenty of room on the Spyder to carry everything I need (including rain gear for me, which takes up a bit of room). But I'll be gone for a week when I go to Spyderquest this fall, and have been thinking about how to carry everything I'll need for that trip. I've concluded that a couple of terrycloth rags will be much more efficient than a half-cover for the Spyder (which probably doesn't care all that much if it gets wet at night).

 

[Dan McNally]

I have an inexpensive full cover that I bought on eBay - I only use it on trips when I am parked in motel parking lots. It deters people (and kids) from climbing all over it. It takes all of two minutes to put it on. by myself - in fact, it is easier to do it alone than with help. I put the part over the windshield on, first, pull the front over the frunk, then put it over the back and sides. The front wheels are the last part to get covered, and the first to get uncovered.

 

[ScreaminMeanie]

I got the Nelson-Rigg half cover I ordered, and I think it's going to be perfect for what I need it for.

Pros:
It folds up small enough to fit in one of the sidecase lid recesses (my RT came with the Hopnel cargo nets already installed - handy).
It takes a minute or two, tops, to put it on.
It allows for a lot of air circulation beneath it so I don't anticipate it will become an oven under there.
It was $40 (including shipping).

Cons:
It's not exactly a custom fit. Based on the box and flyers that came in the box, it will fit virtually any Spyder from a GS to an RT. Still, it covers everything I think it needs to cover, and it fits well enough that it was a) clearly made for a Spyder, and b) isn't going to blow off in a windstorm, so I'm not bothered by it.

 

[iSpyder]

Nelson-Rigg half cover

I got the Nelson-Rigg half cover I ordered, and I think it's going to be perfect for what I need it for.

Pros:
It folds up small enough to fit in one of the sidecase lid recesses (my RT came with the Hopnel cargo nets already installed - handy).
It takes a minute or two, tops, to put it on.
It allows for a lot of air circulation beneath it so I don't anticipate it will become an oven under there.
It was $40 (including shipping).

Cons:
It's not exactly a custom fit. Based on the box and flyers that came in the box, it will fit virtually any Spyder from a GS to an RT. Still, it covers everything I think it needs to cover, and it fits well enough that it was a) clearly made for a Spyder, and b) isn't going to blow off in a windstorm, so I'm not bothered by it.

Thanks for this feedback. Just ordered the same one from Amazon a few minutes ago... ($40.99) Free same day shipping so I should have it this afternoon.

 

[easysuper]

Half Cover

We like the half covers as they keep alot of dust and or dew, rain off when we stop for the night. At home they are parked in the heated garage.

 

[wd8ajj]

1/2 cover, whos best

Not to start a war but overall who's cover seems to be the best built? Here in southern New Mexico the sun eats most vinyl in a year or less.
Whos have good luck with what, and would recommend for the long term