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CVO Technical => General CVO discussion => Topic started by: JoeVibe on September 12, 2013, 08:57:20 AM

Title: CVO Cover
Post by: JoeVibe on September 12, 2013, 08:57:20 AM: Is the cover that came with my bike suitable for outdoor use, or is it just a dust cover for indoors?

Thanks,

Joe
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: Fired00d on September 12, 2013, 08:58:40 AM: Indoor use only. I also believe it states it shouldn't be washed.

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Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: Buy early on September 12, 2013, 08:59:49 AM: If it is the cloth one, indoors would be best unless you are sure it won't rain. Some even argue it's not a great long term indoor cover. More of an overnight dust cover.
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: JoeVibe on September 12, 2013, 09:06:36 AM: Thanks Guys. I thought that was going to be the answer. I don't need to cover it in my garage. I was wondering about using it on the road. Guess I'll go cover shopping.
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: Fired00d on September 12, 2013, 09:15:42 AM: Quote from: JoeVibe on September 12, 2013, 09:06:36 AM
Thanks Guys. I thought that was going to be the answer. I don't need to cover it in my garage. I was wondering about using it on the road. Guess I'll go cover shopping.
Check out - Exigent Bike Covers (http://www.exigentbikecovers.com/shop/)... they are great waterproof covers, pack light, many of us have them and recommend them. :2vrolijk_21:

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Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: CVO Aqua-Glider on September 12, 2013, 03:42:55 PM: The cover is very heavy duty. I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that it is an outdoor cover. If it was not for outdoor use, why all the extensive ropes to sinch the cover down and keep it from flapping in the wind? Personally I will not use mine indoors as I have a much more light weight and easy to use one.
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: Dobeman2000 on September 12, 2013, 03:59:05 PM: I used mine indoors last winter and it worked great-kept all moisture off the bike.
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: Fired00d on September 12, 2013, 05:43:58 PM: Quote from: CVO Aqua-Glider on September 12, 2013, 03:42:55 PM
The cover is very heavy duty. I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that it is an outdoor cover. If it was not for outdoor use, why all the extensive ropes to sinch the cover down and keep it from flapping in the wind? Personally I will not use mine indoors as I have a much more light weight and easy to use one.
Is the cover you're speaking embroidered with "Custom Vehicle Operations (like the one pictured below)?

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=10242.0;attach=17418;image)

If so that is for indoor use only as has been the case w/all the CVO covers in the past.

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Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: JoeVibe on September 12, 2013, 07:14:19 PM: I asked my original question while I was at work this morning. I'm still trying to work out a way to get to Maggie Valley next week and was wondering about the cover that came with the bike. I hadn't looked at it since I threw it on a shelf the day I brought the bike home. When I saw Fired00d's reply with the picture I went out and found mine also had a tag on it. Turns out, it is an outdoor cover after all. :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: Fired00d on September 12, 2013, 07:23:05 PM: Quote from: JoeVibe on September 12, 2013, 07:14:19 PM
I asked my original question while I was at work this morning. I'm still trying to work out a way to get to Maggie Valley next week and was wondering about the cover that came with the bike. I hadn't looked at it since I threw it on a shelf the day I brought the bike home. When I saw Fired00d's reply with the picture I went out and found mine also had a tag on it. Turns out, it is an outdoor cover after all. :2vrolijk_21:

Hmmmmm.... I sit corrected :D MoCo must have changed the covers... that's the first one that I've seen that has been for outdoor use.

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Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: Kingspoke on September 12, 2013, 08:23:34 PM: Quote from: Fired00d on September 12, 2013, 07:23:05 PM
Hmmmmm.... I sit corrected :D MoCo must have changed the covers... that's the first one that I've seen that has been for outdoor use.

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Maybe they just changed that little sticker. ;) I'm wondering if anyone can compare with a buddy?
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: Tannehill Kid on September 12, 2013, 08:30:39 PM: I have 4 of them and they all are still in the bag they came in.
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: Kingspoke on September 12, 2013, 10:29:02 PM: Quote from: Tannehill Kid on September 12, 2013, 08:30:39 PM
I have 4 of them and they all are still in the bag they came in.

Can you check and see what your 2012 bag says? I tend to use mine when it gets a little chilly at nights during the winter time. Gotta keep her comfy! ;D
(http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p490/fastappy/20130822_180407_zpsf752f75e.jpg) (http://s1152.photobucket.com/user/fastappy/media/20130822_180407_zpsf752f75e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: CVO Aqua-Glider on September 12, 2013, 11:39:06 PM: Quote from: Fired00d on September 12, 2013, 05:43:58 PM
Is the cover you're speaking embroidered with "Custom Vehicle Operations (like the one pictured below)?

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=10242.0;attach=17418;image)

If so that is for indoor use only as has been the case w/all the CVO covers in the past.

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Yes, it is the one with the CVO embroidery on it.
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: CVO Aqua-Glider on September 12, 2013, 11:43:12 PM: Quote from: JoeVibe on September 12, 2013, 07:14:19 PM
I asked my original question while I was at work this morning. I'm still trying to work out a way to get to Maggie Valley next week and was wondering about the cover that came with the bike. I hadn't looked at it since I threw it on a shelf the day I brought the bike home. When I saw Fired00d's reply with the picture I went out and found mine also had a tag on it. Turns out, it is an outdoor cover after all. :2vrolijk_21:

Bingo! Now I remember where I read "outdoor" cover. :) But, even if I hadn't read the tag, I'd known it was for outdoor use just because of how it's made especially all the ropes on it to secure it on the bike.
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: 100HP on September 16, 2013, 12:16:15 PM: Is the Ultra cover different from the Street Glide cover? Mine is cloth, doesn't have any ropes, has a sewn in Elastic band at the bottom and I sure wouldn't use it for outdoor protection in rain or bad moist weather. Like many others I use the I use the Exigent cover. Water proof, much lighter and smaller, easier to pack then the Harley cover.
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: TinSpinner on September 16, 2013, 04:25:18 PM: I'll have to look at mine when I get home. I assumed it was an indoor cover as well and have never opened it. Was planning on buying an Oasis Day Cover or something that packs up smaller than the CVO cover before I head to Maggie Valley.
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: 2k on September 16, 2013, 04:47:07 PM: I have an '09 CUSE.......my cover says indoor use only :nixweiss:
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: TinSpinner on September 16, 2013, 09:14:11 PM: Turned out that mine is an indoor/outdoor cover as well. Never gave it notice until I read this thread, good call Joe!
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: FLHTCUSE7 on September 16, 2013, 10:44:29 PM: Why would anyone use a cover that screams CVO on it? (Come steal me)

I have a black cover made of parachute material. You know its a motor under it and possible a HD but that's it.
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: Fired00d on September 17, 2013, 08:36:24 AM: Quote from: FLHTCUSE7 on September 16, 2013, 10:44:29 PM
Why would anyone use a cover that screams CVO on it? (Come steal me)

I have a black cover made of parachute material. You know its a motor under it and possible a HD but that's it.
Exactly!!! Another reason a lot of us have gone to Exigent covers. :2vrolijk_21:

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Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: TinSpinner on September 17, 2013, 08:40:14 AM: Quote from: FLHTCUSE7 on September 16, 2013, 10:44:29 PM
Why would anyone use a cover that screams CVO on it? (Come steal me)

I have a black cover made of parachute material. You know its a motor under it and possible a HD but that's it.

My thoughts too but as of now it's the only one I have and I'm leaving for MV in a couple of days. I think it will be okay for a CVO get together but not for a dark hotel parking lot with no other bikes around. Will order a generic cover soon for that reason and because the CVO cover is bulky and takes up too much space for other more valuable gear.
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: mark on September 17, 2013, 09:13:26 AM: FYI - instructions say not to wash the cover....if you do, the cover will shed lint forever. I washed the CVO cover from my old SERK and I had to throw it away.
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: TLSSRS on September 24, 2013, 09:58:34 PM: Just got back from the rally in Ruidoso New Mexico & we used the 11 cvo cover every night, sheds water like plastic, worked like a charm & it is huge
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: TinSpinner on September 25, 2013, 08:30:14 AM: Used mine in Maggie Valley last weekend. Worked great but it may be the last time I use it. The darn thing is so huge and bulky and hard to get back in the pack that it will soon be replaced with a more compact version. If you're traveling 2 up and have much luggage there would be nowhere to store it. I was solo so I strapped it on the passenger seat but with a passenger it would require almost an entire saddlebag.
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on September 25, 2013, 09:06:27 AM: Quote from: Tannehill Kid on September 12, 2013, 08:30:39 PM
I have 4 of them and they all are still in the bag they came in.
I have two still in the bag, one for my 12 and one for my 13. Yea, an out door cover but take up way to much room to use for traveling, which is why they are un used.
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: Glenncarp on September 25, 2013, 01:39:21 PM: Quote from: JoeVibe on September 12, 2013, 07:14:19 PM
I asked my original question while I was at work this morning. I'm still trying to work out a way to get to Maggie Valley next week and was wondering about the cover that came with the bike. I hadn't looked at it since I threw it on a shelf the day I brought the bike home. When I saw Fired00d's reply with the picture I went out and found mine also had a tag on it. Turns out, it is an outdoor cover after all. :2vrolijk_21:

I use cloth cover in the garage, specifically if I am having contractors walk in and out of the garage along with the kids. I got this one below for $50 at a dealer as they must not be big sellers.

It works here in FL to keep the sun and rain off the seat when I stop for lunch, etc. It folds up to a small package about the size of a brown paper lunch bag and the cover has the storage pouch sewn into the actual cover. It has holes for antennas and fits over stock windshield.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/oasis-day-cover
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: DaBigNuttedMan on September 29, 2013, 08:06:18 PM: got me goin now I went to the garage and got mine [its still in the bag] never been used either, sticker says 91636-09 motorcycle cover cvo touring it don't say indoor or out door ? I got on Harleys website entered the part # and they say cant find it but doesn't mean it's not out there ha ha ha :2vrolijk_21: the sticker is dated 3-31-11 and my scoots a 11 fltruse anyone know what the intended purpose of this one is I don't want to unpack it completely, feels kinda like canvas or duck cloth. thanks Randy
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: dahsen on September 29, 2013, 08:19:51 PM: 93100030 OUTDOOR CVR, W/CVO LOGO, SFTL (07/22/13)

I got this one with my 2014 Breakout... This one is specific for Softails. Since it's different from yours, maybe some are for outdoor and other for indoor use depending on the bike ???

... My 2 cents...

dah
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: DaBigNuttedMan on September 29, 2013, 08:28:20 PM: Quote from: dahsen on September 29, 2013, 08:19:51 PM
93100030 OUTDOOR CVR, W/CVO LOGO, SFTL (07/22/13)

I got this one with my 2014 Breakout... This one is specific for Softails. Since it's different from yours, maybe some are for outdoor and other for indoor use depending on the bike ???

... My 2 cents...

dah
thanks I guess they want me to keep it inside, so I cant hurt my cam berings or oil pump or inner primary bering cause the cranks prolly no good Ha Ha :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: CVO Cover
Post by: TinSpinner on September 30, 2013, 09:07:04 AM: It appears the last 2 digits of the part number indicate that it is a CVO embroidered cover. My part number didn't come upon the HD website either but mine is the same cover as P/N 93100025 with the exception of the embroidery. By the way, it leaks through the stitching on the logo part, nice look but not well thought out.