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[HD Jim]

Live in Wisconsin.  Cover my bike with a couple of sheets.

[Midnight Rider]

Any breathable cover will work, but NOT a rain cover.  There are lots of breathable covers out there, like from Exigent  http://www.exigentbikecovers.com/shop/category.aspx/dust-covers/6/   Their dust cover would work well.  I have their rain cover and LOVE it.  I don't have to cover my bike in winter though.

A king sized flat sheet in a high thread count cotton would also work well...the higher the thread count, the softer and silkier the material is.

The CVO cover that comes with the bike is too damned heavy and a PITA to get on the bike.

[1sharprdkg]

X2    Made my Wednesday morning.....

X Agree. Almost spit sweet tea all over screen.

[ultrarider123]

A king sized flat sheet in a high thread count cotton would also work well...the higher the thread count, the softer and silkier the material is.

X2...works great for garage dust protection.

The CVO cover that comes with the bike is too damned heavy and a PITA to get on the bike.

X2 again.  Bought one of these type HD covers a few years ago (before there was such a thing as the CVO models) and hated it.  Used it once and sold it.  When got this cover with my '12, just kept it in the bag and will either sell it or when Ginger is ready to put out to pasture, will let next owner have it.

Hey Midnight, are you headed to ribfest this year?  Lord willing, this will be our first.  Just wondering out loud....

[grc]

I've been covering mine for six years now with no ill effects, first with a king size bed sheet attached with little bungy cords, then in recent years with the CVO cover.  My garage is unheated and it's used daily as the main ingress/egress point to the house.  Perhaps the humidity hasn't gotten high enough in the past to create a problem; we will see if there's a difference this year with all the really strange weather patterns.  It was 63 here yesterday, the high tomorrow is going to be 18. 

Jerry

[dartman]

Michigan,I Use light a weight breathable cover with a vapor barrier never any condensation, You cant park a bike on bare cement without getting condensation I use rubber mats with a 4x8 sheet of plywood over them, concrete sweats terribly and will transfer moisture to your bike. I would never use a rainproof cvo cover inside.

[Glenncarp]

Michigan,I Use light a weight breathable cover with a vapor barrier never any condensation, You cant park a bike on bare cement without getting condensation I use rubber mats with a 4x8 sheet of plywood over them, concrete sweats terribly and will transfer moisture to your bike. I would never use a rainproof cvo cover inside.

Tampa, FL. What cover? No need here. We ride 365! Alright, 360 we take off 5 days in August when it is 96 in the shade at 5PM 

[Midnight Rider]

X2...works great for garage dust protection.

X2 again.  Bought on of these type HD covers a few years ago (before there was such a thing as the CVO models) and hated it.  Used it once and sold it.  When got this cover with my '12, just kept it in the bag and will either sell it or when Ginger is ready to put out to pasture, will let next owner have it.

Hey Midnight, are you headed to ribfest this year?  Lord willing, this will be our first.  Just wondering out loud....

At this point, I'm not sure.  Finances may dictate that I choose between Ribfest and Maggie Valley this year.  If I have to choose, it'll be Maggie Valley.

Best damn Ribs you'll ever eat, and the company ain't bad either.  

[FLY-DOG]

No.....to original question, just keep it in the garage when not riding it.

[KID ROCK]

i put down 2 plastic mats 8x14
and i use a dust cover.

iv heard people doing the
whole floor in cardboard.

[Ohio phil]

Put it inside, ok I don't think it makes a difference covered or not it will condensate as the out door temp. Gets warmer then the concrete and your harley it's going to sweat !!!

[martys]

I bought some foam flooring squares ( Wal-Mart) and put them down on the whole floor in my garage which is attached to the house.  It stays at around 50 F for most of the winter and I have always just used the original dust cover that came with the bike.  I have never had a problem with dampness on the bike or even in the garage for that matter.  I think the flooring has a good insulating quality to it  

[CityLights]

Michigan,I Use light a weight breathable cover with a vapor barrier never any condensation, You cant park a bike on bare cement without getting condensation I use rubber mats with a 4x8 sheet of plywood over them, concrete sweats terribly and will transfer moisture to your bike. I would never use a rainproof cvo cover inside.

X2 on this . I lay a piece of plastic on th floor , then a 4'X8' piece of of plywood over that ( need the plywood because plastic is very slippery). Then I cover with the breathable CVO cover that came with bike . My garage is attached to house but unheated . Never had a condensation problem . 

[sawyerghost]

I had an issue with condensation last year over the winter.
I keep my bike in an enclosed trailer next to my garage over the winter months.
Had the issue, then put a small dehumidifier inside the trailer set on 60 humidity.
Does not run very much, checked out the bike this morning, clean and dry.

[Pete7539]

I did have condensation problem while using HD cover. To fix it I put a 12 or 13" oscillating fan that I cut the stand down so that it's close to the floor. I leave fan in locked position angled somewhat up and pull bike cover onto top of fan only covering it partially. It's aimed mainly at engine and on low speed with a timer from 5am to 5pm. Haven't found it sweat since.