Half cover for ST1100?

[rwthomas1]

Picked up a used Corbin, and the bike has fresh paint on it. So I'm considering a half cover for when it's parked at work, keep the elements off it. There's quite a few options, but does anyone have input on what size/brand fits? Or am I the test case here?

Thanks, RT

 

[ChriSTian_64]

I'm just curious. Wich half do you want to protect... Left or Right ?

 

[Larry Fine]

I'm just curious. Wich half do you want to protect... Left or Right ?

I'm thinking the front half.

 

[Al st1100]

I an Oxford 1/2 cover (large) packs small and works with a fairing but not a rear case. The xlarge might work with a rear box https://www.cyclegear.com/accessories/oxford-umbratex-cover

 

[rwthomas1]

I an Oxford 1/2 cover (large) packs small and works with a fairing but not a rear case. The xlarge might work with a rear box https://www.cyclegear.com/accessories/oxford-umbratex-cover

Thanks, no top case, just the factory side cases.

RT

 

[jfheath]

The Oxford XL full cover fits the ST1300 nicely, Top box and panniers. Packs small. But may need to lift it to keep it off the exhaust.
I know you asked about the 1100 - just an indication. I will post a photo later. This is an Oxford Aquatec X Large. Top Box and Pannier fitted, screen down, but plenty of room for it to go up to 1100 screen height.

 

[ChriSTian_64]

Dowco has one model. Dowco Guardian Traveler.

You'll need a X-Large for the ST1100 or ST1300.
Without top case, you should be good to cover entirely the side cases.

 

[DeanR]

My Nelson Rigg UV2000 XL fits great for work or trips.

 

[rwthomas1]

Already have a full cover, the bike lives outside. This is to keep the sun, rain and seagull ***** off the paint and seat.

RT

 

[naedlaen]

I used a Nelson-Rigg half cover for about 4 years and it covered my VF750S with Honda sport fairing and Krauser bags. I used it at work mostly, five days a week, about 6 months of the year for 8 to 9 hours a day. They do weather and as I remember it was starting to tear due to that at the end that time. It kept the rain and sun off and was easy to deploy and stayed on well in the wind. It covered the fairing, tank, seat, passenger low backrest and the top half of the side cases. If I ever rehab the cycle, I will buy another.

While not used on an ST, I wanted to give you my experience with the Nelson-Rigg.

 

[Moto-Charlie]

As mentioned above I also have the Nelson-Rigg covers for my ST1100 and ST1300 (keep them in the side cases). They fold up small, go on easy and cover down to approx the bottom of the side cases. They do wear out after constant use over several years but they're a good deal for what you get.

 

[Scout70]

BMW motorcycles sells half covers in several sizes. What’s nice is that the BMW cover folds into itself to the size of a small loaf of bread. It’s supple, waterproof and can be easily crammed into a saddle bag. It extends farther down than the one pictured. Sells for around $40.00. Get it at local BMW motorcycle shop.

 

[schlep1967]

Nelson Riggs also. If you buy the red one it will fade quickly. Some see this as a bad thing. I see it as, everybody looks at that "old faded cover" and assumes there is an old faded bike under it. No reason to have a look to decide if they want to steal it.

 

[drbuzzard]

i have a couple of half covers, wingstuff brand that i bought for my goldwings ( i had a 1200 as well as my 1500 wing at the time )that i still use on my ST's. they are not form fitting but after applying a few coatings of camp dry they are waterproof

 

[STRider]

It's been a while since I've seen my friends on the east coast that owned these covers, but they swore by them and I recall they were high quality material, construction and design. And in 2021 dollars they're not inexpensive, from just below to above $200 for a cover to fit an ST1100 intended for outdoor use. What I liked about them was they formed a taut cover over the bike and touched it in only a few places.

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[jabbott]

Nelson Rigg seems to still have a $25 sale on their "Centennial Suffragist Ride" half cover.

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