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What size rain/weather cover for my GS650GL?

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WilliamGLX81

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What size cover should I buy for my bike? Any recommendations on type or style? I had one that lasted about 2 years but eventually rotted in the sun.

Something heat resistant would be nice, and I'm buying some other random things from amazon right now, so recommendations there would be good.

Mostly I'm just looking for what size? - Medium, Large? I have no fairings, but I do have the stock mirrors.
 
I always buy the larger (XXL for my 750) size cover so it covers the tires all the way down to the ground., so in your case a large maybe the size you want. Guardian covers by Dow are the ones I get. To protect the cover from ripping where the mirrors are, put a thick sock over the mirrors.

One other thing, once the cover is on, I usually take some bungee cords and attach them together and then strap it around the mid section of the bike from the front tire to the rear. Helps keep it from flapping in the wind and scuffing the paint job. I also buy a cheapie cover to put over the nice cover to make it last longer. Keep the sun off and such, I usually get 6-7 years off a Guardian cover.
 
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measure it roughly. most covers have approximate sizes on them. use a soft blanket underneath the cover to protect paint work. as said before, a couple of bungee's on the sides to keep it tight and stop it flapping as well
 
Nelson-Rigg cover

Nelson-Rigg cover

I have a Nelson-Rigg Defender 2000 XXL for a 650 gl with a Vetter fairing that fits like a glove, so maybe an XL without the fairing. It's about $65. I've never put it on over hot pipes, but it's kept the bike dry under hard rain and is well made.
 
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