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176 views 5 replies 5 participants last post by  jettawreck  
#1 ·
I have a 2001 GL1800 with dual antennas. I need to get a cover for it, but im concerned about the antenna getting Bend or ripping the cover.
Can someone please share a solution, like what cover or any good idea?
 
#2 ·
Take two tennis balls. Cut a groove in each. Fold the antennas at the fold mechanism and put the tennis balls on the remaining lower vertical arms. I have them on my flag holders (which keeps the cover above the folded antennas), but the concept is the same.
 
#5 ·
Thats what I do and its worked fine for years.
 
#4 ·
Skynz has covers with re-enforcement for the antenna break over points. Never had any issues when I had dual antennas on my 2018 (removed when I upgraded the trunk)

Love my Skynz cover. Packs up smaller than many other covers.

 
#6 ·
I have accumulated a few different covers and half covers. I've even loaned a few out to traveling companions or even when I wasn't along on a trip. By just being careful I haven't had any damage, although I use them rather seldom, only when the bike(s) have to sit outside at night. At home they have a place inside.
The tennis ball or some sort of protective item is probably a good idea to keep the abrasion from wind\etc from eventually wearing thru the fabric if the cover sees much use.