Weather protection

[CVSensei]

Might seem like the stupidest question you've heard in a while but i need to clarify whether leaving a bike outside without a cover is OK. I've been riding a 125 for a year which I covered religiously every time I got off it regardless of weather or time of year.

About to get myself a brand spanking new Yamaha and wondering whether I was over zealous.. Am I likely to get rust (or any other) problems by leaving it out without a cover or is it really no problem (bikes are designed to be ridden in all weathers after all). I figured it might actually save me some time on cleaning!

A garage is not an option unfortunately.
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2014 Yamaha MT-07 ABS Deep Armour
'If all else fails, read the instructions.' - Grandpa
'Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.' - Arthur C. Clarke

[finchy95]

It's probably not essential but if you're used to using the cover why not? It's just a waste of money else ain't it?
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2005 suzuki van van - Sold. -> 2015 honda cbr 125 r - current bike.
Now's not the time for fear. That comes later.

[CVSensei]

I only owned a cover for my 125, I'm talking about my new MT-07 My point being I don't know whether its worth buying a 100 quid cover from Yamaha. I got the last one complimentary with purchase.
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2014 Yamaha MT-07 ABS Deep Armour
'If all else fails, read the instructions.' - Grandpa
'Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.' - Arthur C. Clarke

[finchy95]

Hmm. Then is suppose it's up to you. I haven't covered my CBR, only had it a month but I haven't noticed any rust or whatever. £100 is fucking steep though. Wouldn't a cheapo Oxford one do?
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2005 suzuki van van - Sold. -> 2015 honda cbr 125 r - current bike.
Now's not the time for fear. That comes later.

[CVSensei]

Haha yeah init just! Well I was hoping for some info on longterm storage.. Don't think anything would rust in a month to be honest Mmm yeah maybe, I don't want to settle for something that isn't the right fit though, would much rather invest in the real deal if its worth it.
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2014 Yamaha MT-07 ABS Deep Armour
'If all else fails, read the instructions.' - Grandpa
'Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.' - Arthur C. Clarke

[CVSensei]

Hang on just found an R+G cover designed for my bike at over half the price.. Sold!
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2014 Yamaha MT-07 ABS Deep Armour
'If all else fails, read the instructions.' - Grandpa
'Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.' - Arthur C. Clarke

[finchy95]

Fantastic and nah I'm aware the frame is hardly gonna fall apart after a month in the wet, but just make sure to let the bike cool down before covering as it's very bad juju apparently.
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2005 suzuki van van - Sold. -> 2015 honda cbr 125 r - current bike.
Now's not the time for fear. That comes later.

[Llama-Farmer]

A cover doesn't just protect it from the elements, it protects it from the prying eyes of unsavoury characters.

It's a security device as well as a weather shelter.
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Current Bike: 1999 Honda CB600 FX Hornet
Next Bike: I want a CBR-RR. And I want an F800 GS-A. And a VFR 800. Can I have all 3?
Dream Bikes: Honda VFR750R RC30, Honda NSR500, Ducati 996 R

[CVSensei]

[CVSensei]

[finchy95]

Supposedly it makes the water on the bike condense due to the heat of the engine and exhaust and basically steams it. So it gets in all the places it wouldn't normally. And yeah if I was gonna nick something I'd probably go for something covered as it's more likely to be expensive and fast :/
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2005 suzuki van van - Sold. -> 2015 honda cbr 125 r - current bike.
Now's not the time for fear. That comes later.

[notbike]