bad andy said:
Yep. Used to cover mine with a nylon/parachute type cover and noticed fine scratches appearing on the front and rear fenders, windshield and mirrors where the cover pulls tight. I keep it indoors and don't cover it now until winter storage time after a thorough cleaning. Don't put a cover on a dirty/dusty bike! The cover will act as an abrasive sliding over the dirt! There are a lot of polishes out there that will take the fine scratrches out without compromising the clearcoat and chrome. My favorite is 3M brand.
Thanks, but I’ve always been taught that polish is a no-no on chrome. Which 3M brand are you referring to please?
Also, I quickly wipe by bike down after most rides, and I’m especially cognizant of any parts making contact with the cover (including the pipes).
The cover has a heat shield sewn in, so the customer service rep was wondering if that was defective in some way resulting in an abrasive surface.