Additional Guards & Protection
About Additional Guards & Protection
Some protective gear does not belong to any single place on the bike, and this category holds it. The listings here include motorcycle covers, model-specific adventure protection sets, and weather covers shaped for particular phones. Riders shop here to keep a bike clean and dry between rides, to fit a model-specific protection set on an adventure bike or to protect a phone on a handlebar mount.
Choose by job. For a cover, pick the coverage: a half cover protects part of the bike and is quick to fit, while a full-length cover shields the whole machine. Covers are cut for a bike type, and the listings include shapes made for three-wheelers such as the Can-Am Ryker, so match the shape to your machine.
Adventure protection sets are model-specific, and the listings name bikes such as the BMW 1200 GS, G 310 GS and 1000 XR, Yamaha Tracer 900 and Husqvarna Norden; read the listing for what each includes. Phone weather covers are sold for a specific phone, so match the model. Let the exhaust cool completely before putting a cover on, and do not cover a wet bike with a cover that does not breathe, because trapped moisture can encourage rust.
Brands in this category include Puig Hi-Tech Parts, Acerbis, SW-Motech, SP Connect and Works Connection. Pick your bike in the Ride Finder at the top of the page for model-specific sets. For individual guards, see Engine Guards & Highway Bars, Skid Plates, Sliders & Spools and Frame & Crash Protection, all part of Guards & Protection.
FAQs on motorcycle covers and protection sets
Can I put a cover on a motorcycle that was just ridden?
Wait until the exhaust and engine have cooled. A hot pipe can melt or burn a cover, and covering a hot bike traps heat. Check that the cover's material is suited to your bike and read the maker's instructions.
Should I choose a half cover or a full cover?
A half cover covers part of the bike, so it goes on faster and packs smaller. A full-length cover protects more of the bike from dust, sun and rain. The listing states what each covers, and a better fit stays on in wind.
What is an adventure protection system?
It is a model-specific package of protective parts for adventure bikes, listed for machines such as the BMW 1200 GS. Check the listing for what it includes, since the contents differ between bikes and sets.
How do I choose a weather cover for a phone?
Pick the cover made for your exact phone model, because the shape and cutouts differ. The listings here name phones such as the Google Pixel 9 Pro and Samsung S21. Check that it works with your phone mount.
How should I care for a motorcycle cover?
Make sure the bike is dry before covering it. Use a cover that breathes, since moisture trapped under it can cause corrosion. Clean the cover when it is dirty, so grit does not scratch paint when it moves in the wind.
