Heat shields

[mcarp]

I'm a new Bonnevile rider. Yesterday I melted a hole in my bike cover by touching it to my exhaust header. Is there some sort of heat shield that people put on their bikes to prevent this? If this is a stupid question, please have patience.
2013 Bonneville basic...

 

[The Seeker]

Nope. Header & exhaust tube get hot. Don't cover the bike until it's had time to cool.

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[Rocky]

Nope. Header & exhaust tube get hot. Don't cover the bike until it's had time to cool.

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That would be my advice too. The exhaust pipes cool off fairly quickly so give it a little time before you cover the bike.
I don't know of any, but an internet search might find a bike cover with heat resistant shields built in.

 

[avion]

Yeah never cover even a warm bike. Also get a cover with vents near the top, it allows moist air to move away.

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[DaveM]

I also wait for the bike to cool down before covering it

 

[mcarp]

I also wait for the bike to cool down before covering it

thanks to all who answered. this actually makes sense. I was being careless...oh well.

 

[CarlS]

Guardian makes a cover with a heat shield. Even so, I wait for the pipes to cool before I put it on.

 

[Boerboel313]

Another option would be to find a cover with a Teflon fabric lining. Just my 0.02.

 

[mcarp]

Thanks to all....I just need to be slightly patient...

I'm a new Bonnevile rider. Yesterday I melted a hole in my bike cover by touching it to my exhaust header. Is there some sort of heat shield that people put on their bikes to prevent this? If this is a stupid question, please have patience.
2013 Bonneville basic...

 

[Kawartha]

I park my Bonnie in a garage but still can't stop myself from putting its Kimpex cover over it too. I usually leave it cooling for about 30 minutes before adding the cover and sometimes test the heat the headers are giving off with a very quick touch with the palm of my hand (not recommended).