This bra has been used, but not often. I use a bra on my 1800 when I anticipate dusty/gravel roads: as in going to Alaska or middle America, or north to the Arctic Ocean. For certain it has saved me thousands of dollars in plastic replacements. When I use it, I vacume it well first, then I use carpet tape to close the edges up and keep dust out. Not the prettiest, but it sure does the job. (FYI: I also cover my front fender, a strip 4 inches wide, with carpet tape or duct tape, for those adventures.)