Rain cover for YBR - Recommendations?

hunders · Derestricted Danger Joined: 13 Jan 2013 Karma :

Hello there my friends,

I am after a rain cover for my little YBR to protect it from the elements but I have not got a clue what brands/models are any good and what size I'd need to go with.

Can you help a fellow out and suggest what I should look for?

Cheers!

Kwakki Si · Trackday Trickster Joined: 08 Jan 2012 Karma :

I brought an r&g cover last year but it fell to bits within months so avoid them.... My new cover is awsome, completely waterproof and kept my bike bone dry even after all this snow and rain etc, I got it from a website called micksgarage.com they do a 125cc version which would be spot on for you, cover seems very high quality.
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JiveBunny · Banned Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Karma :

When not in my garage I use this with a tougher one of these.

It doesn't have to be motorcycle specific so long it protects it against the weather.

BigDan1190 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 03 Mar 2010 Karma :

The oxford one I bought was great, heat proof for the exhaust, waterproof, fairly breathable...

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Pigeon · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Sep 2012 Karma :

I bought a couple of different covers for £4.99 from ebay because I didn't think spending £25 on an Oxford cover was worth it.

The cheap covers leaked massively AND managed to not breathe, creating a humid micro-climate all of their own.

So I bought the Oxford cover anyway.

Go for a decent Oxford cover, your bike will thank you.

Magnet · Crazy Courier Joined: 13 Aug 2012 Karma :

I bought a cover from Lidl for about 8 quid and its been great so far.
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Spamalittle · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 Nov 2012 Karma :

Another vote for Oxford.

Had a couple of cheaper ones - not particularly waterproof and neither lasted longer than a few months before holes appeared. Easily ripped too.

Spent some cash on an Oxford rainex and it's brilliant. Nice heavy cover made from thick nylon I think and even some fleecy bits on the inside Thumbs Up

The fit to the bike is a little off but it's covered and dry Very Happy

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hunders · Derestricted Danger Joined: 13 Jan 2013 Karma :

Looks like I will plump for an Oxford I guess. What size would I need for my YBR though? Medium or small?

Cheers.

Spamalittle · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 Nov 2012 Karma :

Mine's a medium and it's a stretch to get both wheels fully covered on the vanvan so reckon it's be about the same on the YBR. Mind you, I think the one I've got is more for sports bikes so my sticky up handlebars and mirrors get in the way! Was the only one suitable in the shop so I went for it. does fit though.

Just ask what size would be best if you're buying from a shop
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ScaredyCat · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 May 2012 Karma :

I got myself an Oxford Stormex from Sports Bike Shop. Good quality cover and keeps my cbf cosy. I went for the medium sized and it fits nicely without having to fight to get it on.

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i2ico · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 19 Jan 2013 Karma :

I literally just bought a great cover from clas ohlson.

Seems really good quality, material strong, has a buckle to attach to bike.

For £14.98 Awesome
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Slacker24seve... · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 May 2010 Karma :

Oxford Rainex. Couldn't be happier with mine.
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_Iain_ · Banned Joined: 01 Feb 2012 Karma :

Oxford rainex.

Mine came with this as part of the deal & it lived under it till i sold it. Cant realy fault it, but it doesnt quite fit over the bandit Mad

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ridingSKC · L Plate Warrior Joined: 26 Mar 2013 Karma :

Hi hunders,

did you manged to get oxford stormex for you bike? i just bought a YBR 125 too, would need to get the same cover, can you please kindly let me know what size did you get for you bike?

emily

fbmbmx · Scooby Slapper Joined: 17 Sep 2010 Karma :

I have a oxford rainex i never use now i have a garage, if you can collect it's your's if not pay postage and you can have it? I'm in Portsmouth and It fits my street triple perfect which is only abit bigger
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Benno · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2012 Karma :

I used the Oxford one through the wonderful summer we had in 2012 on my YBR and it was fine.
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ridingSKC · L Plate Warrior Joined: 26 Mar 2013 Karma :

hi Benno

may i ask what size of the cover you use for your YBR?

ridingSKC · L Plate Warrior Joined: 26 Mar 2013 Karma :

fbmbmx
awwww... thanks, only if you definitely not needing it, will Private message you the details Smile

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ridingSKC · L Plate Warrior Joined: 26 Mar 2013 Karma :

Hi benno

Flatbadger · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Apr 2012 Karma :

My cheap Oxford fell apart so I avoid their stuff now. Why was that cover good enough for them/me? What other crap do they sell?

Chains like candy bracelets, that's what.

I'd rather read about it than have it happen to me so no more Oxford.

I now have a heavy louis.de cover for home and a lighter Maypole cover at work, both are doing well through the winter (present effin tense).
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