Bike covers

FrankGill · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 18 Jul 2011 Karma :

Can anyone recommend a bike cover, needs to be large enough to go over a Kle 500 with topbox. Thanks.

Scotsman37 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Karma :

Measure the dimensions of the bike and find the appropriate sized cover because a lot of sellers do show dimensions, as shown below!

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/46433

Dave70 · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jan 2012 Karma :

The Oxford stormex is an excellent cover and they come in different sizes. As said above, just check one of them will fit. You'd probably be needing the largest one with having a top box but will still need checking to see if it fits.

Scotsman37 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Karma :

Ok, I've found that Oxford bike covers do also make covers that also incorporate the covering of a top box, as can been via this link!

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/oxford-cv117-aquatex-large-motorcycle-with-top

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/library/product/large/05/051710117.jpg

Ballpien · Trackday Trickster Joined: 13 Aug 2013 Karma :

Not sure on the quality of their Stormex cover, but I'd recommend you stay away from the Aquatex cover. I bought one and it started falling apart at the seams after less than a week.

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Ballpien · Trackday Trickster Joined: 13 Aug 2013 Karma :

Bought a GT Moto myself...lined, bonded seams etc. Other than the cover I'd stayed away from Oxford products...I won't be going anywhere near them again now.

Suntan Sid · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 May 2009 Karma :

Another

for Stormex, had mine a year next week and it's holding up well. Had some "Bobby No Make" covers they rarely lasted 12 months, 6 months max!
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Dave70 · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jan 2012 Karma :

I forgot to mention that you should leave any cover off if it's windy. As it'll turn your bike into a sail and blow it over.

Yaka · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 11 Nov 2013 Karma :

use a stormex + solariser here, also my bike never tipped over in high winds
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FrankGill · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 18 Jul 2011 Karma :

Thanks for your replies, I like the look of that stormtex from oxford.

Matthaus · L Plate Warrior Joined: 05 May 2011 Karma :

I bought the Oxford aquatex last week. Big mistake, it rained two nights ago so I thought I'd check how it held up. Not at all. I wish I could take it back to buy a Stormex.

Why label it aquatex when it doesn't protect against water - soo annoyed.
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Doomsnite · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Nov 2013 Karma :

Im looking for a dark brown one to blend in with my new garden fence. The mrs isnt too keen in seeing a bright silvered covered bike at the end of the new landscaped garden!
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Benno · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2012 Karma :

What size Stormex would be large enough for an FZ6? I currently have an old, cheap Oxford aquatex (feels pretty cheap though lasted very well apart from one hole that I covered with duct tape) that is Medium size and it doesn't quite cover it.
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Wull · Crazy Courier Joined: 10 Apr 2014 Karma :

Oxford stormex

Excellent cover,can't fault it.

Size medium fits my zx9r c model perfectly,very snug making it perfect for when its a tad windy,last thing you want is a cover that's too big making it e perfect sail!
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Drax · Scooby Slapper Joined: 17 Apr 2009 Karma :

Oxford Stormex for me! Thumbs Up

Had the last one for 5 years - absolutely brilliant. (Started to leak a bit now - a bit like Uncle Cederic ) Smile

Just replaced it with a new one - hopefully will last another 5 years,

I find that treating it with Nikwax Tent & Gear Solarproof Spray helps it's water repellancy. (if that's a word)

UrbanRacer · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Jul 2005 Karma :

Oxford Stormex, had it 8 years and its still doing its job.

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Scotsman37 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Karma :

How about a camouflaged version? lol

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OXFORD-AQUATEX-CAMO-RAIN-DUST-WEATHER-RESISTANT-MOTORCYCLE-BIKE-COVER-LARGE-/400584958442?_trksid=p2054897.l5659

https://i.ebayimg.com/t/OXFORD-AQUATEX-CAMO-RAIN-DUST-WEATHER-RESISTANT-MOTORCYCLE-BIKE-COVER-LARGE-/00/s/NTE5WDYwMA==/$(KGrHqN,!hcE7Us5BVm2BPHpqf3jy!~~60_12.JPG

A cheaper Chinese made, I believe, camouflaged bike covers no doubt you can put a good spray textile water proofing on it?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cover-4-KAWASAKI-Z800-Z1000-Z750-Z750S-VERSYS-ER-6n-650R-ER-5-W800-250R-Z250-300-/281115159477

https://i.ebayimg.com/t/Cover-4-KAWASAKI-Z800-Z1000-Z750-Z750S-VERSYS-ER-6n-650R-ER-5-W800-250R-Z250-300-/00/s/MTIwMFgxMjAw/z/aiMAAMXQO21Rp6o0/$T2eC16ZHJGEFFmyVVOwiBRp6o0dCK!~~60_12.JPG