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BenR |
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BenR World Chat Champion
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Posted: 14:15 - 10 Nov 2018 Post subject: Recommend me a cover? |
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As per title I don't have a garage & recently bought what I deemed to be a mid range cover as it had a strap you can tie up underneath the bike to stop the wind from blowing it off. When going out this morning I got down stairs & found the strap had let go (only velcro) & the cover wrapped around one of the mirrors. How hard is it to make a bike cover that does up properly underneath the bike with proper poppers or a better arrangement? Anyway any of you guys got any recommendations? Ta very muchly. ____________________ Current bikes: suzuki RG125UN wolf. Yamaha MT-07 |
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talkToTheHat World Chat Champion
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Posted: 14:51 - 10 Nov 2018 Post subject: |
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You don't want metal fixings if you like your paint. Better covers use webbing straps and plastic clips. I tried buying a semi-fitted cover from the very special people known as Specialised and once they managed to get the order right I had a fitted cover that was right on a Suzuki marauder, a virago and a bandit and has survived for over 6 years now. Looks like they've withdrawn the dayglo pink they thought was red.
I dont use the cover in high winds though, doesn't protect from impact with ground and it's an utter bastard pickuping up a bike inside a fitted cover. ____________________ Bandit. does. everything. |
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Posted: 17:50 - 10 Nov 2018 Post subject: |
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Not a lot of help but the Lidl cover from a few years ago (2014 I think) was excellent, its always stayed on different bikes with no strapping. Like their gloves I've no idea why they changed the design |
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Suntan Sid World Chat Champion
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Posted: 18:18 - 10 Nov 2018 Post subject: |
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Another vote for Oxford Stormex.
Mine has finally given up the ghost, but it has served me well for 6 years! ____________________ "Everybody needs money, that's why they call it money!" |
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Posted: 18:25 - 10 Nov 2018 Post subject: |
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I'd say the Stormex too. There was a problem with them a while back though where the seam-seal tape would peel - don't know if they've sorted this yet.
I used to sell Held covers at one place I worked, which were popular and looked quite good quality, although I never used one myself. ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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notabikeranym... Formerly known as meef
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Thanks for the suggestions guys. There seems to be a dramatic difference in prices on eBay also what size should I get it's for my wolf which although big for a 125 is smaller than say a bandit. ____________________ Current bikes: suzuki RG125UN wolf. Yamaha MT-07 |
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The day after I order a stormex you all mention them being shite |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 5 years, 124 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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