Advice Wanted

[Jeffme]

Hello,
I'm looking to replace a cheap motorcycle cover for my '85 Honda 650cs Nighthawk. My not-so-old cover ripped apart today after gusty winds. I want a quality cover, that can take the wind and is waterproof. I am a member of Amazon prime, I have as much as $125 to spend. I understand I will be getting a universal cover.

[Nobby the Bastard]

How much is $125 in real money?
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[Evil Hans]

Impossible to say without knowing which $ we are talking about.
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[stinkwheel]

Old-fashioned cotton canvas is the best stuff for vehicle covers. It's heavy duty, waterproof, not prone to condensation, difficult to blow away, difficult to melt/set fire to on a hot exhaust and breathable.

Downsides are it's heavy, bulky and needs re-proofing occasionally.

I doubt you'll find one on amazon. Usually need a small bespoke company or a local company who make tarps for the back of trucks to make you one up.
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[dave001]

iv never found a cover thats any good nomater how much you pay they all go porus pritty quick then do more harm than good


If got a armadilobox now instead

[WD Forte]

I've been using for JDC covers for the last few years and find them
pretty rugged and UV proof enough not to disintegrate over 1 summer.
One did get a bit faded after two though


AFAIK they're UK based but will post to the colonies

for instance

https://www.ebay.com/itm/231978939109?

you may find them on US Amazon
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[Easy-X]

I currently have the Rainex cover:

https://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/oxford/covers/oxford_rainex_outdoor_cover/

I think it's seen 2 summers (maybe more, I lose track from the lockdowns) and the silver part is now starting to disintegrate.
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[Zen Dog]

[jeffyjeff]

I have an idea! Park your bike in a garage. I know, easier said than done, right? But finding a quality bike cover that can withstand the elements is also easier said than done. In fact, probably easier to find a garage than a stout bike cover. But the expense and scarce availability kills that idea.

Alternately, you can resign yourself to riding a rat bike.
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[WD Forte]

Just checked my Ebay purchases and see I bought my JDC cover 18 months ago for £24 and it's still in VGC considering it's been out in all weathers.
Still water proof, No rips or tears, no fading.
Will have to see how it looks after the summer of course but I might
bung something over it during the sunnier months to slow down the UV rot.

I also noticed I bought a £10 one about six month earlier than that which didn't last long
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[A100man]

[AlanSmith7]

Hey if you want a cheap motorcycle cover then I have the best option for you to try this VB motorcycle cover. A friend of mine used this cover and it was damn good the best part is it's completely within the budget and not so costly. It is the best quality cover that can take the wind and it's waterproof as your demand. So try this one. Although let's find out whether it's a universal cover or not.

[Abaaba]