What waterproof cover do you recommend?

[wilbo83]

Looking to replace my supposedly waterproof Oxford cover. Currently I like the look of the heavy duty Dust Off cover (link below) but just thought I would ask if anyone has any other recommendations?

http://www.dustoffcovers.co.uk/waterproof.htm

[MotorsportTom]

I think it's KDC I have.

Very heavy duty, only replaced it with a like for like as I ripped my previous one snagging it on the bike.

I had my original for about 18 months before ripping it, bike stayed dry ALL the time (before the rip) and the replacement has heat resistant panels for putting a warm bike away.

Comes with vents and a little strap underneath and can be had for £45ish on amazon.

[wilbo83]

MotorsportTom said:

I think it's KDC I have.

Very heavy duty, only replaced it with a like for like as I ripped my previous one snagging it on the bike.

I had my original for about 18 months before ripping it, bike stayed dry ALL the time (before the rip) and the replacement has heat resistant panels for putting a warm bike away.

Comes with vents and a little strap underneath and can be had for £45ish on amazon.

Funnily enough that is my second preference as looks similar quality to the Dust Off one. Only thing I couldn't work out was whether it has any eyelets to run a chain through? Not essential but could be useful (although not sure any of them will get an almax / pragmasis chain through).

[cbmotorsport]

Not cheap, but I have 2 of these. Great quality, heavy fabric.

https://www.dscovers.com/product/alfa-motorcycle-c...

[smack]

A garage. Doesn't get blown off in high winds either

[MotorsportTom]

wilbo83 said:

MotorsportTom said:

I think it's KDC I have.

Very heavy duty, only replaced it with a like for like as I ripped my previous one snagging it on the bike.

I had my original for about 18 months before ripping it, bike stayed dry ALL the time (before the rip) and the replacement has heat resistant panels for putting a warm bike away.

Comes with vents and a little strap underneath and can be had for £45ish on amazon.

Funnily enough that is my second preference as looks similar quality to the Dust Off one. Only thing I couldn't work out was whether it has any eyelets to run a chain through? Not essential but could be useful (although not sure any of them will get an almax / pragmasis chain through).

Yep front and rear eyelets. Unless you have a boat anchor chain you shouldn't have any trouble getting it through the loops.

[xjay1337]

I used to use an Oxford Stormex... worked well for me.

Lucky enough to have a garage now

[Biker 1]

xjay1337 said:

I used to use an Oxford Stormex... worked well for me.

+1
My Stormex is close to 5 years old & has kept bike dry. A bit tatty now, with green stuff growing on it & a distinct odour of animal urine. I'm thinking of changing it after Xmas, so keep us posted on how you get on!

[xjay1337]

TBH my Stormex is sitting in the garage not doing much. Only about 5 months old...!

Someone is welcome to collect if it they want to bring me a pack of Diet coke.

[Tribal Chestnut]

Biker 1 said:

xjay1337 said:

I used to use an Oxford Stormex... worked well for me.

+1
My Stormex is close to 5 years old & has kept bike dry. A bit tatty now, with green stuff growing on it & a distinct odour of animal urine. I'm thinking of changing it after Xmas, so keep us posted on how you get on!

Snap! Mine stinks of cat/rat piss too.

[CAPP0]

Damn, I threw the cover out for mine at the weekend so I can't tell you what it is! Decently heavy-duty though and completely waterproof.

[Biker 1]

Tribal Chestnut said:

Snap! Mine stinks of cat/rat piss too.

What is it with animals & motorcycles? a dog cocked its leg on mine the other day, just after a full service, & in broad daylight!! Pheasants appear to be attracted to Kylie also, but they only seem to go for it when travelling at least 60 mph; removal of feathers/exploded carcass from radiator is becoming tiresome.

[mgv8]

Biker 1 said:

+1
My Stormex is close to 5 years old & has kept bike dry. A bit tatty now, with green stuff growing on it & a distinct odour of animal urine. I'm thinking of changing it after Xmas, so keep us posted on how you get on!

+2

Had two e-bay covers that were good for travling with but only lasted about 6months but the Stromex is still going strong. Also like that you can lock it to the bike.

[Bikesalot]

I use a JDC cover. Waterproof, thick, heavy, anti scratch lining and doesn't flap around in the wind.

[wilbo83]

Bikesalot said:

I use a JDC cover. Waterproof, thick, heavy, anti scratch lining and doesn't flap around in the wind.

Don't suppose you know if it is the Ultimate Rain or the Ultimate Heavy Duty? Only reason I ask is that the JDC website only shows the latter having the soft lining and heatproof panels (image below), however on Amazon both the Ultimate Rain and Ultimate Heavy Duty state they have those. In fact, the only difference I can see on Amazon is the material itself.

From JDC website:


Ultimate Rain:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/JDC-Motorcycle-100-Waterp...

Ultimate HD:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/JDC-Motorcycle-100-Waterp...

[CAPP0]

CAPP0 said:

Damn, I threw the cover out for mine at the weekend so I can't tell you what it is! Decently heavy-duty though and completely waterproof.

Looked it up, it's a Bike-It Premium:

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

[Bikesalot]

wilbo83 said:

Don't suppose you know if it is the Ultimate Rain or the Ultimate Heavy Duty? Only reason I ask is that the JDC website only shows the latter having the soft lining and heatproof panels (image below), however on Amazon both the Ultimate Rain and Ultimate Heavy Duty state they have those. In fact, the only difference I can see on Amazon is the material itself.

From JDC website:


Ultimate Rain:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/JDC-Motorcycle-100-Waterp...

Ultimate HD:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/JDC-Motorcycle-100-Waterp...

Just went back and checked my order - I went for the ultimate HD. It's been outside for six months now, no problems so far.

[CAPP0]

xjay1337 said:

TBH my Stormex is sitting in the garage not doing much. Only about 5 months old...!

Someone is welcome to collect if it they want to bring me a pack of Diet coke.

Where would someone need to come to with a pack of fizzy drinks?

[wilbo83]

Bikesalot said:

Just went back and checked my order - I went for the ultimate HD. It's been outside for six months now, no problems so far.

Thanks for that, appreciated. JDC customer service got back to me and it seems the image on their website is misleading and the only difference is the material.

"Sorry for the confusion, I can confirm that both the Ultimate Rain and Ultimate Heavy Duty covers have the same features: Taped seams, soft lining, heat resistant panels inside.

The main difference is thickness and weight. The Ultimate Rain is about 2kg and the Ultimate Heavy duty 4.5kg and more of an extra heavy duty cover."

[xjay1337]

CAPP0 said:

Where would someone need to come to with a pack of fizzy drinks?

Newbury.

but I am coming to Goodwood on Sunday for the PHSS so can bring it to there if needed...