Good all year round bike cover

[professore]

Hi

Looking for opinions on an all year round bike cover. Needs to be able to withstand lots of rain and heavy wind. Sunshine not so much of an issue unfortunately. Also should be able to put it on when the bike is hot as I WILL forget and do it from time to time. My current cover is a bit like Swiss cheese at the minute.

Has anyone any good suggestions?

Thanks

Prof

[Jake]

Mar 19, 2011 4:27:39 GMT -5 professore said:

Hi

Looking for opinions on an all year round bike cover. Needs to be able to withstand lots of rain and heavy wind.....

I used to have one of the green canvas covers, but
they eventually rot.

I replaced it with a ‘Gaunlet’ bike cover made from
heavy duty PVC which I’ve had for years (made
in Italy and no longer available).
It’s lined so the bike wont get scratched. I let the
exhaust cool down a bit before I put it on….

It’s started to look a bit frayed now, so I’m thinking of
replacing it with one of the Motrax covers, if I can find
the right size....

www.twowheel.co.uk/motorcycle-accessories/by-brand-1-2/motrax-1/bike-covers.html

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/58259?r=Froogle

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/58246?r=Froogle

See also:

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_group/_/%2846;product_price;ASC;0-0;all%29

[professore]

Mar 20, 2011 5:47:49 GMT -5 Jake said:

Mar 19, 2011 4:27:39 GMT -5 professore said:

Hi

Looking for opinions on an all year round bike cover. Needs to be able to withstand lots of rain and heavy wind.....

I used to have one of the green canvas covers, but
they eventually rot.

I replaced it with a ‘Gaunlet’ bike cover made from
heavy duty PVC which I’ve had for years (made
in Italy and no longer available).
It’s lined so the bike wont get scratched. I let the
exhaust cool down a bit before I put it on….

It’s started to look a bit frayed now, so I’m thinking of
replacing it with one of the Motrax covers, if I can find
the right size....

www.twowheel.co.uk/motorcycle-accessories/by-brand-1-2/motrax-1/bike-covers.html

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/58259?r=Froogle

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/58246?r=Froogle

See also:

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_group/_/%2846;product_price;ASC;0-0;all%29

Cheers Jake,

Some good suggestions there. In the meantime I invested in some heavy duty duct tape and filled in the holes.

[christophski]

That will give you another 12 month, looking for a cover myself so will let you know if i find a good one, my tarp will do for now.

[cyril]

Hi guys.
Wouldn't claim they are the best, but used one from Lidl for the last year,
switched it over to my project bike and got myself 2 replacements.
They may have all gone , but they may ring around for you if your local one has a decent manager
www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/SID-399CF0BE-B94F556C/lidl_uk/hs.xsl/index_18744.htm
Needs an extra bungee , (and a Knot on the draw strings) when its very windy, and she makes quite a noise as she flaps
cheap tarps don't seem to last a year, and leave bits everywhere as they degrade.

I considered an expensive one, but figured better to just renew once a year than be pissed off once i get it oil soaked and grubby.

Hope this is useful

At under a tenner, i am happy to just get a fresh one each year.
Chris

[professore]

They still have them in Ireland, so might get one. Thanks Cyril.