Oxford Aquatex vs Oxford Stormex

[Thingus]

Is the stormex worth the extra 30 quid? I know it's got lock holes and it's 100 degrees extra heat resistant, but is the Aquatex much worse?

If neither of them are worth it, can you reco a better cover?

Cheeeeers!

[mattb200]

not sure on whats better out of those sorry.
I can say that I am just replacing my Stormex as after 4 years its starting to fall apart and the plastic is cracking. However during its use it has been a pretty good cover although it does suffer from 'drawing up water' if the cover touches the ground.

I thought i would try the R&G one that was rated as a Best Buy in last months Ride magazine. Mainly because its cheaper nothing to do with the name! ordered from ebay for 39.99 inc P&P. Will wait and see........

[Thingus]

Another good one for the Stormex. Thanks for the info. I've checked last month's Ride and a few of them looked good, but my bike's being delivered in the next 2 weeks so i need to get on a cover asap :p

Thanks again.

[Dappa D]

i have an oxford rainex (is this the same as the aquatex?!)

and its perfect

[Thingus]

Going by prices alone the rainex is in-between the two.
I think the Aquatex is just basically a piece of material but i wanted to know if it was worth it.

Thanks for your help :D might just save me a bit of money.

[SVDragRacer]

I have the aquatex cover, 25 squids from J and S, works well, keeps out rain, dirt and the such like, you have to wait to put it on tho as its a plasticy material so it would probably melt against a hot exhaust. Clips that goes underneith the bike as well stops it lifting in the wind.

[Thingus]

I have the aquatex cover, 25 squids from J and S, works well, keeps out rain, dirt and the such like, you have to wait to put it on tho as its a plasticy material so it would probably melt against a hot exhaust. Clips that goes underneith the bike as well stops it lifting in the wind.

Great stuff that sounds good.
I just wondered, the specs on the Aquatex say that it's resistant to 150 degrees c, and the Stormex is 250 degrees c, will that difference be enough to put it on straight away or will i need to wait no matter what? (because of the exhaust)

Thanks

[Nobbylad]

I got the Stormex and think it's ace! It's quite thick and has a felt inner to protect the bike from scratches. You can throw it straight on after a ride, has clips underneath to stop it blowing away and as you say, the holes for the chain etc.

Woke up one morning before Christmas and the bike had been pushed/blown over onto it's right hand-side, the R&G crash bungs prevented the fairings getting smashed and there was hardly a scratch on them or the exhaust etc....I reckon the cover helped a great deal, seeing as it's quite tough and has the additional thickness of the felt inside.

[krhall]

I too use a stormex, as previously said it can soak up water etc, but it is a really nice cover and goes straight on after I get off the bike with no issues. I don't want to be having to allow the bike to cool down first.

Was fine with the SV too, even though the full exhaust was touching the sides.

Good cover.

[Thingus]

Thanks guys, think i've made my choice. Much appreiated, the lot of you!

[Magnum]

Thanks guys, think i've made my choice. Much appreiated, the lot of you!


Havn't bought it yet have you?
The R&G superbike cover was given a much better rating in RIDE magazine, and costs less at £40 from ebay.

I'm buying one this week.

[Thingus]

Uhm. ****. lal.

[mattb200]

ok got my R&G cover and fitted it to bike today. Its the one that got the Ride Magazine best buy. thought a few comments would assist others when deciding what cover to get.

Firstly if you have a topbox forget this cover!! Even a sports rack/givi plate (no box) and I doubt you would fit it over. Its a very snug fit. Doesn't quite touch the ground.

The quality? Well will reserve judgement on that for a couple of months and let you know - it just feels as though it will tear at the first opportunity but I could be wrong. My previous cover, the stormex, felt a lot more durable and lasted 4 years.

[zsv650]

best cover ive had was a £9.99 one form aldi best cover ive thrown over my bike.

[Thingus]

:p i'm gonna check out Aldi's range to be honest, seems pretty good for no money.
I bought the Stormex but my bike hasn't been delivered yet, looks good and i got a free disc lock with it, so no complaints. :)

[zsv650]

sounds a good deal dont forget to get some kind of reminder for the disc lock to stop things getting embaressing.;):D

[Thingus]

Yeah i got some sticker that i'll put next to the ignition key maybe :p
Also, is a disc lock a suitable replacement for a padlock and chain or should i use both? Cheers!

[zsv650]

nope i use a chain aswell disc lock wont stop them carrying it off to a van good against the passing chancer though.

[Thingus]

Thanks pal :-)