Bike Cover

[Dizeee]

I am moving house in a week and will need a cover for the bike as it will now be living outside. Does anyone know of a decent cover that will be simple and protect ir. I will be putting it on in pitch black, so the simpler the better.

Ta

[Dizeee]

Is something like this any good - very cheap but if its good so be it!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUZUKI-SV650-S-SPORT-Motor-Bike-Cycle-Cover-L_W0QQitemZ280373983055QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motor cycle_Parts?hash=item414797774f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

[boot]

There was a review of rain covers in Ride Magazine, December 2008. See here http://www.motorcyclenews.com/Ride/Product-Tests/

I recently bought the oxford rainex cover online from RF Linton, however it would appear they had them priced ridiculously low at the time, as the price has increased by over £20 now.

I think with any cover, it's going to be a little faff, especially in the rain and the cold. Currently, mine goes on if the bike is dry and there's a good chance of rain.

Also to consider - where to put it when it comes and you're at work all day, the oxford rainex does not have loops for hanging it up, so I'll be sewing some on before the winter really kicks in.

[Alpinestarhero]

I've been using an oxford stormex for a few years now. Its pretty alright, but my topbox rack has torn the inner lining. Bike is almost always dry underneath, except in cases of strong wind and rain when some is blown up and under the cover.

[chrisc]

I use an oxford RainEx one. doing the job just fine so far

[Dizeee]

Are they a universal fit? How do they usually connect underneath?

[sunshine]

the oxford aquatex is good as well they have a clip under the engine, they also have no way to be stored mine is bright pink (local chavs wont steal my pink cover after my Grey, black and gold ones got stolen) there is also a hole at the front so you can chain your front wheel but I dont bother most the time. get one in large and it should fit.

[Dave20046]

Remember to tell the DVLA/ insurers that you're moving!

[sv-robo]

Use a lintek one meself,had it a few years now cost around £40 & seems to do a good job.

[boot]

Are they a universal fit? How do they usually connect underneath?
The Oxford Rainex attaches with a strap with buckle-clip, there's holes front and rear for chains, and without going looking at it, I'm pretty sure there's pockets for padlocks to be put in, so they don't sit in wet on the ground. It's elasticated around the front and rear. I have the large. A neighbor has the medium on a CCM SM125 and the front doesn't quite cover the front wheel, The large fits the SV650 well.

[cF^]

I've got the R&G bike cover and I can't fault it, fits the bike snugly, has 2 clips to secure underneath, has bits you can put a chain through front and rear and hasn't let any water in. Think it's on the pricier side, paid about £40 iirc.

[Icanopit]

Hi, not sure which but this week Busters or Fastners? were selling bike covers "well branded" with a free lock and chain, this was an on line offer may be worth a search of the 2 sites. Sadly I deleted the link and can't guide you further.
JOHN

[RobH13]

Hi, not sure which but this week Busters or Fastners? were selling bike covers "well branded" with a free lock and chain, this was an on line offer may be worth a search of the 2 sites. Sadly I deleted the link and can't guide you further.
JOHN

Must have been Busters, because i don't get the fastners, but recall seeing the cover. ooked pretty good as well

Rob.

[pmapp]

http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/productInfo.aspx?catRef=902665

[Thingus]

Same as a lot of others, i use an Oxford cover. A word on that belt under the engine, mine burnt apart within a week. On the burning issue (^.^) make sure it's one that you can put straight on, there will be times where you just can't be arsed waiting an hour or whatever for it to cool down. Most of them do 'cus of that reason but that cheapo one doesn't mention it.

[chrisc]

Same as a lot of others, i use an Oxford cover. A word on that belt under the engine, mine burnt apart within a week. On the burning issue (^.^) make sure it's one that you can put straight on, there will be times where you just can't be arsed waiting an hour or whatever for it to cool down. Most of them do 'cus of that reason but that cheapo one doesn't mention it.

Rainex one has heat resistant areas both sides at the rear, make sure you get them right - I managed to accidentally leave a bit of the stuff designed to protect the bodywork against the front of the exhaust and it melted to it. total pita to clean off.

That said, in my usage since I have no idea how I managed to position it so badly.. its really quite difficult to do something so daft :)

[Thingus]

What a strange idea to make it half heat protected, i wouldn't blame yourself for that :p ... i use a stormex tho which is like a sleeping bag so all's good.

[Lucas]

I use an oxford RainEx one. doing the job just fine so far


+1, keeps dust, rain, street rubbish out and bike from icing in winter. easy to put on and take off, folds nicely for storing too. make sure chain through the hole otherwise it will get nicked :rolleyes:

A medium sized will fit a SV nicely :grin:

ten minutes is enough time for bike to cool.

[LK-SV]

I've got one of these (in large) absolutely fine !!

http://www.getgeared.co.uk/HELD_9010_Motorcycle_Cover?sc=29&category=-129#

However, its too large to carry when I travel to work !!

Anyone know of a cheap one that folds up small enough to carry to work ???

[Thingus]

There's a motrax one that's kinda popular and really thin, know a guy who used one on his gixer. There's also one that's just like a rain guard? Saw it in the demon tweeks catalogue, designed to take with you to work or whatever.

[littleperson]

Would this be of any use to you

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=140553

[Daimo]

I got a MotoGP official one.

Its black, simplez, has MotoGP on it but otherwise happy with it so far.

[ophic]

another vote for the R&G superbike cover. Really good quality and a very good fit on a faired SV.