Bike cover recommendations

[dirtydog]

I've been lucky enough to have had a garage for the past 12+ years but we're moving shortly and I'll no longer have a garage to keep the bike.

It's going to be living outside so it's going to need a decent bike cover.

[Talking Heads]

After having two JDC covers fail catastrophically, I've given up.
JDC were recommended as the absolute best available, my experience... they work fine for a few months then the material starts to develop cracks which water gets through.
Money spent on ACF50, Dinitrol etc is a better bet imo.

[zsv650s]

Don't spend loads mine is constantly outside regardless of how much you spend you will be rebuying in 2-3 years I've always found the Oxford covers good never get condensation and no water penetration even after downpours.I've had the Stormex and now a rainex which I personally think is the better cover and is around £40.

[daktulos]

Has anyone tried more structured covers, like this one?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ridehide-Waterproof-Outdoor-Motorcycle-Shelter/dp/B01M6DSEFJ/ref=asc_df_B01M6DSEFJ/

[DarrenSV650S]

I've had two oxford ones and they both fell to pieces after 1 year. They looked like wolverine had been at them. I'm currently using a JDC and it has been on the bike for 2 years and is still going strong. It's a bit faded but no signs of failure yet

[Heorot]

I have a RS Performance cover for 4 years. Has been OK, faded but has a single split that appeared over the winter.

[Talking Heads]

I've had two oxford ones and they both fell to pieces after 1 year. They looked like wolverine had been at them. I'm currently using a JDC and it has been on the bike for 2 years and is still going strong. It's a bit faded but no signs of failure yet

What model of JDC do you have, "Rain", "Ultimate Rain" or "Ultimate Heavy Duty"?
The two I had were the "Ultimate Heavy Duty" top of the range jobs.
Cracks were visible by looking up inside the cover, light shone through.
First one was replaced by JDC, so fair play to them for that, but the second one did exactly the same thing.

[zsv650s]

I've had two oxford ones and they both fell to pieces after 1 year. They looked like wolverine had been at them. I'm currently using a JDC and it has been on the bike for 2 years and is still going strong. It's a bit faded but no signs of failure yet

What model my Stormex lasted 3 years which I consider about max you will get out of covers I've had tonnes of the damn things.

[DarrenSV650S]

What model of JDC do you have, "Rain", "Ultimate Rain" or "Ultimate Heavy Duty"?
The two I had were the "Ultimate Heavy Duty" top of the range jobs.
Cracks were visible by looking up inside the cover, light shone through.
First one was replaced by JDC, so fair play to them for that, but the second one did exactly the same thing.

Just the rain model.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008DGJA5E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

What model my Stormex lasted 3 years which I consider about max you will get out of covers I've had tonnes of the damn things.

Can't remember what model. Just the basic one I think

[Talking Heads]

Just the rain model.

Ta, will maybe give one of those a try this coming winter. :)

[R1ffR4ff]

You probably don't want to go budget but at this price cheaply renewable,

https://tinyurl.com/y6rsr5bh

Just a thought :)

Also if not already,

http://www.acf-50.co.uk/motorcycle.htm

Also you can improve the water resistance of most thing with a Coating of GT85.Usually only £3 for a big can @ Wilkos Supermarkets.I use it on my Boots/Gloves and even my Fabric Motorcycle jacket.I do them outside as although it's not a bad smell it is pervasive and can linger so needs good ventilation for a while.


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[dirtydog]

Cheers for the input guys, £25 for a cover isn't bad and at that price I'd be happy if it only lasted a year or two

[zsv650s]

That's it you can pay over a £100 for some of them still only last couple of years just make sure it has some venting on it.