Oxford stormex? - SV650.org

07-12-08, 08:00 PM

Has anyone used this cover, is it the best on the market?

What size would be needed for an SV?

fizzwheel · 07-12-08, 08:14 PM

Yep we've got one. Its very good. However the inside of it if it touches the tarmac can soak up water like a sponge. But otherwise I cant fault it. Always seems to score well in the Ride tests to.

I think ours is a medium, and it fits over my GSXR and Liz's Duke no problem as well as the SV.

HTH

07-12-08, 08:17 PM

I think so. I've got the Stormex, the heavy black one, medium, on my curvy. It's awesome.

* it's waterproof, and not PVC-coated, so it doesn't crack in cold weather
* the elastic is tight enough that very strong winds don't blow it off
* the cotton inside does leave little fuzzies on every sharp edge of the bike, such as indicators and pillion pegs
* in heavy rain, water can collect at the front and rear wheels where the elastic pulls the cover to the wheels, so you need to be careful taking the cover off so that you let out any water here first, or you'll dump it all over the bike as you remove the cover

07-12-08, 08:24 PM

Me too great cover

- Medium fits perfect!

Nobbylad · 08-12-08, 12:04 PM

+1, the medium fits perfectly over the SV and is soft enough inside not to scratch the bike and tough enough outside to keep the weather off.

Never used the clip to keep it on the bike yet, even in heavy winds.

08-12-08, 12:42 PM

It also has a clip thats fastens under the bike to stop it blowing away. It also has two slits at the back so that you cant fit your chain through it as well as through the wheel.

08-12-08, 12:44 PM

Also have one. Also think its a very good cover. The only thing I didn't like was the reflective flaps front and back. I'm trying to hide my bike not make it stand out.

Viney · 08-12-08, 12:45 PM

Whats been said isnt wrong. My cover is abotu 5 years old now and is still good. However, the water soaking up thing is becoming a pain, but its better than it being out in the open without a cover.

08-12-08, 01:05 PM

Dec 08 Ride Mag has a big article on bike covers. Their best buy is the R&G Superbike cover at £39.99 with a 21/21 rating. The Oxford Stormex gets a 12/21 and is significantly more expensive at £64.99 according to the mag.

Trace

08-12-08, 01:13 PM

I got mine for free as my neighbour at the time was moving into a house with garage.

07-12-08, 08:00 PM	#1
Magnum Guest Posts: n/a	Oxford stormex? Has anyone used this cover, is it the best on the market? What size would be needed for an SV?

07-12-08, 08:14 PM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Oxford stormex? Yep we've got one. Its very good. However the inside of it if it touches the tarmac can soak up water like a sponge. But otherwise I cant fault it. Always seems to score well in the Ride tests to. I think ours is a medium, and it fits over my GSXR and Liz's Duke no problem as well as the SV. HTH __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

07-12-08, 08:17 PM	#3
ridelikeaturtle Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oxford stormex? I think so. I've got the Stormex, the heavy black one, medium, on my curvy. It's awesome. * it's waterproof, and not PVC-coated, so it doesn't crack in cold weather * the elastic is tight enough that very strong winds don't blow it off * the cotton inside does leave little fuzzies on every sharp edge of the bike, such as indicators and pillion pegs * in heavy rain, water can collect at the front and rear wheels where the elastic pulls the cover to the wheels, so you need to be careful taking the cover off so that you let out any water here first, or you'll dump it all over the bike as you remove the cover

07-12-08, 08:24 PM	#4
jumjum_0214 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oxford stormex? Me too great cover - Medium fits perfect!

08-12-08, 12:04 PM	#5
Nobbylad Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Lancs Posts: 4,055	Re: Oxford stormex? +1, the medium fits perfectly over the SV and is soft enough inside not to scratch the bike and tough enough outside to keep the weather off. Never used the clip to keep it on the bike yet, even in heavy winds.

08-12-08, 12:42 PM	#6
AndyL Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oxford stormex? It also has a clip thats fastens under the bike to stop it blowing away. It also has two slits at the back so that you cant fit your chain through it as well as through the wheel.

08-12-08, 12:44 PM	#7
Stig Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oxford stormex? Also have one. Also think its a very good cover. The only thing I didn't like was the reflective flaps front and back. I'm trying to hide my bike not make it stand out.

08-12-08, 12:45 PM	#8
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: Oxford stormex? Whats been said isnt wrong. My cover is abotu 5 years old now and is still good. However, the water soaking up thing is becoming a pain, but its better than it being out in the open without a cover.

08-12-08, 01:05 PM	#9
Ace-T Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oxford stormex? Dec 08 Ride Mag has a big article on bike covers. Their best buy is the R&G Superbike cover at £39.99 with a 21/21 rating. The Oxford Stormex gets a 12/21 and is significantly more expensive at £64.99 according to the mag. Trace

08-12-08, 01:13 PM	#10
Stig Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oxford stormex? I got mine for free as my neighbour at the time was moving into a house with garage.

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