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Got an Oxford Rainex. Works fine, got vents in it to let some moisture out, though not breathable.
Only problem is that the fit is a bit crummy and shapeless, but it keeps the rain off and it's easy to get on/off.

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Just returned from the manchester bike show this weekend with my 2nd bike cover from Specialised Bike Covers. I originally bought the cover when i had a '93 yamaha srx600(lots of chrome and polished ally), the bike was left out in all weathers and never suffered anything worse than a little condensation on Really cold days(100% waterproof actually means 100%). I now have a '99 curvy and have bought a slightly larger cover to fit that, they are not the most flashy looking thing about but they really keep the weather off, fit well (straps around the wheels to secure it) and they can be padlocked. The website is www.bike-covers.com and could be worth a look!

Have to say that I got one of these covers two years ago and it's been great, my bikes stay out all the time and have been fine with this which is properly water proof, because it's a little big scummy now, I've just bought a new cover, but this time I thought I'd give the Stormex a try after it received a great review in Ride I think it was recently. I'll still keep the old one just in case though!

I'll tell you what, I'll only post this once though! ;)

another vote for these. I've got one and its been awesome.

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Originally Posted by bobit69 (Post 862610)

What would be the best motorcycle cover to get for the winter, I hear there are "fluffy" breathable ones that are meant to be good!

Opinions welcome!

Thanks,

There are many types of breathable fabrics available. The big difference in price between the cheap covers (and tarps) and the good covers is due to the breathable fabrics. Never ever cover a bike with a non-breathable cover. Condensation build-up under the cover can do lots of damage.

I have the max cover from empire its a 3 layer cover made from Tyvek developed by DuPont.

http://motorcycle-covers-review.blogspot.com/

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I bought an Oxford Aquatex because I thought it;s cheapish and I'd only use it when at the girlfriends. Wish I hadn't though, it's not waterproof, definetly wouldn't buy one again. Ride magazine did a review of them not so long ago, they also said the Aquatex wasn't waterproof and recommended a R&G one, like this:

http://www.rg-racing.com/browseType/.../BC0001BK.aspx

Shop around you might be able to get it a bit cheaper.

Nick

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I brought a stormex last sunday its medium size and fits and works a treat, checked the bike daily after rain and not a drop on the bike. Wish i had brought 1 sooner. However only time will tell if waterproof lasts as i read somewere it loses its coating and then leaks a bit.

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I would recommend the Oxford Rainex medium size cover. I have one on the bike whenever im not riding it due to lack of garage and the bike is always dry when i come back to it so its obv waterproof.

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Anyone know of a cover small enough to carry, but large enough to go over bike and topbox ??

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The Rainex is small enough to carry, but doubt the medium wud cover the top box too....suggest a large mayb?

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Originally Posted by metalhead19 (Post 2074978)

I would recommend the Oxford Rainex medium size cover. I have one on the bike whenever im not riding it due to lack of garage and the bike is always dry when i come back to it so its obv waterproof.

yeah i have one of these and they are good

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Both my sv & now the rr have been under a lintek cover for the past few years, have to say its served them both really well,cost around £40 for the medium size.