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Old 27-07-05, 08:05 PM   #1
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Default A waterproof cover that's... actually waterproof?

I've just moved my SV into the garage from under a oxford stormex. Now i'm very careful, i always buckle the bottom, i know not to leave anywhere the water can pool and where i can i keep it off the bike but over the past 24 hours she's got rather wet (went in dry last sunday).

Can anyone recommend anything better?
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Old 27-07-05, 08:14 PM   #2
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Oxford Rainex .


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Old 27-07-05, 08:19 PM   #3
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Oxford Rainex .


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I almost put in the original post "jonboy, i know what you're going to say!"

If you're sure it'll be better that's good enough for me.... You've never had water on your bike after rain like this?
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Old 27-07-05, 09:21 PM   #4
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Nope not a drop. The Rainex really is waterproof whereas the Stormex (for whatever reason) isn't.


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Old 28-07-05, 12:38 AM   #5
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what would u expect from a product called STORMEX?
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Old 28-07-05, 07:39 AM   #6
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Nope not a drop. The Rainex really is waterproof whereas the Stormex (for whatever reason) isn't.


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My only idea is where the fleece lining touches the bike, because it's designed to be put on a hot exhaust it... does something... special. Will order a large rainex now.
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Old 28-07-05, 08:04 AM   #7
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Do remember though that the Rainex isn't designed for a hot can, you need to let it cool for five mins or so.


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Old 28-07-05, 08:17 AM   #8
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Have to say, haven't had a problem with the Stormex cover yet and the bike has been covered for the last few days. When I uncovered Phantom this morning I found a bit of condensation but thats about it.
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Old 28-07-05, 11:06 AM   #9
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M&P have some good discounts on Oxford products at the mo -


http://www.mandp.co.uk/home.aspx?cmd...le&arg=oxford1

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Old 28-07-05, 06:58 PM   #10
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I had me a DDB covers cover. Had if 5 years and it did the job for my Trailway and both my SVs, all of which were left outside in all weathers. You could put it straight on a hot bike and it always kept it dry (apart from any condensation, of course, which is bound to happen if you put a wet bike under a dry cover).

I passed it on when I sold the pointy, and I understand it's still going strong.

cost me £35. I think they've got a website.
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