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Can anyone recommend a decent cover which will go over a bike and it's top box? Doesn't seem to be a huge amount out there, but any suggestions would be welcome.


Would be happy to look at sheds or other tent-style covers too, but I only have about 115cm of width to play with, which is limiting my options somewhat. The videos of these Stormprotector ones looks like they wouldn't go over a top box either.

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I just bought this mate it's ideal I don't have much space so I had to forget idea of sheds etc this is bang on good quality and for £50 I couldn't knock it



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I have one of these and it covers my triumph explorer with topbox and panniers down to half way up the wheels. But the explorer is a very tall bike and tge boxes aren't small. I only use this when parked at work though. At home is in the garage.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00322DT2O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_4VICyb0MB2SAF

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Oxford do good covers.. two types, one thats like a tent fly sheet.. so very light. they're not 100% waterproof. but they are very breathable.


the second type is like a heavy duty plastic. not breathable.. but completely waterproof. both types have plus and minus points... for instance some people dont like completely water prrof covers as they can act like a sauna of sorts.. water from a wet covered bike cant easily evaporate off.


J&S at lenton or.. possibly cheaper online. if the size is an issue.. then dont leave the top case on 24/7. mine is only used when i need it.


swings and roundabouts.



as for sheds.. Im not a fan of the metal crate type.. but I have been looking at strong/secure wooden sheds. made to order and installed.. http://www.beastsheds.co.uk/beast-sheds


which would be a complete turnaround for me as currently.. and for the past 16 years I have had zero security on my bikes.. relying only on keeping them completely out of the view of prying eyes.


what motorcycles, where....?

 

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JDC do a fairly heavy-duty cover with options for one which will cover a top-box. Worked well for me so far. You can find them on Amazon they should pop up with a quick search.





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I have tried all sorts of covers and now go cheap with this huge one from Ghost bikes;


http://www.ghostbikes.com/products/12283-ghostbikes-motorcycle-cover-extra-large.html


Presently £19, it is not entirely waterproof, but, unlike heavy duty covers, the bike dries out quickly once the rain has stopped. I found with expensive heavy duty fully water proof covers, if you put your bike away wet it stays wet and condensation gets trapped inside. The XL Ghost bikes fits a Versys with a top box and its panniers on. Plus it it easy to get one and off. I have a cheap ratchet strap to wrap around it to keep it in place.

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I have tried all sorts of covers and now go cheap with this huge one from Ghost bikes;


http://www.ghostbikes.com/products/12283-ghostbikes-motorcycle-cover-extra-large.html


Presently £19, it is not entirely waterproof, but, unlike heavy duty covers, the bike dries out quickly once the rain has stopped. I found with expensive heavy duty fully water proof covers, if you put your bike away wet it stays wet and condensation gets trapped inside. The XL Ghost bikes fits a Versys with a top box and its panniers on. Plus it it easy to get one and off. I have a cheap ratchet strap to wrap around it to keep it in place.

 

Looks perfect, will give it a go. :thumb:


Also considering building a bit of a lean-to type structure from cheap fence panels to give it that bit more protection from the elements. Will mean naff-all for security really, but that's what the big chain is for.

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I have tried all sorts of covers and now go cheap with this huge one from Ghost bikes;


http://www.ghostbikes.com/products/12283-ghostbikes-motorcycle-cover-extra-large.html


Presently £19, it is not entirely waterproof, but, unlike heavy duty covers, the bike dries out quickly once the rain has stopped. I found with expensive heavy duty fully water proof covers, if you put your bike away wet it stays wet and condensation gets trapped inside. The XL Ghost bikes fits a Versys with a top box and its panniers on. Plus it it easy to get one and off. I have a cheap ratchet strap to wrap around it to keep it in place.

Cover is working out well so far, and mine has a strap to clip under the bike too.


However, just wondering if you've ever had an issue putting it straight on after a ride? Has a supposedly heat-resistant panel where the exhaust is, but given that it sizzled when I put it on the other night I've left it tucked up on the pillion footrest since!

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This may be a totally daft question but I was thinking of getting a cover but was wondering, if it had been raining overnight, where do you store your wet cover when you are out on the bike? I don't want to hang it up in the garage as I don't want to cause dampness in there. What do you guys with covers do with them? Cheers :D

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...cut< where do you store your wet cover when you are out on the bike?

 

I would hang it somewhere against a wall or fence, if possible.

I happen to have a spindle (I think it is called) for my gardenhose on my shed.

When the cover is wet, I hang it there. It would be better if it was a bit higher, I may replace it later still.

For now, this will do


By the way, I never put the cover over a wet bike.

If you do that, the water on the bike has nowhere to go, so I let the wind blow the bike dry before |I cover it.


This is the cover.

 

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And this is the spindle.

 

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