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redfox1

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Waterproof covers
« on: 26 October 2015, 06:52:22 am »
Hi everybody! Have I just been unlucky,or do decent and long-lived rain covers not exist! I have bought both the Oxford Aquatex,and then after that failed,the more substantial Rainex,but this too has decided let in moisture after a measily 6 months. Do I take the plunge (no pun intended!),or is there something out there which is more effective? -Cheers!
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Re: Waterproof covers
« Reply #1 on: 26 October 2015, 10:20:24 am »
Not a helpful reply sorry but do you find your cover scuffs your paint in strong winds? Mine is waterproof for now but it's rubbing the (already stuffed and thin) paint through a bit. It's lined but I guess not enough.
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Re: Waterproof covers
« Reply #2 on: 26 October 2015, 02:46:51 pm »
IMO the problem is the water makes puddles in the cover and it gives up soon or later.

I am not an expert but DIY solution using piece of waterproof PU nailon to improve the top of your exiting cover maybe?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Waterproof-4oz-NYLON-Fabric-Material-PU-Coated-BOTTLE-GREEN-/400528108600?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368


Motorbike folding cover with some kind of internal support may be the solution?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motor-Bike-Folding-Waterproof-Cover-Storage-Shed-Outdoor-Tent-Port-270x155x105cm-/221887568489?var=&hash=item33a9879a69:m:mFMyncuLMGQjlFOh4bD0GgA
 
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Re: Waterproof covers
« Reply #3 on: 26 October 2015, 03:04:53 pm »
I've used plastic sheets before on one bike and I'll never do it again! One windy night is all it took to take the paint off in a couple of areas.
I ended up putting the sheet over and using bungees around the wing mirrors, and another around the tail piece to stop it rubbing on the paint.
I've got a chap who lives down the road from me who has a kind of bike 'tent' on his drive with a metal frame, padlocks and all sorts of security. It looks sturdy. and he's had it a good few years. Might be worth looking into as an alternative to covers.
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Re: Waterproof covers
« Reply #4 on: 28 October 2015, 07:02:05 am »
Quote from: Nebuchernezzer on 26 October 2015, 10:20:24 am
Not a helpful reply sorry but do you find your cover scuffs your paint in strong winds? Mine is waterproof for now but it's rubbing the (already stuffed and thin) paint through a bit. It's lined but I guess not enough.
-No,I don't have a problem with scuffing-just mildew on the inside lining!
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Re: Waterproof covers
« Reply #5 on: 28 October 2015, 03:54:08 pm »
Anyone any experience of JDC covers? I'm also building up to a waterpoof cover purchase, are the oxford products really that bad?
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