Bike cover

[lauhs8]

Hi,

 

is there any good bike cover sell somewhere that can keep rain water seeping in thru the cover? It is also prefer not so thick so that it is flexible to be folded to keep in the SuperFour seat compartment?

 

I notice most bike cover still able to let rain water get into the cover ( i mean reasonably wet after rain fall.) Currently my bike cover cost abt $25.

 

 

Thanks

Edited November 29, 2011 by lauhs8

[IvikaRazI]

Have you tried Oxford Product Aquatex Bike Cover? I am using this and when folded, it is compact enough to go under any seat. You can get this from Hodaka Motoworld.

 

http://www.oxprod.com/photo.php?maxx=180&id=1824

[lauhs8]

Have you tried Oxford Product Aquatex Bike Cover? I am using this and when folded, it is compact enough to go under any seat. You can get this from Hodaka Motoworld.

 

http://www.oxprod.com/photo.php?maxx=180&id=1824

 

Thanks. How abt the penetration of rain. Does rain water seep in ?

[lauhs8]

Have you tried Oxford Product Aquatex Bike Cover? I am using this and when folded, it is compact enough to go under any seat. You can get this from Hodaka Motoworld.

 

http://www.oxprod.com/photo.php?maxx=180&id=1824

 

ok found some review.seem pretty good. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Reviews.aspx?ModelID=11896

 

Any other recommendation from others ?

Edited November 29, 2011 by lauhs8

[Sadnewbie]

why not spray some waterproof spray? save money and won't have to worry the cover get stolen also..

[IvikaRazI]

why not spray some waterproof spray? save money and won't have to worry the cover get stolen also..

 

That will work in June (Summer). In December, you muz spray it everyday which will exceed the cost of a new cover. hahahah

[MERCENARY]

Have you tried Oxford Product Aquatex Bike Cover? I am using this and when folded, it is compact enough to go under any seat. You can get this from Hodaka Motoworld.

 

http://www.oxprod.com/photo.php?maxx=180&id=1824[/quote

 

I am currently using this the second piece.

Yes rain protection and its thin.

But the down side after rain and shine.it will becone brittle and tear easily

[lauhs8]

Have you tried Oxford Product Aquatex Bike Cover? I am using this and when folded, it is compact enough to go under any seat. You can get this from Hodaka Motoworld.

 

http://www.oxprod.com/photo.php?maxx=180&id=1824[/quote

 

I am currently using this the second piece.

Yes rain protection and its thin.

But the down side after rain and shine.it will becone brittle and tear easily

 

ohhh, thanks for the tip and may i query how long it last for u ?

 

Hope more will share their experience as i want to get a new piece soon as rain water always get thru.

[MERCENARY]

 

ohhh, thanks for the tip and may i query how long it last for u ?

 

Hope more will share their experience as i want to get a new piece soon as rain water always get thru.

 

Hmmm maybe around 3 to 4 months.It's not cheap though.

I am using a GPR bike cover,no water seepage but its thick.Silver in Colour.Not that expensive and durability is there for sure.Works like a charm for me.

Some time you got to accidentally stretch the bike cover,cause it got caught onto your exhaust,pillion foot pegs or rider gear levers..

[lauhs8]

 

Hmmm maybe around 3 to 4 months.It's not cheap though.

I am using a GPR bike cover,no water seepage but its thick.Silver in Colour.Not that expensive and durability is there for sure.Works like a charm for me.

Some time you got to accidentally stretch the bike cover,cause it got caught onto your exhaust,pillion foot pegs or rider gear levers..

 

May i ask where u got ur GPR cover ? any specific name for it ?

[mechwira]

i'm also using the oxford, but it lasts me a year, not 3 or 4 months. and i park my bike at my workplace with no shelter, so the cover is exposed to hot sun and thunderstorms almost daily.

 

it is the thinnest and most compact cover i've used yet very strong, water and heat resistant. the bike does not get wet underneath, period. and there is a clip underneath to properly secure without the need for clothes pegs.

 

but i agree about the 'brittle' thing. after a year of constant exposure to sun and storm, when the material goes, it goes without warning. you will find yourself casually pulling the cover off the bike and suddenly "RRRRRRIIPPPP" a huge tear appears like its made of paper. this happened to me twice, but both times only after a year of usage. to put it context, i've used cheaper covers bought from generic bikeshops which are either thin and compact but not heat resistant and tears after less than a year, or strong and lasts as long as the oxford but significantly heavier and bulkier. so the $30+ oxford gives me the best of both worlds and i'm on my third piece now, buying a fourth soon.

 

tip: motoworld sells a second oxford cover with camouflage pattern which costs almost twice as much. i tried it once: it is stronger and longer lasting BUT noticeably thicker and heavier, and the grey urban camo pattern turns a disgusting shade of rusty brown after a couple of months under the sun (but i admit this is just a cosmetic issue).

[RageMyDream]

Especially under sun everyday. So no matter which brand, it will degrade over time.

[Hydher]

 

May i ask where u got ur GPR cover ? any specific name for it ?

 

i know chong aik carries. not sure if he's referring to the same one.

[lauhs8]

i'm also using the oxford, but it lasts me a year, not 3 or 4 months. and i park my bike at my workplace with no shelter, so the cover is exposed to hot sun and thunderstorms almost daily.

 

it is the thinnest and most compact cover i've used yet very strong, water and heat resistant. the bike does not get wet underneath, period. and there is a clip underneath to properly secure without the need for clothes pegs.

 

but i agree about the 'brittle' thing. after a year of constant exposure to sun and storm, when the material goes, it goes without warning. you will find yourself casually pulling the cover off the bike and suddenly "RRRRRRIIPPPP" a huge tear appears like its made of paper. this happened to me twice, but both times only after a year of usage. to put it context, i've used cheaper covers bought from generic bikeshops which are either thin and compact but not heat resistant and tears after less than a year, or strong and lasts as long as the oxford but significantly heavier and bulkier. so the $30+ oxford gives me the best of both worlds and i'm on my third piece now, buying a fourth soon.

 

tip: motoworld sells a second oxford cover with camouflage pattern which costs almost twice as much. i tried it once: it is stronger and longer lasting BUT noticeably thicker and heavier, and the grey urban camo pattern turns a disgusting shade of rusty brown after a couple of months under the sun (but i admit this is just a cosmetic issue).

 

Very appreciated for the long introduction on the product. CheerZ

[lauhs8]

Especially under sun everyday. So no matter which brand, it will degrade over time.

 

Ya understand. My priority now is to keep rain water off, as long as the,material last reasonably ok, i'm ok with it.

 

Regards

[lauhs8]

 

i know chong aik carries. not sure if he's referring to the same one.

 

Ok ,Thanks.

[lauhs8]

Any more to "KAI SIAO" ??

[lauhs8]

Another wet bike under cover today ;

[kaiq]

However about the bicycle type plastic cover? Use 2 covers - cheap heat proof motorcycle cover inside, cheap plastic cover bicycle outside. But should be troublesome though.

 

I'm using cheap Motofizz cover for over 1 year. Super dirty, but no burnt marks, no torns. No longer waterproof. I always cover immediately after a ride, but mostly in weekdays park out of the sun. I guess that's why it lasted over 1 year.

[stsoh]

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/332255-TRAX-Motorcycle-Cover

 

any1 use trax cover from chong aik?

want 2 find out how good this is.

same price as okado from lab.

okado, water seep thru, last about 1.5 yr under hot sun n tropical storm b4 degraded n torn a part.

[lauhs8]

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/332255-TRAX-Motorcycle-Cover

 

any1 use trax cover from chong aik?

want 2 find out how good this is.

same price as okado from lab.

okado, water seep thru, last about 1.5 yr under hot sun n tropical storm b4 degraded n torn a part.

 

I think need someone who use b4 to enlighten us although the pic/seller say rain proof .

 

Anyone can help ?? Thanks

[MERCENARY]

 

May i ask where u got ur GPR cover ? any specific name for it ?

 

No the brand name is GPR.I bought from eddie mechanic from one of the motorcycle shop in Alexandra

[MERCENARY]

 

i know chong aik carries. not sure if he's referring to the same one.

 

No idea about chong aik,i didnt bought from them

[MERCENARY]

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/332255-TRAX-Motorcycle-Cover

 

any1 use trax cover from chong aik?

want 2 find out how good this is.

same price as okado from lab.

okado, water seep thru, last about 1.5 yr under hot sun n tropical storm b4 degraded n torn a part.

 

Yup used the OKado before lousier than Oxford

[MERCENARY]

I think need someone who use b4 to enlighten us although the pic/seller say rain proof .

 

Anyone can help ?? Thanks

 

Yup same here,i also need honest riders reviews on it.

The introduction looks good,price mid range too.Can consider