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Bike Covers

Post by EasyRider »

So i'm looking for a bike cover for Artie. I want one that i can leave the boxes on with.
After a bit of googling i found a couple from the same website.
One is for outside and the other is for indoors.
I'm not sure about the indoors one as to me its a bit tight on the bike.
The outside one looks a good fit and not to tight over the bike.
Which one would you go for if you were to buy one.

Here is the spec for both covers

Indoors.

Price 91.24 euros including postage

The FLEXX Topcase motorcycle tarpaulin is specially made for motorcycles with a top case, is suitable for indoor use and reliably protects your motorcycle from dust and dirt. It is therefore ideal for keeping your motorcycle clean in winter storage. Made from scuba knit material with 95% polyester and 5% lycra, the tarpaulin has a so-called stretch fit, which means it fits around your motorcycle like a soft sock. The indoor cover has a strong elastic hem and is water-repellent and breathable. It is also paint-friendly and antistatic (dust-repellent) and comes in a practical storage bag. The tarpaulin weighs approx. 1.5 kg and is machine washable at 30°C, but must not be ironed.

The tarpaulin is available in sizes XL and XXL.

Size XL: for motorcycle lengths up to 2.40m
Size XXL: for motorcycle lengths up to 2.65m (especially suitable for K1600GTL, K1600B, R18 and all motorcycles with high windshields)

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Outside.

Price 124.86 Euros including postage

- High-quality cover for motorcycles with top case and side cases
- Maximum protection against rain, dust, frost and UV
- Air vents to avoid condensation
- Lock rings to prevent theft (lock is not included!)
- Soft cotton lining protects against scratches
- Heat-resistant lining (up to 300 °C) at exhaust positions
- All around elastic hem for perfect enclosure
- Adjustable strap with snap closure holds cover in place
- Double-stitched seams for long lifetime
- 100% water- and dustproof
- Material: 300D Polyester
- Comes in handy storage bag

Length 246cm, Width 104cm, Height 127cm, Weight 2.9 kg (XL)
Length 264cm, Width 105cm, Height 130cm, Weight 3.0 kg (XXL - primarily for K1600GTL and K1600B!)

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Post by Glenn »

The XL size Oxford Dormex will fit for indoors, I have a Shad SH59X box on my bike and the cover fits fine
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Post by Capt Sisko »

As my bike lives in the garage I don't need a waterproof cover, just a dust cover, and even then not a complicate one. My cheap & east solution, a old bottom sheet of the bed, you know the ones with the elasticated corners. Does the job perfectly.

The only problem I have is the cat. He's has always loved curing up on the big cats saddle, but now sees this as a tent, den or whatever. You're sitting there thinking, I haven't seen the cat for a bit, where is he? You wander into the garage, call out, you in here, and the bike cover starts purring!
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Post by EasyRider »

Well i've had these 2 kawasaki bike covers for years. Only paid i think it was £19.99 each in a sale.
They are large in size and i use them to cover my Kawasaki ZX-9R and my Gen2 Hayabusa.
This morning i thought i would try one on the RT, thinking that it would not fit over the luggage.
Well knock me over with a feather, it fits and its a good fit to, even over the luggage.
It must be the size to fit the Kawasaki GTR1400.


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Post by tewatson »

Nelson-Rigg Defender Extreme cover, size XXL. Fits my RT with panniers and OEM top case perfectly.

Tom
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