Heavy Duty Uv Resistant Cover Needed

Discussion in 'Triumph General Discussion' started by Rossco196x, Oct 2, 2023.

  1. Rossco196x

    Rossco196x Member

    May 12, 2019
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    Hi Folks

    I need some advice. Sadly my bikes tend to spend a lot of time outside hence i'm looking for a heavy duty cover that more importantly wont fall apart due to UV damage !

    I seem to get through a lot of covers and would rather by a better one that will last 5 + years for £60- 80 then a ebay cover for £15 every 6 months or so

    RossCo
     
  2. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    Have a look at Ridehide, which are about the best I’ve tried to date. Not sure you’ll get 5 years out of it, though.
     
  3. FezUSA

    FezUSA Member

    Sep 1, 2023
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    No love for the Triumph cover on a Triumph forum?!! I previously had a Honda-brnaded cover for my 2016 NC700X DCT. My bike is outdoors from Easter to Thanksgiving-ish, before hibernating in a neighbours garage for the winter. It will see lots of rain, sun, and usually a little snow (reluctant to put the bike away for the winter, and sometimes a little eager to get her back out!!). That cover was about $100 and I was very happy with it, kept my bike dry without issues, and for the first 5 years no hole or problems, just fading and cosmetic wear. Year 6 some of the tape started to come off some of the seams and a few pin holes started to appear (stupid cats!!).

    I lost the bike to a car attack and have recently replaced it with the TS660. I bought the Triumph cover after checking it out at the store. A bit more expensive at > $100, however it was also heavier, much better lined (nice soft areas on the underside to protect bodywork), stronger/thicker material, very good bottom hem that will hold up to touching the ground, good "breathable" sections to allow air flow, and came with a nice bag that doubles as a pannier bag now!!

    I've only just got it so I can't yet speak to it's longevity but it seems a lot better in every way than the Honda cover which has been relegated to garage cover for my daughters PCX150.
     
  4. Cornelii

    Cornelii Active Member

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    I spent a couple years working away from home, and used this for my bike.
    https://www.feelgooduk.net/collections/bike-shelter-home

    It's a bit more expensive, but so easy to get the bike in and out of, lockable, and as it doesn't touch the bike can't scratch and reduces moisture retention.
     
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