I feel for you. When I had 2 bikes, (I was selling one and shed was needed for something else), I got one of these covers with a frame that folds up to get bike out. I got a cheap pair of concrete lintols to bolt the thing to the deck, and there are side vents that let the damp get out. It worked out very well. I think it would work better than the oxford cover. The cover is sat in the small shed now, wrapped up, as current bike in the larger shed. 🙂 I live by the coast, 10 meters away, quick spray with fresh water, especially in the winter. Oh and such a lovely motorcycle, in the go cooler blue.
Good tip with the blanket. I use towels over engines when I have covers off all the time. In other news, I've been using a 5+ mil tarp from Hobo (Harbor) Freight on my mower for over a year with no problems. I use one now on my 02 Busa and it's working phenom as well for it. Even as we've gotten into a more proper cold season with a little bit of frozen precip here and there. What I'm gonna try next is waterproofing a sheet with silicone like the fella did on the Nighthawkinlight YT channel.
bike tents are quite good if you don’t have a shed or garage. I used one in Switzerland when we lived there, very useful and better than a simple cover.
On the disc point, I remember when Italian bikes used iron discs which went red rusty in 24 hours stood, which as you mentioned disappeared as soon as it was used 😊
@@kevindarkstar I think that some of the materials used in manufacturing now are not as good so it's going back to those sort of times especially on budget vehicles .
I've had 2 Oxford covers, they're good but beware when using the clip underneath the exhaust that the exhaust will burn the strap. So I use a bungee cord to wrap around the middle. You can thank me later 😅
@@ProfileP246 it hammered gold hamerit. It's £11.50 off eBay for 250ml, it's quick drying and 8 year guarantee, I did it as I didn't want to have to strip the wheels and pay loads to get them painted. The grey colour was looking old and tired, I really cleaned them well and wiped them off with white spirit, I used a soft brush and love the way they look, I find the gold they use on most bikes is too yellow.
@@ProfileP246 it works really well I would advise two coats but give it a couple of days between each to allow it to harden off, I have a video of the result on my channel
I feel for you. When I had 2 bikes, (I was selling one and shed was needed for something else), I got one of these covers with a frame that folds up to get bike out. I got a cheap pair of concrete lintols to bolt the thing to the deck, and there are side vents that let the damp get out. It worked out very well. I think it would work better than the oxford cover.
The cover is sat in the small shed now, wrapped up, as current bike in the larger shed. 🙂
I live by the coast, 10 meters away, quick spray with fresh water, especially in the winter.
Oh and such a lovely motorcycle, in the go cooler blue.
Can you send me the name of the cover ? Wind and salt water not a great combination
Good tip with the blanket. I use towels over engines when I have covers off all the time. In other news, I've been using a 5+ mil tarp from Hobo (Harbor) Freight on my mower for over a year with no problems. I use one now on my 02 Busa and it's working phenom as well for it. Even as we've gotten into a more proper cold season with a little bit of frozen precip here and there. What I'm gonna try next is waterproofing a sheet with silicone like the fella did on the Nighthawkinlight YT channel.
@@joshuaanothereraseddad sounds good 👍
Camera seems to produce good results, sound is crystal clear. My old Lexmoto relies on rust to prevent parts falling off😅
Heyup , I've had lots of Oxford bike covers , the only one that actually works and lasts is the protex stretch .Tommy Tickle
bike tents are quite good if you don’t have a shed or garage. I used one in Switzerland when we lived there, very useful and better than a simple cover.
@@tenbear5 good idea I never though of that
@@thewiltshirerider01 I have a frame going, all you would need is the canvas. I have a garage i store mine in.
@@tenbear5Thank you for the offer , I'm actually looking at building a wooden shelter off the side of the house so that should be a fun video 😂
On the disc point, I remember when Italian bikes used iron discs which went red rusty in 24 hours stood, which as you mentioned disappeared as soon as it was used 😊
@@kevindarkstar I think that some of the materials used in manufacturing now are not as good so it's going back to those sort of times especially on budget vehicles .
but they worked
@paulmckell7726 certainly did 😊
I've had 2 Oxford covers, they're good but beware when using the clip underneath the exhaust that the exhaust will burn the strap. So I use a bungee cord to wrap around the middle. You can thank me later 😅
Yep been there done that, I do the same 😂
Some great tips there, that camera seems pretty good, new sub here
@@tomstc thanks, good to have you on board
Great stuff Andy I have the same bike in candy red and silver, I really like the colour of your wheels do you know the colour code?
@@ProfileP246 it hammered gold hamerit. It's £11.50 off eBay for 250ml, it's quick drying and 8 year guarantee, I did it as I didn't want to have to strip the wheels and pay loads to get them painted. The grey colour was looking old and tired, I really cleaned them well and wiped them off with white spirit, I used a soft brush and love the way they look, I find the gold they use on most bikes is too yellow.
@@thewiltshirerider01 Brilliant! I don’t want to pay the quids for sandblasting etc so this is perfect thanks!
@@ProfileP246 it works really well I would advise two coats but give it a couple of days between each to allow it to harden off, I have a video of the result on my channel
What’s happened no sound?
@@paulkimber1287 not sure on that one it plays okay for me , sorry about that
@ sorry it was my bad, not sure what happened but tried again and all ok
Personally discs are discs either on a bike or car .
Don't clean the wifes MX5s nor my Enfields.
Also another tip: Get a Japanese bike , Honda or Yamaha. Legendary reliability.
Homda almost put me off biking for life back in the day of chocolate box cams, no thanks!
@tenbear5 huh ?!
Greece or not greese that is the question.
I find ACF50 is really good for keeping brake discs from rusting I'm joking DO NOT PUT ACF ON YOUR DISCS