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Post subject: What do you guys do for tank protection?
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 3:16 am
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Joined: Sat Jul 04, 2009 2:25 am Posts: 41 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan USA
I've only had my bike for a week or so and I can already see a few minor scratches on the tank. Between my jacket, my crotch, and my knees clamping on the tank I don't stand a chance. What do you guys do for tank scratch protection?
I've seen vinyl tank protectors but they don't look so good. I have also seen the decal looking stickers that go on the tank in the crotch area.
Post subject: Re: What do you guys do for tank protection?
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:17 am
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i use a progrip protector for up close on the tanl for belt buckles. Dont worry about sides of tank. I know some peeps put some of that thin plastic film over tanks
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Post subject: Re: What do you guys do for tank protection?
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:49 am
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Joined: Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:09 am Posts: 7 Location: Dexter, Mi
I had the same problem on my bike, it is also the faster black bike. After the first couple rides I noticed small scatches in the same area. They polished out easily with a cleaner wax. I put on a Progrip sticker and that seems to do the trick. The sides don't seem to be a problem. I grip the sides of the tank pretty tight with my legs, no scatchs yet.
Post subject: Re: What do you guys do for tank protection?
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:23 pm
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Joined: Wed Oct 01, 2008 7:58 pm Posts: 260 Location: Cerritos, CA
I just took mine off last night while cleaning my bike. I'll put it back on tonight and snap a photo for you. Which color bike do you have Black or Blue?
Post subject: Re: What do you guys do for tank protection?
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:45 pm
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Joined: Sat Jul 04, 2009 2:25 am Posts: 41 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan USA
Black.
IsaaX wrote:
I just took mine off last night while cleaning my bike. I'll put it back on tonight and snap a photo for you. Which color bike do you have Black or Blue?
Post subject: Re: What do you guys do for tank protection?
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:45 am
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Joined: Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:21 pm Posts: 243 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa
Got the universal set on their web site and just choose a pattern that they send you ( they send you a bunch ) and cut them out. Then i took a dremel and shaved down the outside edges. They are simply awesome !
Post subject: Re: What do you guys do for tank protection?
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 4:04 am
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Joined: Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:44 am Posts: 699 Location: NW 'burbs of Chicagoland
I also use the carbon-fiber looking tank bra from Suzuki. It does good job of protecting paint and looks ok on my black bike. But I really like Judd's Tech Spec pads w/ the dremel mod!
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