Tank protection

[Radical Rich]

I have an 07 and have seen the tank protection stickers on all kinds of bikes, some very tacky! I have not seen one that would look good on my tank. I do see a little rubbing marks on it and do not want to damage it. What do you use for protection, I mean tank protection:cool: Can I buff it out a little before I do somthing? Again thanks for info.

[DavesRepsol]

Maybe you should get a Camouflage tank protector then you wont see the scuffs.......guh guh guh guh........:D:D:D

[1eyebrother]

I dont use protection....I am married and have been snipped(have 2 kids, dont need anymore)...:eek:

what you need is a tank slapper...good lookin stuff...

http://www.thetankslapper.biz/

[Hondaman69]

wow not bad for 15.95.:eek:
I sure would like to have something like that instead of some ugle tank protector. I know for sure I would want to protect the tank from my wives rings when she is riding with me when I get my Repsol.

[DavesRepsol]

wow not bad for 15.95.:eek:
I sure would like to have something like that instead of some ugle tank protector. I know for sure I would want to protect the tank from my wives rings when she is riding with me when I get my Repsol.


She does not wear gloves when she rides with you??

[Radical Rich]

Thanks 1eye. That may be the ticket. Im not worried when the female is on the back I incourage her to keep her hands in my pants.:cool:

[Repsoul]

Thanks 1eye. That may be the ticket. Im not worried when the female is on the back I incourage her to keep her hands in my pants.:cool:

Hope she doesn't slip off, she might accidentally grab the wrong "handle" and take it with her!! :yikes:

Which means say goodbye to :cyclops:

Which would make you (and him) a :sadbanana:

[Nakkers]

I've seen tank pads in clear just not sure where :confused2:
For the sides try these they are clear but sticky like rubber excellent grip for hard braking etc, I also find on long trips I can hug the tank better with my knees taking the pressure off my back and wrists ,these are really good !http://www.egrips.com/tanktredz/

[Repsoul]

I have an 07 and have seen the tank protection stickers on all kinds of bikes, some very tacky! I have not seen one that would look good on my tank. I do see a little rubbing marks on it and do not want to damage it. What do you use for protection, I mean tank protection:cool: Can I buff it out a little before I do somthing? Again thanks for info.

For just the center portion I put on a carbon fiber Pro Grip that looks pretty sweet. The Honda wing tips that come to a point there have a carbon fiber look to them so this matched well.

I didn't use a Keiti because they are much bigger and would cover the wings. I removed the seat and put it just below the wing tips. I think it turned out nice.
Here's some pics. Hope it helps. :D

[Hondaman69]

She does not wear gloves when she rides with you??

When I had my other bike in 98 she didn't so I am sure when I get my Repsol she won't wear any.

[Hondaman69]

For just the center portion I put on a carbon fiber Pro Grip that looks pretty sweet. The Honda wing tips that come to a point there have a carbon fiber look to them so this matched well.

I didn't use a Keiti because they are much bigger and would cover the wings. I removed the seat and put it just below the wing tips. I think it turned out nice.
Here's some pics. Hope it helps. :D

It does look nice and flows with the wings because you sure don't want to cover them up.:thumbsup:

[1eyebrother]

I've seen tank pads in clear just not sure where :confused2:
For the sides try these they are clear but sticky like rubber excellent grip for hard braking etc, I also find on long trips I can hug the tank better with my knees taking the pressure off my back and wrists ,these are really good !http://www.egrips.com/tanktredz/

Hey BK...how about that giveaway.......

[Hondaman69]

What giveaway....:eek:

Did I miss something or are all you senior members leaving us common folk out of the loop??:confused2:

[Thomkat]

I bought a 24"X48" roll of 3M clear adhesive cut out a shape that fits the tank sides, plus the back portion, and it is totally invisible.

I managed to get both bikes covered and had some left-over for miscellaneous stuff.

[tnine]

For just the center portion I put on a carbon fiber Pro Grip that looks pretty sweet. The Honda wing tips that come to a point there have a carbon fiber look to them so this matched well.

I didn't use a Keiti because they are much bigger and would cover the wings. I removed the seat and put it just below the wing tips. I think it turned out nice.
Here's some pics. Hope it helps. :D

Thats the one I have also.. People have said it looks like it came that way from the factory.. Which i like.

[Hondaman69]

Can the tankslapper or the 3m tape be removed and replaced if needed without stripping the paint?

[TX Repsol]

When I had my other bike in 98 she didn't so I am sure when I get my Repsol she won't wear any.

Not to completely hijack the thread, but you should be ashamed of yourself for letting her get on the bike without gloves.

[1eyebrother]

Can the tankslapper or the 3m tape be removed and replaced if needed without stripping the paint?

yes sir...the tank slapper is made to remove and re-apply if needed...not sure on the 3M....

[Hondaman69]

Not to completely hijack the thread, but you should be ashamed of yourself for letting her get on the bike without gloves.

I didn't mind because she didn't have any rings on and she didn't want to wear gloves because she said they made her hands sweat too much, but now that she has the wedding ring I will definatly put something on the tank. That tankslapper looks like something I might want. Its clear and you cant tell that it is there and that is definately something I am looking for.

[salvaje]

I bought a 24"X48" roll of 3M clear adhesive cut out a shape that fits the tank sides, plus the back portion, and it is totally invisible.

I managed to get both bikes covered and had some left-over for miscellaneous stuff.

Thats exactly what I did. Stuff works great. I replaced the tank portion once already due to heavy riding but it never went through to the paint. Real easy to remove and install a new one.

[DavesRepsol]

I didn't mind because she didn't have any rings on and she didn't want to wear gloves because she said they made her hands sweat too much, but now that she has the wedding ring I will definatly put something on the tank. That tankslapper looks like something I might want. Its clear and you cant tell that it is there and that is definately something I am looking for.

Sounds like Donna.....lol I dont have a problem with her wearing gloves she just tries to squeeze the gold rings on under the gloves.....it is just that she likes to wear nothing but the gloves helmet and boots;);)

[Hondaman69]

The tank slapper is something I think I will go with, not too much into the protective tank pads. I like the clean look of the tank.:twocents:

[fredie]

Sounds like Donna.....lol I dont have a problem with her wearing gloves she just tries to squeeze the gold rings on under the gloves.....it is just that she likes to wear nothing but the gloves helmet and boots;);)

she should wear your helmet:evilgrin::p

[Jacobs Dad]

Once again you need to pay attention and go with this one :D

[Hondaman69]

Once again you need to pay attention and go with this one :D


what is it? the attached image won't open.:confused2:

[Repsol47]

what is it? the attached image won't open.:confused2:

Its like a tank bra

[Hondaman69]

I had a buddy who had a tank bra and when he took it off after a while you could tell there was a difference in the paint where the tank bra was covering.