Tank Protectors

[Spie]

I'm dismayed to see scuffs appearing on the back of my tank (leather jacket) and sides (gripping with knees). I'm not really keen on tank protectors because most of them look cheap. Anyone know of some more subtle options? Clear maybe? Not sure what to do with the sides, but it does seem unavoidable on a black bike.

 

[mk1_salami]

Maybe look at the stomp grip clear tank protectors?

 

[TreeTops]

How about going the other way and fitting a bagster tank cover over it? Stick a matching tank bag on and your sorted.

Being a very tall and large chap I find resting my stomach on the bag takes some of the weight off the wrists


Another alternative might be to try the paint protective film. Whilst it's normally used for the front fairing, I'm sure with a deft touch you could have someone fashion you a set of thin protectors for the back and sides of the tank.

Finally, take the tank off an give it to a decent painter. Ask them to apply a decent and liberal 2K clear and resign yourself to buffing the marks out at regular intervals.

 

[kidloco]

personally I would just get a nice plane carbon fibre tank pad such as

Then some stomp grip for the sides.

I dont think other then that you will be able to avoid the marks

 

[Spie]

^^^ That looks nice. Who makes it?

I've found a company in the US that make clear non-adhesive 3-piece protectors and ordered a set. For $20 it's worth a punt.

http://www.thetankslapper.biz/

 

[duc999]

Can't stand the look of Stompgrips looks like a cheap stuck on shower mat , and in my experience move about a bit as well.

Have a look at Techspec grips , far better looking and better quality , and most importantly they work very well

Linky http://www.techspec-usa.com/

 

[kidloco]

^^^ That looks nice. Who makes it?

I've found a company in the US that make clear non-adhesive 3-piece protectors and ordered a set. For $20 it's worth a punt.

http://www.thetankslapper.biz/

Just search on the bay for

CARBON FIBRE TANK PROTECTOR SUZUKI GSX1300 Hayabusa >07

its only £17.50

 

[Spie]

Just search on the bay for

CARBON FIBRE TANK PROTECTOR SUZUKI GSX1300 Hayabusa >07

its only £17.50

Nice, but that one fits up to '07 only.

 

[kidloco]

Nice, but that one fits up to '07 only.

Here you go, not sure if were allowed to link eBay stuff but you are the boss so just delete my post after you have bought it

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUZUKI-HAYABU...=220611034542&ps=63&clkid=8286912504299473920

 

[Ghosteh]

Can't stand the look of Stompgrips looks like a cheap stuck on shower mat , and in my experience move about a bit as well.

Have a look at Techspec grips , far better looking and better quality , and most importantly they work very well

Linky http://www.techspec-usa.com/

Dude, they look much better. I wanted something similar to the Stompgrips, but like you say, look really cheep and crappy. So cheers for the link lol.

 

[kidloco]

yeh, son some bikes they actually look OK, much better then the stomp grips. trouble is on mine they dont

Look a bloody mess, the search goes on

 

[Reppyboyo]

Here you go:

http://www.invisiblefilm.co.uk/

Used the tank kit on my old Speed Triple.
A little difficult to install and get right but once on it was pretty much invisible except for the edges.