tank protection

[uglyducky]

just getting my bike painted and speeddog is doin about 500 things to it as well.  wondering if some of you have some pics of various tank pads/protectors you've used so i can peruse and see what some different stuff looks like.  also wondering if those clear pads yellow over time, etc.

[msh441]

Very interested in other options as well.

I have an adhesive clear square protector on my tank.  It's actually worked fine for 8 years.  Though it has not yellowed, it is a bit scuffed/dull in one spot where my jacket or somthing rubs.

I have a really nice formed carbon fiber tank protector on my Triumph.  I'd love to find somthing similar for the monster.  I'll be watching this thread for sure to see what options are out there.

[Ducatl]

I've got a clear 3m tank shield that's also lasted years and has yet to yellow, it does have a few dull areas from contact with my jacket.

I really want one of the older real carbon pads that adhered with like double sided tape, none of the decent carbon manufacturers seem to make them anymore though.

[lwszabo]

I've got a clear 3m tank shield that's also lasted years and has yet to yellow, it does have a few dull areas from contact with my jacket.

I really want one of the older real carbon pads that adhered with like double sided tape, none of the decent carbon manufacturers seem to make them anymore though.

Shiftech does, very very very nice stuff!!!

[Ducatl]

I have a '99 and they only list for 00+ and I'm not sure if there was some slight variation in tank shape across those years (possibly with the efi tanks being different), I've also yet to call and just ask them.

[DarkStaR]

[uglyducky]

that is a sexy ride sir.  which pad is that?

[DarkStaR]

that is a sexy ride sir.  which pad is that?

Thanks. It's a Carbon Fiber piece I got from motostrano years ago.  Sorry, I don't recall who makes it.  It's not on their web site anymore, but I think I saw 1 or some in the store the last time I was there.

[scduc]

I am using the clear one that is "designed" for the 696/1100. 3 piece. but I think it looks great on my S2R. It's nice because it's fairly big and covers a larger area then the skinny other ones. I have not noticed any yellowing, I had one on my old tank for more then 2 years and I would occasionally hit it with a little Honda Brite and it looked as good as new.

[uglyducky]

I am using the clear one that is "designed" for the 696/1100. 3 piece. but I think it looks great on my S2R. It's nice because it's fairly big and covers a larger area then the skinny other ones. I have not noticed any yellowing, I had one on my old tank for more then 2 years and I would occasionally hit it with a little Honda Brite and it looked as good as new.

yeah, saw that one and didn't quite get why they were sayin it was specific to the 696, etc.  i think i'm gonna go with clear to not cove up the pretty new paint i was just a little worried about aging/yellowing.  thx gentlemen.

[DarkStaR]

What color(s) are you getting?

[uglyducky]

What color(s) are you getting?

paint?  if so, pearl black (looks lite anthracite or charcoal) with a candy black stripe. 

[b.]

I have a CF tank pad from Shift-Tech.  +4 yrs and it hasn't faded.

[Raux]

yeah, saw that one and didn't quite get why they were sayin it was specific to the 696, etc.  i think i'm gonna go with clear to not cove up the pretty new paint i was just a little worried about aging/yellowing.  thx gentlemen.

the 696 tank protectors are actually three vertical pieces as compared to one piece for others.
that's the cover the center piece and the two tank skins.

[TobyDanger]

http://thetankslapper.biz

I've used the "Tank Slapper" product (the removable static film, not the 3m adhesive) on 2 bikes and been pretty happy with the results.  It holds up really well, and is nearly invisible.  No yellowing on either after several years of use, but I also park indoors most of the time.