Stick on tank protecters
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b12mick
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Stick on tank protecters
Every second bike i see has a stick on tank protector (back of tank). You know the ones you probably have one on your bandit.
While some look ok (that must be yours) some i see mostly on sports bikes are at best hideous(in my hon. op.)and spoil the whole look
of the bike.Smooth flowing lines of the bike with guns,knifes.barbed wire with blood tank pad? Each to there own i know, i also know
I'm an old fart but its like putting on FLAMES on a 916 Ducati.With the shape of some tanks (bandit included) do the actually
do anything?(except annoy me)
Hoping this starts some differences of opinion,I'll go down and check the back of tank for scratches.
While some look ok (that must be yours) some i see mostly on sports bikes are at best hideous(in my hon. op.)and spoil the whole look
of the bike.Smooth flowing lines of the bike with guns,knifes.barbed wire with blood tank pad? Each to there own i know, i also know
I'm an old fart but its like putting on FLAMES on a 916 Ducati.With the shape of some tanks (bandit included) do the actually
do anything?(except annoy me)
Hoping this starts some differences of opinion,I'll go down and check the back of tank for scratches.
gus- Posts : 6176
Join date : 2010-11-23
Age : 73
Location : Cygnet ,Tasmania
Re: Stick on tank protecters
I have one on mine. Its plain and dark so looks ok to me
Belt buckles and zips scratch!
I would have got the clear protective film if I thought I could apply it without stuffing it up
Belt buckles and zips scratch!
I would have got the clear protective film if I thought I could apply it without stuffing it up
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Re: Stick on tank protecters
Plain and dark looks ok to me too. Its those other ones, you know the ones.
Aren'T zips and buckles covered buy leather normally
Had a black one on my 1200 but took it off with no ill effects.Just curious . Have seen people through their jacket
onto their tank.Obviously a few scratches doesnt worry them.Sold 1200 to a mate (mint) saw it 4 weeks later Didnt say anything though
gus- Posts : 6176
Join date : 2010-11-23
Age : 73
Location : Cygnet ,Tasmania
Re: Stick on tank protecters
Because I hate spending a dollar when a cent will do, I just use black contact.
b12mick- Posts : 908
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Age : 58
Location : Wagga
Photo please!
B12mick - sounds like me money-wise, but how about a photo to show your 'black contact' in all its glory!
In fact why don't the forum members with stuck on protectors submit a photo for peer-group rating. not Masterchef maybe - but Mastermodifyer perhaps? Go for a 10!
In fact why don't the forum members with stuck on protectors submit a photo for peer-group rating. not Masterchef maybe - but Mastermodifyer perhaps? Go for a 10!
Last edited by 1952 on Wed 08 Dec 2010, 5:12 pm; edited 1 time in total (Reason for editing : spelling mistake)
1952- Posts : 139
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Age : 71
Re: Stick on tank protecters
Obviously not one on my 1250 bandit ,so that would be a 10 for me wouldn't it.
My Aprilia did come with one though straight Black that's another 10 right.
My Aprilia did come with one though straight Black that's another 10 right.
gus- Posts : 6176
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Age : 73
Location : Cygnet ,Tasmania
Re: Stick on tank protecters
What about this one I call it THE SPORTS PROTECTOR pat.pending
gus- Posts : 6176
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Re: Stick on tank protecters
I used to have one on my 650F. It started to lift on one corner once and me being the perfectionist that I am decided to remove the whole lot and start again. Before I managed to buy another one (it was a plain carbon fibre look one) I had a good look at why we fit these things.
Maybe on a sports/hyper sports bike with low clip ons you might spend a lot of time up against your tank when travelling at warp factor 10 trying to protect your helmet from vapourising in the heat of re-entry. Love the mental image - leading edges of bike heating up with small pieces burning off with increasing frequency with rider screaming and eyeballs flattened at the back of his/her skull. LOL. Ahem - back to it...
For me, being realistic looked at my riding style seating position. I wish I could ride those bikes in the GP position but I'm too bloody tall and my wrists give out after only a few K's on clip ons.
On a Bandit, the only part of me that touches the tank is the inside of my thighs/knees. Really a gripper pad of each side would be more practical as there are no marks on the area of my tank where the protector used to be (it was removed months ago too).
I wish my bike could go factor 10 (even factor 1 would be cool) but really I don't see the need for them IMO.
Again this is only my opinion and in reality my opinion is worth... nada.
Maybe on a sports/hyper sports bike with low clip ons you might spend a lot of time up against your tank when travelling at warp factor 10 trying to protect your helmet from vapourising in the heat of re-entry. Love the mental image - leading edges of bike heating up with small pieces burning off with increasing frequency with rider screaming and eyeballs flattened at the back of his/her skull. LOL. Ahem - back to it...
For me, being realistic looked at my riding style seating position. I wish I could ride those bikes in the GP position but I'm too bloody tall and my wrists give out after only a few K's on clip ons.
On a Bandit, the only part of me that touches the tank is the inside of my thighs/knees. Really a gripper pad of each side would be more practical as there are no marks on the area of my tank where the protector used to be (it was removed months ago too).
I wish my bike could go factor 10 (even factor 1 would be cool) but really I don't see the need for them IMO.
Again this is only my opinion and in reality my opinion is worth... nada.
Ironman- Posts : 672
Join date : 2010-10-09
Location : ACT
Re: Stick on tank protecters
I actually fitted mine after I noticed scratches appearing on the back of the tank, possibly from a belt buckle or something at the bottom of the jacket. Was going to get a clear one but got sucked into a carbon-look one when I got to the shop.
Looks more prominent in this photo though - I don't even notice it anymore.
Looks more prominent in this photo though - I don't even notice it anymore.
Ewok1958- Posts : 3940
Join date : 2010-08-03
Age : 65
Location : Bega, NSW
Re: Stick on tank protecters
Carbon thats OK. Nobody's owned up to a yellow ,machine gun,boobs out,blood spitting ,crutch kicking,skull one yet.
gus- Posts : 6176
Join date : 2010-11-23
Age : 73
Location : Cygnet ,Tasmania
Re: Stick on tank protecters
I put a clear one on as soon as I bought my bike. My leather jacket has a stud on the bottom that would have scratched the tank otherwise
whitey1- Posts : 484
Join date : 2009-10-30
Age : 54
Location : Albany WA
Re: Stick on tank protecters
Clear .That's another ok. I was a bit worried about yours Whitey with that streetfighter thing going on.
Conservative lot aren't we.Maybe that's why i haven't sold any "sports protectors" yet .Do you think i should market it as
the safety AIR BAG instead? Its better looking than the Honda one.
Conservative lot aren't we.Maybe that's why i haven't sold any "sports protectors" yet .Do you think i should market it as
the safety AIR BAG instead? Its better looking than the Honda one.
gus- Posts : 6176
Join date : 2010-11-23
Age : 73
Location : Cygnet ,Tasmania
Re: Stick on tank protecters
Here's mine.
Excuse the reflection.
Been on since day 1. I dont care what it scores
My old faithful commuting jacket has an exposed buckle that would have worn through the tank by now.
Excuse the reflection.
Been on since day 1. I dont care what it scores
My old faithful commuting jacket has an exposed buckle that would have worn through the tank by now.
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Re: Stick on tank protecters
Another one that's ok I'm going to have to go down the bike shop and get a photo of one of those OTHER ones aren't I
gus- Posts : 6176
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Re: Stick on tank protecters
gus wrote:Another one that's ok I'm going to have to go down the bike shop and get a photo of one of those OTHER ones aren't I
Or post a link
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Re: Stick on tank protecters
I'm having a good laugh here.
That definitely sets a new standard.
That definitely sets a new standard.
gus- Posts : 6176
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