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Title: tank protector - who has done it? Post by weracerc on 12/06/10 at 11:04:00 anyone have any pictures of thier tank protector? and any application helpful hints - I just painted the bike (front fender, tank and side covers) I have a clear tank protector to put on the tank - I painted the bike on the Saturday after Thanksgiving so the paint has been curing for 2 weeks come this weekend. |
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Title: Re: tank protector - who has done it? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 12/06/10 at 11:22:16 Look for a thread from Savage Wahine. That gal could do anything. |
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Title: Re: tank protector - who has done it? Post by stinger on 12/06/10 at 23:41:58 You can buy some really nice looking ones that are adhesive. I used to get alot of comments on mine. It fit just perfect under the speedo and has never began to peel off. I have to learn how to post some pics. I've been coming here for 5 years at least. |
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Title: Re: tank protector - who has done it? Post by weracerc on 12/08/10 at 05:41:17 I still have a few questions if anyone can help: 1. do you recall the what temperature was when you installed yours? (summer or winter) 2. did you prep the tank with any special cleaning solution 3. remove any wax 4. lightly sand the area for better adhesion 5. use a heat source to heat thwe tank and protector prior to placement if there are any other tricks of the trade so to speak that you can share i would appreciate it. hoping to put it on the tank this weekend temps in the low 50's & 2 weeks since I painted the tank. |
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Title: Re: tank protector - who has done it? Post by babyhog on 12/08/10 at 06:46:03 got any pics? I don't know exactly what you are talking about.... :-/ |
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Title: Re: tank protector - who has done it? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 12/08/10 at 06:57:11 If I wanted one, really, I think Id probably build it with a pocket or 2 & a map holder on top. Id start with a heavy but soft cloth & lay out a template & build me one. You do have a sewing machine, dont ya? |
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Title: Re: tank protector - who has done it? Post by weracerc on 12/08/10 at 09:04:30 I am refering to (in my case) a clear stick on (glorified decal) that sticks to the tank to protect the paint from scratches....the big yellow coat zipper had done a number on the old faded paint - so I painted the tank and got the protector to put on it $15.99 at cycle gear store.....Jr (my son) had one put on his new R6 when he bought it a few months ago and he said his peeled off (dealer installed).......I dont want to do this but once hopefully so any one who has done it to a freshly painted tank please speak up if there are any tricks or speacil prep I need to do. Here are a few samples: http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=gas+tank+protector&_sacat=0&_odkw=gas+tank+american&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Gas-Tank-Protector-Clear-Motorcycle-Tank-Pad-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5d2897a49bQQitemZ400112985243QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GASTANK-PROTECTOR-SPORTBIKE-PROGRIP-5007-CLEAR-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5addb74217QQitemZ390266831383QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories |
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Title: Re: tank protector - who has done it? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 12/08/10 at 09:36:16 Ahh! Then have a look at the clear applique from the car parts house, a-zone or whatever. Theres a clear stick on that goes behind fenders. |
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Title: Re: tank protector - who has done it? Post by stinger on 12/08/10 at 10:04:06 I washed my tank is all. The adhesive so far has not peeled back in 3 years and it does add a lot of protection to the tank. Washing the bike has no effect on the protector coming unglued. They come in different colors and patterns. I think I paid like $14 for mine. |
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Title: Re: tank protector - who has done it? Post by babyhog on 12/08/10 at 10:42:27 Hmmm, thanks for the clarification. Maybe I need one of those.... sorry to be of no help though. |
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Title: Re: tank protector - who has done it? Post by Serowbot on 12/08/10 at 11:27:44 Info,... clicky clicky... http://www.ducatidesmosedicirr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=15514 http://www.ducatidesmosedicirr.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=16563&stc=1&d=1246465814 |
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Title: Re: tank protector - who has done it? Post by weracerc on 12/08/10 at 11:52:34 now that's what i'm talkin about! thank you! |
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Title: Re: tank protector - who has done it? Post by MotoBuddha on 12/08/10 at 13:04:42 I guess this protects some of the tank. ;D http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/motobuddha/c54faa8a.jpg |
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Title: Re: tank protector - who has done it? Post by weracerc on 12/08/10 at 13:31:38 interesting......I wanted to do a color change on my bike but I darned if i am going to all the trouble to get the back fender off...so mine is a freshened up cherry/burgundy/red'ish...wife approved color match - I am color blind!......I really want a yellow bike to match my hi-vis yellow riding clothes.....cops cant write you a ticket for being too visible can they? |
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Title: Re: tank protector - who has done it? Post by LostArtist on 12/08/10 at 14:08:54 have you thought about a "tank bib" instead? more classic cruiser look, not sure how much they protect paint though . . . |
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Title: Re: tank protector - who has done it? Post by Serowbot on 12/08/10 at 15:15:50 636C293B2C3B3D3F34396B5A0 wrote:
They'll probably think you're the sunset,... and ride off into you.... :-?... |
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Title: Re: tank protector - who has done it? Post by stinger on 12/09/10 at 02:45:40 There you go! Mine is similar to Serobots. I think they look pretty cool and cheap too! keeps the coat zipper and stuff from scratching the tank. |
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Title: Re: tank protector - who has done it? Post by weracerc on 12/09/10 at 08:06:15 thanks for the replies I guess the only concern I have left is applying it in cold temps...the weather here is 30's low 40's for the fore-see-able future......I suppose I can try to heat the tank and protector with a hair dryer but i think it would be an exercise in futility.....perhaps as much as i hate to say it i am done riding until the weather hits the 60's so I can ensure the paint has fully cured and the protector will adhere properly.......if I had access to a heated garage that would also work but i dont. |
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Title: Re: tank protector - who has done it? Post by babyhog on 12/09/10 at 08:17:07 Were there application directions on the decal you got? I think I'd just wait till spring to put it on... unless you wanna ride it up here to my heated garage ;D |
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Title: Re: tank protector - who has done it? Post by weracerc on 12/09/10 at 08:54:41 no instructions on the package...it should be I.D.10T proof....but I have not passed the I.D.10T test yet so I figured I'd ask all the guru's on here how they did theirs......hoping some genious might rub off on me......yes spring....but we have had some 60F days in Dec & jan feb here in NC.......i hate just looking at the new paint job setting there in the garage all cold and non-decal-sticking-to-the-tank-tive type weather...... |
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Title: Re: tank protector - who has done it? Post by weracerc on 12/09/10 at 13:46:55 upon further review - paint needs to cure for 30 days at least - can POLISH all apinted parts but no wax for up to 60 days - will wait until New Years weekend to apply the tank protector and will leave the cycle parked on the battery tender until then......dont want to screw up my paint job by getting in too much of a hurry. |
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Title: Re: tank protector - who has done it? Post by wingsout on 12/23/10 at 16:02:30 Wera--- Probably! |
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