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weracerc Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 594 Greensboro, NC Gender:	tank protector - who has done it? 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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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: tank protector - who has done it? Reply #1 - 12/06/10 at 11:22:16 Look for a thread from Savage Wahine. That gal could do anything.
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stinger Serious Thumper Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 848	Re: tank protector - who has done it? Reply #2 - 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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Re: tank protector - who has done it?
Reply #3 - 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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babyhog Serious Thumper Offline Find a Cure for Breast Cancer! NOW!! Posts: 3802 WV Gender:	Re: tank protector - who has done it? Reply #4 - 12/08/10 at 06:46:03 got any pics? I don't know exactly what you are talking about....
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: tank protector - who has done it? Reply #5 - 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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Re: tank protector - who has done it?
Reply #6 - 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+a...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Gas-Tank-Protector-Clear-Motorcycle-Tank-Pad-_...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GASTANK-PROTECTOR-SPORTBIKE-PROGRIP-5007-CLEAR...

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: tank protector - who has done it? Reply #7 - 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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stinger Serious Thumper Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 848	Re: tank protector - who has done it? Reply #8 - 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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babyhog Serious Thumper Offline Find a Cure for Breast Cancer! NOW!! Posts: 3802 WV Gender:	Re: tank protector - who has done it? Reply #9 - 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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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28644 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: tank protector - who has done it? Reply #10 - 12/08/10 at 11:27:44 Info,... clicky clicky... http://www.ducatidesmosedicirr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=15514
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weracerc Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 594 Greensboro, NC Gender:	Re: tank protector - who has done it? Reply #11 - 12/08/10 at 11:52:34 now that's what i'm talkin about! thank you!
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MotoBuddha Serious Thumper Offline Let's roll! Posts: 1416 Charlotte, NC	Re: tank protector - who has done it? Reply #12 - 12/08/10 at 13:04:42 I guess this protects some of the tank.
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Re: tank protector - who has done it?
Reply #13 - 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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LostArtist Ex Member	Re: tank protector - who has done it? Reply #14 - 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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