protecting tank finish?

[Towjam]

With the black finish, I can already foresee scuffs where my leather jacket contacts the tank. I'd prefer not to put on a tank bra but I've also had limited success with the 3M clear sheets on other bikes due to the difficulty in applying the sheets on sculptured surfaces. I also would rather not apply the Honda tank protector as it uses adhesive and to be honest, it looks kinda' cheap. Any other suggestions?

I've even resorted to buying a treadmill in an effort to lose the gut. Seriously.

(I've had the treadmill 3 weeks. So far, I've lost 21 days.)

[dond]

I've even resorted to buying a treadmill in an effort to lose the gut. Seriously.

(I've had the treadmill 3 weeks. So far, I've lost 21 days.)
Doc said.."If you exercise you will add years to your life".
I started an exercise program and sure enough, I felt ten years older.

[sttourer]

With the black finish, I can already foresee scuffs where my leather jacket contacts the tank. I'd prefer not to put on a tank bra but I've also had limited success with the 3M clear sheets on other bikes due to the difficulty in applying the sheets on sculptured surfaces. I also would rather not apply the Honda tank protector as it uses adhesive and to be honest, it looks kinda' cheap. Any other suggestions?

I've even resorted to buying a treadmill in an effort to lose the gut. Seriously.

(I've had the treadmill 3 weeks. So far, I've lost 21 days.)

You've ruled out all the suggestions I have. For me it's the Honda tank protector. IMO, it goes well with the side tank pads. Not to mention being very functional.

Pat

:biker:

[crazykz]

I know tank bras are the best but I love my MagKnight Magnetic Tank Protector and luckily you have a black bike so it will sort of match as opposed to my black on blue.

http://www.mag-knight.com/applicat.htm

Curt

[racer1735]

Towjam...I've had better success applying the 3M sheets if I heat them with a hair dryer prior to application. Convex curves are still a little dicey, but for the back of the tank you could either cut a strip approximately 4" wide to protect from buckle/zipper scrathes (if you have the knee-scuff pads), or 3 strips of varying widths to cover the top and both sides of the tank. Heat really helps the tape to conform to the shape of the surface to which its being applied.

[Towjam]

Towjam...I've had better success applying the 3M sheets if I heat them with a hair dryer prior to application. Convex curves are still a little dicey, but for the back of the tank you could either cut a strip approximately 4" wide to protect from buckle/zipper scrathes (if you have the knee-scuff pads), or 3 strips of varying widths to cover the top and both sides of the tank. Heat really helps the tape to conform to the shape of the surface to which its being applied.Thanks for the tip. If I decide to go back to the contact sheets (likely), I'll definitely give this a shot. Since I'm only going to be applying thin strips (as opposed to the whole backside of the tank), this may be the solution.

[ccryder]

I have a Magmate??? or other on the rear end of my tank to protect it from my dunlop. I purchased some of those business card flex magnets to protect my tank from my tankbag straps. Office depot has a 20 pack for $2. Cheap and easy. So nice to have a steel tank.

Time2Work.
Neil S.

[sportridervince]

I took my bike to the same shop that 3M'd our new car and had them do the tank, top of front fender, front edge and bottom of the fairing, Mirror housing front, front cowling just below windshieldand the top of the hard bags. Wasn't cheap, but they did a great job and it provides good protection against road debris rider mishaps with boots and jackets.

Vince