I have a small tank bag that has a nylon strap running from the rear of the bag to under the seat. I want to protect the tank's paint beneath the strap, an area about 2" wide and 7" long.
Any suggestions about finding a small protector for that area?
A little tank protection
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- harveyrawn
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A little tank protection
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Re: A little tank protection
I use a narrow tank protector to prevent my jacket's zipper from scratching the back of the tank. Something like: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/ ... k-Pad.aspx
It might work for your strap.
It might work for your strap.
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Re: A little tank protection
That's the kind of thing I'm looking for - thanks.Sunbeemer wrote:I use a narrow tank protector to prevent my jacket's zipper from scratching the back of the tank. Something like: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/ ... k-Pad.aspx
It might work for your strap.
Harvey
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Re: A little tank protection
I found an alternative method was to cut up the stick-on clear plastic film used for car headlight protectors. Bought a pair to suit large rectangle style car lights from my local auto shop and then cut to shape to match the front section of my tank. Actually as I have an RT it is the painted plastic that covers my tank but the same sort of think. The plastic film is a few mm thick and does a terrifc job without being obvious to the eye.
If you look closely you can see it infront of the seat.

Ed
If you look closely you can see it infront of the seat.

Ed
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Re: A little tank protection
That's a good solution - it's nearly invisible.ednap wrote:I found an alternative method was to cut up the stick-on clear plastic film used for car headlight protectors. Bought a pair to suit large rectangle style car lights from my local auto shop and then cut to shape to match the front section of my tank. Actually as I have an RT it is the painted plastic that covers my tank but the same sort of think. The plastic film is a few mm thick and does a terrifc job without being obvious to the eye.
If you look closely you can see it infront of the seat.
Ed
I'm going to try a little pad I found that comes with the Cortech Mini tank bag that I've ordered for $9.99.

If it fits with my bag on my black tank, it should do the trick for me.
Harvey
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