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General => General => Topic started by: Looney tune on 07 February 2012, 02:27:12 pm

Title: Tank protector
Post by: Looney tune on 07 February 2012, 02:27:12 pm

I am going to be putting a tank protector on my bike, has anybody got any special cleaning methods for preparing the area that the tank pad goes onto, or is it just a good clean with good old soap and water without wax ?
 
Cheers
Russ

Title: Re: Tank protector
Post by: tomjimtom on 07 February 2012, 04:29:57 pm

I use petrol to make sure it's extra clean, just make sure it's evaporated before putting the protector on :)

Title: Re: Tank protector
Post by: ghostbiker on 07 February 2012, 06:40:58 pm

I just tend to use a little degreaser on a rag then let fully dry. Job done.

Title: Re: Tank protector
Post by: Davebo on 04 March 2013, 01:03:51 am

...and where's the best place to get a good, not too bling tank protector in everyone's opinion please ...?

Title: Re: Tank protector
Post by: mikelockyer on 04 March 2013, 03:26:59 pm

Be aware !! The problem is not in the fitting but the removing at a later date. I have had damaged paint in the past. A Bagalux tank protector and  tank bag solves many problems in one move, and for the life of the bike usually. Regards Mike

Title: Re: Tank protector
Post by: Oldgit on 04 March 2013, 04:02:11 pm

the Germans thought that an 88MM was a good tank proctector.

Title: Re: Tank protector
Post by: sure2ride on 04 March 2013, 04:40:11 pm

I've used a bit of petrol in the past and it's worked fine.  I've had a Yamaha protector fitted to the 8 and it looks good.

Title: Re: Tank protector
Post by: Looney tune on 04 March 2013, 04:45:33 pm

This thread was started as it was for my 600, used petrol and all was well  :thumbup
When I got my Black FZ1n I put a baglux cover on the tank, it is brill and it looks great on a black bike (in my opinion anyway)


Google is your friend in finding tank pads.

Title: Re: Tank protector
Post by: andy m on 04 March 2013, 06:13:25 pm

SAME HERE WITH THE QUICK WIPE OF PETROL AND ALLOW TO DRY OFF.ON REMOVING THEM I HAVE ALWAYS USED A HAIRDRYER TO SOFTEN THE ADHESIVE (NOT A HOT SETTING) THEN GENTLY PEEL OFF WHILE KEEPING THE DRYER ON THE PAD.