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Tank protector
« 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 ?
 
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Re: Tank protector
« Reply #1 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 :)
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Re: Tank protector
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: Tank protector
« Reply #3 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 ...?
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Re: Tank protector
« Reply #4 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
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Re: Tank protector
« Reply #5 on: 04 March 2013, 04:02:11 pm »
the Germans thought that an 88MM was a good tank proctector.
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Re: Tank protector
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: Tank protector
« Reply #7 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.
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Re: Tank protector
« Reply #8 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.
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