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Mikexup
Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 02:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Rode the new CR about 80 miles today and noticed a bit of faint scuffing on the tank, most of it came out with Plexus. Does 3M or anybody else make something that sticks to the tank so it stays in decent shape?
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 02:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Tank slapper.
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Court
Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 02:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

» What are you putting on your tank to prevent scuffing

Ma big ol' belly . . .
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Milleniumx1
Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 03:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've been wondering that same thing. I've found a couple of website with tank protectors (stick on, not bras) ... But I'm picky about color match. Even a clear film would be good for me, so long as it doesn't yellow.

Mike
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Jaimec
Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 06:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well, it WAS Buell that came up a few years ago with the "Ride Naked" ad campaign, wasn't it?
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Endoman33
Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 06:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I use the zipper on my jacket to add character
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Xl1200r
Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 07:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have the Buell brushed aluminum AIR BOX protector on mine - had the same one on the Firebolt as well.
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Brumbear
Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 07:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

myballs
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Endoman33
Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 08:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Brumbear
that made my sides hurt I'm laughing so hard
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Xnoahx
Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 08:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

tank bag for me. I was thinking about some of the gripskins but the 1125 ones sold on american sportbike dont come with the airbox piece
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Sknight
Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 08:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I got the Buell airbox cover mask. Wraps around the back side to keep your balls and belly from scratching anything!

http://www.buell.com/en_us/gear/accessories/produc t.asp?Menu_ID=2&ProductLineID=1&CategoryID=5&Produ ctID=2238
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R2s
Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 11:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

A leather jacket shouldn't do to much to it. Black is going to over time show fine scratches all over the bike. No big deal. To me the stick on covers look worse than the minor scratches they are trying to prevent.

You could always buff them out with some sort of swirl remover/ polish.
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Sparky
Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 11:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If you want stealth type protection, look no further than a sponsor's, clear body panel protection product made for that application.
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Christopher12
Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 11:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Scotch gard_Paint_Protection/Film/

I read somewhere wayback that they have the spray kind too but I can't find the info.

Christopher
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Milleniumx1
Posted on Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 08:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sparky, exactly what I was looking for - Some invisible protection. Looks like I'll be placing my next A S B order ... I should plan ahead and save on shipping!

Mike
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Garrett2
Posted on Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 10:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

buell tank bag.
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Fresnobuell
Posted on Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 11:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hmmmm....tech spec gripskins get the nod from me. I am surprised that American Sport Bike doesn' sell the tank protector. try going direct to the company is that is the case.
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Doctorneon
Posted on Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 12:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I use a belly protector on mine
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Zac4mac
Posted on Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 07:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Court and Brumbear.. +++

I put a BMC bra on mine.
You can see it in my profile pic.
Grips nice too with my knees, denim or leather.

Z
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Fmaxwell
Posted on Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 08:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I put the high bars on my 1125CR -- problem solved. But if you prefer to dry-hump your tank, the idea of dressing it up in a bra and using some kind of protection makes sense.

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Milleniumx1
Posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 08:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Fmax, that might be the funniest reply I'll read all day. I was all up on my tank yesterday ... I caught myself calling it Bitch at one point. Not much for bras, but a cute thong might be just what it needs!

Mike
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Fmaxwell
Posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 10:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Mike,

"but a cute thong might be just what it needs!"

So yours has a crack that needs to be filled?

Fred
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Xbniner
Posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 11:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I had the Pegasus buckle protector on my firebolt but I didn't like the look of it and it would be worse on the CR.

Plus when a cager drove over me in february my belt buckle actually went most of the way thru it.
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2008xb12scg
Posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 05:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

. I am surprised that American Sport Bike doesn' sell the tank protector Did you call and ask Al? He had them for the XBs, there's A few things not on the website
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Lastonetherebuys
Posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 06:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I work at a car dealership and we do 3M for stone protection. Got our 3M guy to cut and fit a piece to it cant hardly see it and once its all marked up just let the bike sit in the sun for a bit and peel it off and fit a new piece.
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Whynot
Posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 06:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

How much is a new one?
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