what tank pad???????

duc daz · 07-May-2006, 18:45

where the warning sticker is on the tank of my bike its getting rubbed away from my leathers ,,,any ideas what to put there that doesnt look tacky

[Edited on 7-5-2006 by duc daz]

Carbon749 · 07-May-2006, 20:03

Nothing at all. Make sure your leathers have a cover over your zip, make sure the zip is plastic then use plenty of T-cut and polish if you pick up any scratches.

Tank pads are not my thing .... sorry.

Carbon749 · 07-May-2006, 20:15

Would this fit and cover the area ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

TORTUGA · 08-May-2006, 07:46

I have had the same problem on mine. I have tried everything to stop it. I have ended up putting a Motographics carbon looking pad on it now. If I am honest I would say its not really my thing either and I am kind of living with it for now to see if it grows on me or not. The only alternative is to change my leathers and that seems to much expense to solve a niggle.

andyb · 08-May-2006, 07:48

looking at your avatar you do seem a bit big for the bike................lose some weight?

Davieravie · 08-May-2006, 17:27

Thought about using Defendall? Its a clear plastic that covers the tank. Keeps the original look without the messy tank pads. I got the guys at Ratho, nr Edinburgh to do mine. Brilliant job and you have to look really close to even see it. I got my 749 done for £70 plus VAT

duc daz · 08-May-2006, 21:03

Quote:

Originally posted by andyb
looking at your avatar you do seem a bit big for the bike................lose some weight?

jet washed the bike andy and in the morning it had shrunk

chunda · 08-May-2006, 22:04

Yep, with davieravie on this one - Defendall do clear ones for there and the sides of the tank and you can hardly see them. You can get them sent to you so you can fit them yourself if you're nowhere near them - cheaper but maybe a little tricky!

Davieravie · 08-May-2006, 22:46

Heres the link...give the guys a call, they'll help you out. The owner has a Paul Smart.

http://www.defendall.com/

I wouldn't even think about doing it yourself but if you want to try then im sure it can be done. Its pretty tricky though getting it exact. I know, i watched them. I think they charged me £25 for fitting which is great given the nature of the fitting

Davieravie · 08-May-2006, 22:47

Try this to see your nearest supplier/fitter

http://www.defendall.com/Installer.aspx

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07-May-2006, 18:45	#1
duc daz Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 548 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: tamworth. uk Mood: a ducati is for life not just for christmas what tank pad??????? where the warning sticker is on the tank of my bike its getting rubbed away from my leathers ,,,any ideas what to put there that doesnt look tacky [Edited on 7-5-2006 by duc daz] Reply

07-May-2006, 20:03	#2
Carbon749 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,956 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Normally in my own little world Mood: I own a flame thrower Nothing at all. Make sure your leathers have a cover over your zip, make sure the zip is plastic then use plenty of T-cut and polish if you pick up any scratches. Tank pads are not my thing .... sorry. Reply

07-May-2006, 20:15	#3
Carbon749 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,956 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Normally in my own little world Mood: I own a flame thrower Would this fit and cover the area ? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1 Reply

08-May-2006, 07:48	#5
andyb Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 6,720 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: northampton Mood: Has change happened...must of missed it! looking at your avatar you do seem a bit big for the bike................lose some weight? Reply

08-May-2006, 22:04	#8
chunda Registered Forum User Posts: 36 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Highlands Mood: desperately seeking ...summer Yep, with davieravie on this one - Defendall do clear ones for there and the sides of the tank and you can hardly see them. You can get them sent to you so you can fit them yourself if you're nowhere near them - cheaper but maybe a little tricky! Reply

08-May-2006, 22:47	#10
Davieravie Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 799 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Auld Reekie Mood: Warmed up and ready to go Try this to see your nearest supplier/fitter http://www.defendall.com/Installer.aspx Reply