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pauldun170
12-11-2009, 10:25 AM
Being new to this "brand new bike and caring about the paint job thing"...

Any recommendations on tank protector (black) to toss on the CBR?
Types, brands prices?

Its another one of those things that I am clueless on...


Any help would be greatly appreciated
RACER X
12-11-2009, 10:26 AM
http://www.thetankslapper.biz/
pauldun170
12-11-2009, 10:32 AM
http://www.thetankslapper.biz/

WTF?

That just blew my mind.
"ARRGHHUU...juz pooz zham teeyape onzit!! Sheeyull who-old gintz yur booockul.
Homeslice
12-11-2009, 11:11 AM
Are you talking about those "crotch guards", which are near-useless IMO? All they do is prevent the POSSIBILITY that your jacket zipper/buttons might scratch it. How about just not wearing denim jackets :lol:

More important is to install some tank GRIPS, not those ghey "protectors".

Check out TechSpec for the best tank grips IMO.
pauldun170
12-11-2009, 11:16 AM
Are you talking about those "crotch guards", which are near-useless IMO? All they do is prevent the POSSIBILITY that your jacket zipper/buttons might scratch it. How about just not wearing denim jackets :lol:

More important is to install some tank GRIPS, not those ghey "protectors".

Check out TechSpec for the best tank grips IMO.

Its from my Jacket. It's not exactly "scratching" the tank...just dulling the crap out of.
Homeslice
12-11-2009, 11:24 AM
Its from my Jacket. It's not exactly "scratching" the tank...just dulling the crap out of.

Gotcha

Don't pay any attention to me, I have one too :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
RACER X
12-11-2009, 11:27 AM
WTF?

That just blew my mind.
"ARRGHHUU...juz pooz zham teeyape onzit!! Sheeyull who-old gintz yur booockul.

not sure what you're saying, but thats what i have on my bike, and troy helped me put them on before my ride home.....nice kits.
CrazyKell
12-11-2009, 11:33 AM
Are you talking about those "crotch guards", which are near-useless IMO? All they do is prevent the POSSIBILITY that your jacket zipper/buttons might scratch it. How about just not wearing denim jackets :lol:

More important is to install some tank GRIPS, not those ghey "protectors".

Check out TechSpec for the best tank grips IMO.

Tank grips are only for track in my opinion. I don't think Paul rides track.

I have one on my bike and I got it from a local shop, they had a bunch to choose from. Just make sure it's applied straight so it doesn't piss you off every time you look at it. :lol:
pauldun170
12-11-2009, 11:38 AM
not sure what you're saying, but thats what i have on my bike, and troy helped me put them on before my ride home.....nice kits.

Really bad accent saying slap some tape on it.

How is taking on and off?
Standard whip out the hairdryer type thing?
CrazyKell
12-11-2009, 11:39 AM
Why would you take it off?
RACER X
12-11-2009, 11:40 AM
the 3m stuff isnt supposed to come off again, and the other is

http://www.thetankslapper.biz/comparison.html

dunno, i never have taken it off lol
pauldun170
12-11-2009, 11:40 AM
Tank grips are only for track in my opinion. I don't think Paul rides track.

I have one on my bike and I got it from a local shop, they had a bunch to choose from. Just make sure it's applied straight so it doesn't piss you off every time you look at it. :lol:

I ride the track ALL the time.
A railroad track....

Good brands?
pauldun170
12-11-2009, 11:54 AM
Why would you take it off?

You never know...
Homeslice
12-11-2009, 11:54 AM
Tank grips are only for track in my opinion. :

Unless the tank is shaped like crap.......like the 06+ Gixxers
karl_1052
12-11-2009, 12:21 PM
I won gripster tank pads in a local contest, but never picked them up.
I am not a track regular, and would probably get a different bike for the track(plus they are ugly), so I didn't want them.
CrazyKell
12-11-2009, 01:30 PM
I won gripster tank pads in a local contest, but never picked them up.
I am not a track regular, and would probably get a different bike for the track(plus they are ugly), so I didn't want them.

Whhhhaaaaat?!?! :skep:
shmike
12-11-2009, 02:27 PM
Another vote for the tank slapper.

The 3M material is adhesive backed and not meant to come off.

They have a static cling that can be removed at your whim.

Even the static cling, if applied properly is nearly impossible to see and can withstand track use without moving around or peeling off.
Homeslice
12-11-2009, 02:36 PM
I had one of those 3M material things........Worked OK, but after a few months the edges became all bubbly/dirty.
101lifts2
12-11-2009, 03:47 PM
I use Pro Grip for about 20 bucks, which seems to work well. Just remember to remove the seat and put the bottom of the material below the seat. If you don't, the bottom will begin to come off.
karl_1052
12-11-2009, 04:53 PM
Whhhhaaaaat?!?! :skep:

I am mainly a street rider, and don't hang off, so they were useless to me. Plus I heard they would eat through my jeans.
askmrjesus
12-12-2009, 12:36 AM
Why would you take it off?

I'm a student, and I need the extra money.

Besides, everyone is so nice here.

JC
Evadd
12-14-2009, 04:15 PM
i have the tankslapper on mine as well; applies with a bit of effort to get it to be bubbleless, but looks great when done properly. i accidentally pulled it off (had some tape on my tank to protect it and it was laying over the tankslapper as well - when i pulled off the tape without paying attn, the tank slapper came 1/2 off), and had to basically reapply it when i was away from home. even being dirty and without water or any kind of squeegee, it worked fine and i never felt the need to reapply properly. it's been on there now for 3 years like that. it is finally time to replace it, but i without a doubt got my $15 out of it. i also like the fact that it covers the sides where your knees rest also, not just the crotchular region.