Scuffing the piece of bodywork above the left foot peg

[Manderpsi]

Is anyone else having this issue? My left pant leg is scuffing the piece of bodywork just above the foot peg. Wondering how to prevent this, or best way to repair. This damage has happened after only 3,000 miles.

 

[RossKean]

Use 3M paint protection film to cover any places where scuffs and abrasion occur. Can be peeled off without leaving any residue. You can cut your own from sheets or rolls. There are bike-specific pre-cut kits available as well.

 

[Whooshka]

Start by compounding the scratches out. Then polish and wax, that should protect the surface. Then look at your pants, any zippers scratching? Lastly you must be really squeezing with your legs, Try to relax a bit.

 

[SkooterG]

It happens. Yours is worse than most. As mentioned above, some type of Paint Protection Film is your best preventative maintenance.

I have used the kits from this company several times: https://thetankslapper.biz/

It's a pita to install yourself, or have a local wind tint/ppf installer do it.

 

[Rogue]

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[escapefjrtist]

In addition to the painted panel, you'll also wear/rub the frame area just above the shift lever. Some will laugh, but I've finally given up trying to keep my 62k mile '15 perfect. A few scuffs here and there are bound to happen!

~G

 

[torch]

In addition to the painted panel, you'll also wear/rub the frame area just above the shift lever. Some will laugh, but I've finally given up trying to keep my 62k mile '15 perfect. A few scuffs here and there are bound to happen!

~G

Proof the bike has been enjoyed. A badge of honour, as it wear(s).

 

[Mcarver351]

Is anyone else having this issue? My left pant leg is scuffing the piece of bodywork just above the foot peg. Wondering how to prevent this, or best way to repair. This damage has happened after only 3,000 miles.

It is usually caused by the inseam on your pants when it's located that high. If you wear jeans or some of the riding pants, the inner seam can be very abrasive on paint. You probably ride with your legs tucked in close to the affected area. Those are pretty light scratches and can be polished out. The clear paint protector film is your best bet for the future if it bugs you. I put it down the middle of my gas tank because that seems to get the most scratches from a belt buckle, setting my helmet on it, my key ring when you open the filler, etc. Good luck!

 

[SkooterG]

In addition to the painted panel, you'll also wear/rub the frame area just above the shift lever. Some will laugh, but I've finally given up trying to keep my 62k mile '15 perfect. A few scuffs here and there are bound to happen!

~G

Noooooo! Say it ain't so Jorge! Not laughing........ crying.