Tank Protection From Crotch Rubbing

[CowboyDiesel]

My jeans were beginning to wear thru the paint on the gas tank so I installed some clear film from tankslapper. However, I think it will wear thru that film too before long. I am looking to get a different form of tank protector such as a magnetic rubber pad. Has anyone tried something that they are happy with and solved this problem?

 

[Randy]

My jeans were beginning to wear thru the paint on the gas tank so I installed some clear film from tankslapper. However, I think it will wear thru that film too before long. I am looking to get a different form of tank protector such as a magnetic rubber pad. Has anyone tried something that they are happy with and solved this problem?

I've had the Tankslapper kit on for 2 years and 17,000 miles. Haven't seen any signs of wearing through.

 

[OrangevaleFJR]

My jeans were beginning to wear thru the paint on the gas tank so I installed some clear film from tankslapper. However, I think it will wear thru that film too before long. I am looking to get a different form of tank protector such as a magnetic rubber pad. Has anyone tried something that they are happy with and solved this problem?

Talk to CISCO. I'll let him know about your post. He has a friend that made a solution for the FJR that look really good and provide quite a bit of protection.

 

[Warpdrv]

Just cut your nuts off... if they are in the way... then you won't have any troubles...

OK JK... I am 5"11 and find myself moving back and forth on my seat and haven't had any trouble rubbing on my tank, even with a Bitch on the back...

Warp

 

[FJRottie]

You package is to big.

Take some steriodz and shrink your parts, but get huge everywhere elze. Yaa.

 

[Geezer]

I'm 5"11"" and move back on the seat sometimes, and sit up tight against the tank sometimes. I have noticed the paint starting to show wear and am also looking for a solution.

I tried a couple of those thin sheet magnets which people use to advertise on but they don't stick very well and don't fit around the curves of the tank.

I have seen 'tank protectors' that zig zag sort of like lightning bolts which would stick on but I don't like the way they look and I'm not sure I want the sticky stuff on my tank.

So, if CISCO has a solution, please post it for us all.

Thanks,

 

[Lauden]

I've got the same issues. Had the bike since June this year, just turned 13k and the paint is wearing right where my nuts wrap the tank.

I looked at the tankslapper, but I've always had trouple with 'film' type solutions. What I would love is a magnetic wrap for the sides and back of the tank.

Would be interested in hearing CISCO's solution.

 

[twowheelnut]

Bagster from Bikejohnny.com

 

[Tim05fjr]

Whatever happened to those tank bras they used to sell? I had one on my FZ1 for 2 years. It fit well and looked good. Yamaha sold them and I haven't been able to find one for the FJR.

Tim

 

[twowheelnut]

Whatever happened to those tank bras they used to sell? I had one on my FZ1 for 2 years. It fit well and looked good. Yamaha sold them and I haven't been able to find one for the FJR.
Tim

Click on the link I just posted...

 

[RadioHowie]

Man, I LOVE my new FJR, but you tank-humpers need a hobby.

:rolf:

 

[crewof1]

Whatever happened  to those tank bras they used to sell? I had one on my FZ1 for 2 years. It fit well and looked good. Yamaha sold them and I haven't been able to find one for the FJR.
Tim

Here's one from Mag-Knight:

Mag-Knight

and a sport-bike style one from Yamaha:

Yamaha Tank-Pad

These are the two I'm considering, because my Tankslapper is looking whipped after a year...

 

[nohog]

My Mag-Knight has been protecting the tank for a year and, in black, it looks like part of the bike. I'd buy one again . . .

 

[BrunDog]

I don't know what the hell is wrong with you guys!?! :blink:

Why do you want to protect yourself from crotch rubbing?? I love to have my crotch rubbed. :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

Some people... :haha:

-BD

 

[RadioHowie]

Is that anything like when my leg was broken and I was mugged?

That's when I got my crutch robbed.

 

[RonC]

"Tank Protection From Crotch Rubbing"

Just stop rubbing your crotch!

Ron 'just trying to be helpful'

 

[Old Dog]

I bought a "Carbon look" Mag-Knight and liked it except no matter what I did I couldn't get a couple of spots that curve upwards on to the center of the tank to lay down. Sooooo, I cut mine into three sections very neatly and now everything lays nice and smooth and is a snap to put back on. I also work with the same magnetic sheeting where I work (that we only get in white)And am now in the process of trying different primers, paint's and clear coats. I'll post some pics if I can get good results that last. By the way, Just for kicks I found out that a 18"X 50' roll of this stuff is the same price as one Mag-Knight And it does come in basic colors.

 

[Woodstock]

Mag-Knight here, didn't have any trouble getting it to lay down. You just need lots of patience and hot air. (I used a hair dryer)

 

[Thug]

Carbon Fibre Tank Protector from Geelong Carbon Craft here in Oz very strong and very pretty as you can see...