Advice on tank pad\protectors - Page 2

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

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Originally Posted by CrazyKell

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.

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

Good brands?

pauldun170 · 12-11-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyKell

Why would you take it off?

You never know...

Homeslice · 12-11-2009, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyKell

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

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Originally Posted by karl_1052

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?!?!

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

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Originally Posted by CrazyKell

Whhhhaaaaat?!?!

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.

12-11-2009, 11:40 AM	#11
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	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 __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

12-11-2009, 12:21 PM	#15
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	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. __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

12-11-2009, 02:27 PM	#17
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	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. __________________ Racing For Smiles

12-11-2009, 03:47 PM	#19
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	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. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

12-11-2009, 02:36 PM	#18
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I had one of those 3M material things........Worked OK, but after a few months the edges became all bubbly/dirty.