How easy is it ...

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

How easy will it be to take this off my tank and fit a new one ? this was on when I got the bike

[suzukijax 0]

I change mine all the time just have a lot of patience and either a hot gun or hair dryer and do it bit by bit but watch your fingers

[E.goldstein 0]

Dave get an hairdryer and just gently worm up the sticker before you start. It will help!












E.goldstein “they watching you”!

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

Thanks both

[lee1 1]

dave aint got a hair dryer

[E.goldstein 0]

@lee wrote:

dave aint got a hair dryer

Dave









E.Goldstein “They are watching you”

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

and Tbh last time I use the wifes to dry the petrol tank out ont Matchless before I sealed it, It over heated and stoped working

[RichardH 0]

Where is the pic of the new one????

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

ITCHY wrote:

Where is the pic of the new one????

Not got one yet, was wondering how easy it was to do because I havn't done it before, goijg to get a new seat then i wil do it

[RichardH 0]

Took me about half an hour, old one off, new one on

[Chas 0]

CAREFULL.

I peeled one off my (once) immaculate blue tank & brought alot of paint off with it.

Suzuki's (Bandits in particular) really do have a SHITE standard of finish.

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@Chas wrote:

CAREFULL.

I peeled one off my (once) immaculate blue tank & brought alot of paint off with it.

Suzuki's (Bandits in particular) really do have a SHITE standard of finish.

Do you think I am best to leave it then ?

[lee1 1]

@Davehutch wrote:

@Chas wrote:

CAREFULL.

I peeled one off my (once) immaculate blue tank & brought alot of paint off with it.

Suzuki's (Bandits in particular) really do have a SHITE standard of finish.

Do you think I am best to leave it then ?

its upto you dave just be really carefull

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

Really dont know now what to do, woulds like a new one but dont want to it up, Suppose i could find a bigger one that would cover it if it did take the paint off,

[peejay 0]

I reckon you should leave well alone Dave, you might end up having to respray the tank mate, not really worth having to do that is it ?

[Grumpyowl 0]

How is it stuck on ?
Is it Vinyl or real carbon fibre

I've stuck my real carbon fibre tank pad on with clear silicone sticks like shit to a blanket so I would not like to try and get that off.

If Its just self adhesive vinyl as already posted hot air dryer

[dick65 0]

ive just put a see thru keiti one on the ace not cheap but qualitys superb,the old one a cheap motrax one just peeled off,whatever you do take it slowly

[Delboy 0]

Rip it off Dave and have a custom paint job to go with your new seat.Just a thought.

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

Listened to what you all said and after seeing Jezza's bike on Monday fancied the clear ones (not so sure now) so thought I would have a go and get the old one off and make sure it wasn't marked underneath before i ordered clear, So wife is at work and got the hair dryer and in her make up thing for nail varnish remover ( gtman's/trevs) tip .

here is the out come , but not sure now if to go for clear or not also want to put something where my knees rub the tank too.








Thanks for all your advice just need to make my mind up what i want to put on now any ideas ??

[Stue11 0]

Good job there Dave, ile have a look and find some links later

[Grumpyowl 0]

I know this is not everyones cup of tea and my mate takes piss out of mine .
The 1st thing I bought for my Hayabusa was a Baglux tank cover.

They keep your tank pristine (for resale time).
They are the best way to attach a tank bag.
They are great for gripping the tank with your knees.

I know Its "Marmite" you either love or hate the look but I've also put original Suzuki chrome "S" tank badges on mine and think they look smart.

I've used one on 5 bikes now and would not be without one TBH

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@Grumpyowl wrote:

I know this is not everyones cup of tea and my mate takes piss out of mine .
The 1st thing I bought for my Hayabusa was a Baglux tank cover.

They keep your tank pristine (for resale time).
They are the best way to attach a tank bag.
They are great for gripping the tank with your knees.

I know Its "Marmite" you either love or hate the look but I've also put original Suzuki chrome "S" tank badges on mine and think they look smart.

I've used one on 5 bikes now and would not be without one TBH

it would just worry me about muck getting between that and the tank and it rubbing , take it that hasn't happened to you ?

[lee1 1]

you want a nice shiney chrome affect one like mine dave

good job on removeing it

[lee1 1]

@lee wrote:

you want a nice shiney chrome affect one like mine dave

good job on removeing it

here ya go dave [img][/img]

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

thanks lee but not so sure that will look right on mine

[lee1 1]

@Davehutch wrote:

thanks lee but not so sure that will look right on mine

one of them could be the start of blinging ya bike dave

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@lee wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

thanks lee but not so sure that will look right on mine

one of them could be the start of blinging ya bike dave

[Grumpyowl 0]

@Davehutch wrote:

@Grumpyowl wrote:

I know this is not everyones cup of tea and my mate takes piss out of mine .
The 1st thing I bought for my Hayabusa was a Baglux tank cover.

They keep your tank pristine (for resale time).
They are the best way to attach a tank bag.
They are great for gripping the tank with your knees.

I know Its "Marmite" you either love or hate the look but I've also put original Suzuki chrome "S" tank badges on mine and think they look smart.

I've used one on 5 bikes now and would not be without one TBH

it would just worry me about muck getting between that and the tank and it rubbing , take it that hasn't happened to you ?

Not an issue and they take 2 mins to put on and off once used to them so most times I polish the bike I take It off and polish the tank

[dick65 0]

good work dave,ive just got some stomp grips for the tank sides i didnt want to chafe the tank,also they stop you sliding and give your knees something to grip when cornering/braking,not cheap but worth it also see through

[Chadatious 0]

AS said use a hair dryer.

Star art a corner with heat peel that corner and heat then peel as you go, dont peel cold as they often leave marks. then when you put new one of heat that so it stickes better

[jezza 0]

Dave I think I have a carbon fibre tank shield on my old tank in the shed , if you want to give it a try i'll bring it over next time we meet up.

something similer to this. Its only held in place by little foam sticky pads so easily removable.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RACELITE-Carbon-Fibre-Motorcycle-Tank-Shield-GSXR-/270733353459?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3f08f721f3

[pugeyed 0]

im after a carbon fibre one for my tank, currently waiting for them to come back in stock.

[Guest Guest]

looks good, cleanest removal job ive seen.

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

Tryed the clear not sure if i like it or not now

[day101 0]

@Davehutch wrote:

Tryed the clear not sure if i like it or not now

doesnt look right being clear

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@day101 wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

Tryed the clear not sure if i like it or not now

doesnt look right being clear

looked good when I seen it on jezza's bike

[Stue11 0]

@Davehutch wrote:

@day101 wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

Tryed the clear not sure if i like it or not now

doesnt look right being clear

looked good when I seen it on jezza's bike

Its there to do a job mate, looks wise cant decide til seen in flesh

[day101 0]

i suppose you dont see many, might just be me. as long as it does its job

[pugeyed 0]

dont like it , but i think thats because you expect to see a tank protector on there

[dick65 0]

if it protects the tank its alright,ive got a keiti see thru gel one on mine ill post a piccy next couple of days

[dick65 0]

a few pics of my clear 3d gel clear tank pad.






it looks better in the flesh.

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

looks a lot better than mine dick thanks for posting the pics dick

[dick65 0]

cheers dave,i think yours is alright when i got the ace it had a cheap white tank pad on that just peeled off,the one i put on took some finding got it on ebay about £17

[RichardH 0]

Posted this before but thought i would remind you what a real one looks like

[dick65 0]

nice one itchy,i wouldnt like that close to my nether regions