Paint / panel protection kit

[MortiisMachine]

Evening, has anyone seen any options yet on paint / panel protection. I'v seen the products you can cut to shape yourself but would be interested in a pre cut set.

 

[eemsreno]

I would be happy just to get the Tenere tank protector in this country.

 

[Swagger]

.... seen any options yet on paint / panel protection ...

If anyone's gonna do it ... it'll be 'Venture Shield' ... I've got that on the FJR.

 

[Willb]

I hope Venture Shield does produce one.
I had checked with Mag-Knight and they said they do not plan to produce a tank protector. I'm disappointed, because I've used them on various other bikes for many years and they've had excellent performance.

Will B
V-Strom 1000, CBR 900RR, and soon to be Raven Super Tenere

 

[MortiisMachine]

only used this type of thing on mtb before so will check that company out, still trying to find out if bagster are doing a tank cover as well

 

[SpeedStar]

I will be making something once I get my bike to make the templates from. I make these for the V-Strom and they have been very popular. I have a few things in mind and will be offering these as soon as I can.

 

[MortiisMachine]

I will be making something once I get my bike to make the templates from. I make these for the V-Strom and they have been very popular. I have a few things in mind and will be offering these as soon as I can.

great news, keep me posted with any updates

 

[SpeedStar]

I will. I plan to get these done as soon as I get the bike. I have a number of potential ideas.

 

[MortiisMachine]

I will. I plan to get these done as soon as I get the bike. I have a number of potential ideas.

I look forward to the updates..

 

[fjr1300]

Tank Slapper is another company. They make kits, bike specific. The 3M film can be removed and re-applied.

http://thetankslapper.biz/osc/index.php?osCsid=c1a7335a6a89e38a07912354a0aecaee

 

[fredz43]

Tank Slapper is another company. They make kits, bike specific. The 3M film can be removed and re-applied.

http://thetankslapper.biz/osc/index.php?osCsid=c1a7335a6a89e38a07912354a0aecaee

I have used his kits on several bikes. The standard tankslapper material can be removed and reapplied and offer limted protection. The optional 3M kits offer more permanent protection and are not meant to be removed and reapplied. My local dealer uses the removable tankslapper material on saddlebags of some sport touring bikes in the showroom, as customers tend to scrape the lids with their shoes as they swing a leg over. For customers who buy bikes and want more durable semi permanent protection, they do custom installation of 3M material. It has been my experience in doing business with Tankslapper that paying a little more for the 3M material is money well spent.

http://thetankslapper.biz/comparison.html

 

[SpeedStar]

Mine will be a permanent solution that will not come off unless you choose to take it off. Then, it will come off clean without damaging the surface.
I had the tankslapper product before and did not have results that I wanted from it. YMMV.

 

[fredz43]

Mine will be a permanent solution that will not come off unless you choose to take it off. Then, it will come off clean without damaging the surface.
I had the tankslapper product before and did not have results that I wanted from it. YMMV.

Did you have the original tankslapper material or their 3M kit? The 3M won't come off until you makean effort to take it off, and it is then not reusable and will not damage the surface. I think the 3M is great stuff and you can buy it in bulk. The standard tankslapper stuff isn't worth the time or $$ in my opinion.

 

[SpeedStar]

I had the regular. Not worth it IMO.

 

[mobyfubar]

I've got the TechSpec Gripster pads on my Street Triple and like them. On the other hand, I haven't used anything else so don't have a comparison. SpeedStar, what kind of material do you use?

 

[SpeedStar]

I use a heavy 12Mil thick material with 3M adhesive backing. The same as all the good vinyl graphics companies. It holds up great to abuse and goes on very easy with no bubbles.

 

[fredz43]

I use a heavy 12Mil thick material with 3M adhesive backing. The same as all the good vinyl graphics companies. It holds up great to abuse and goes on very easy with no bubbles.

That sounds like great stuff, Devin. I'll probably put some of my spare 3M pieces on the sides of my tank to protect it until you get your kit in production. I already have the Tenere guy tank pad.

 

[SpeedStar]

That sounds like great stuff, Devin. I'll probably put some of my spare 3M pieces on the sides of my tank to protect it until you get your kit in production. I already have the Tenere guy tank pad.

Sounds good Fredz43. I will be on it as soon as I get my bike.

 

[colorider]

I've got the TechSpec Gripster pads on my Street Triple and like them. On the other hand, I haven't used anything else so don't have a comparison. SpeedStar, what kind of material do you use?

I have these on my FJR and am very pleased. I also ordered the un-cut sheets and made my own for my KLR. Worked great!

 

[MortiisMachine]

Sounds good Fredz43. I will be on it as soon as I get my bike.

SpeedStar am I correct in thinking that your be making pre cut kits for the Super Ten?