|
| bondage007 | | Set |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 18/07/2011 | | Posts | : | 263 | | Location | : | Glocester, Rhode Island, United States |
|
| | Posted : 13 Sep 2011 - 00:37 Post title : Gas tank protection | | | Does anyone have any suggestions on gas tank protection from jacket etc. I am under the impression that Triumph's water based paint is "soft".
I have already noticed some light scratches.
I am considering 2 routes;
1. Leather tank pad (see pic) but I think dirt would get under it an would require frequent removal and cleaning.
2. Tank pad with adhesive backing, found one for a R3 (see pic), may work but I'm not sure if bottom pad radius would be close to T-Bird seat radius.
Any other Ideas, sources for covers/pads?
Thanks
John
| 2010 Thunderbird Factory 1700, Uni Filter, Hogslayers, 7" Adjure Headlamp Lamp Upgrade
"When injustice becomes law rebellion becomes duty"
|
|
|
|
| Linemech | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 27/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 23 | | Location | : | Tennessee, United States |
|
| | Posted : 13 Sep 2011 - 02:47 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: bondage007) | | | I too like the leather tank pad with pocket, but was concerned about the paint getting scratched up under it after seeing so many posts about the soft paint. Will definately follow this thread to see comments from people with these items.
Sam
2010 T-Bird SE
| Sam
2010 Thunderbird 1600 SE
2008 Yamaha Venture S
|
|
|
|
| Bulldog | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 28/07/2011 | | Posts | : | 39 | | Location | : | NC, United States |
|
| | Posted : 13 Sep 2011 - 03:54 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: Linemech) | | | I liked the looks of the leather pocket but didn't end up getting because of multiple posts from people that bought it and said that it really scratched up the tank. I guess you could try putting a felt backing on it but seems like if you pay close to $100 for an accessory you shouldn't have to screw with it. I am just looking for another aftermarket alternative, found this site but doesn't have Tbird specific pads
Link
| 2011 Storm
|
|
|
|
| Harald73 | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 20/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 92 | | Location | : | Hellsinki, Finland |
|
| | Posted : 13 Sep 2011 - 05:29 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: Bulldog) | | | I installed the Tankslapper covers last winter and inspite of the fact that their not holding on very well (have to re-install them next winter), they do the job of protecting the paint.
Cheap and easy solution.
Link
|
|
|
|
| Freebird | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 03/03/2011 | | Posts | : | 260 | | Location | : | Australia |
|
| | Posted : 13 Sep 2011 - 09:07 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: bondage007) | | | G'day I am considering the leather tank pouch cover as well and I believe there is a solution to the dust and scratching problem underneath. There is some clear paint protective tape it is called ICS racers tape will not pull paint off when removed it is used by NASCAR teams I believe. So my idea is to cover the section of the tank to be covered by the leather cover and there you go problem solved. I have already used this tape under the rubber pads under the passenger section of the dual touring seat . These rubber pads sit straight on the paint of the rear mudguard BAD DESIGN ! I'm thinking there will be a few people get a horrible shock when they lift there seat to find great ugly rub marks through the paint . Hope this idea helps.
|
|
|
|
| EnGage | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 14/07/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,155 | | Location | : | Grand Rapids, MI, United States |
|
| | Posted : 13 Sep 2011 - 16:26 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: Freebird) | | |
Freebird wrote:
G'day I am considering the leather tank pouch cover as well and I believe there is a solution to the dust and scratching problem underneath. There is some clear paint protective tape it is called ICS racers tape will not pull paint off when removed it is used by NASCAR teams I believe. So my idea is to cover the section of the tank to be covered by the leather cover and there you go problem solved. I have already used this tape under the rubber pads under the passenger section of the dual touring seat . These rubber pads sit straight on the paint of the rear mudguard BAD DESIGN ! I'm thinking there will be a few people get a horrible shock when they lift there seat to find great ugly rub marks through the paint . Hope this idea helps. |
|
If you use the tank pad you will need to protect the paint. I used the tank pad for a year and it scratched my paint so bad that I now have a new tank!
|
|
|
|
| zolti | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,127 | | Location | : | newcastle , United Kingdom |
|
| | Posted : 13 Sep 2011 - 19:58 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: EnGage) | | | oxford make a thick sticky back protector that you can cut to the size you require. used it on the sides of the tank where my triumph gear was making speedy inroads to bare metal. it worked excellently.
|
|
|
|
| tadpole | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 18/05/2009 | | Posts | : | 307 | | Location | : | Mandurah, West Australia, Australia |
|
| | Posted : 13 Sep 2011 - 20:03 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: EnGage) | | | Hi Guys, I used retro triumph tankpad and techspec sidepads to suit a street triple 675.....happy with the look and the tank is well
protected...cheers, Tadpole
Triumph retro tankpad A9718002-Y
Techspec pads 62-0049-ss 
|
|
|
|
| bondage007 | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 18/07/2011 | | Posts | : | 263 | | Location | : | Glocester, Rhode Island, United States |
|
| | Posted : 14 Sep 2011 - 00:28 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: tadpole) | | | Thanks all, great leads on tank pads.
Tadpole, I like the Retro pads, do you have a link or name of the vendor you bought them from? I also shot a e-mail to British Customs about the Rocket tank pad (pic'd above), they think it only says "Triumph". I replyed asking for rough dimensions. Sean's reply was very prompt and answered my question. Will pass along dimensions if I get them.
John
| 2010 Thunderbird Factory 1700, Uni Filter, Hogslayers, 7" Adjure Headlamp Lamp Upgrade
"When injustice becomes law rebellion becomes duty"
|
|
|
|
| tadpole | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 18/05/2009 | | Posts | : | 307 | | Location | : | Mandurah, West Australia, Australia |
|
| | Posted : 14 Sep 2011 - 05:13 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: bondage007) | | | Hi John, Got the triumph retro pad through my dealer and you can order the others direct from Techspec, go to their site, cheers, Tadpole
|
|
|
|
| zolti | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,127 | | Location | : | newcastle , United Kingdom |
|
| | Posted : 14 Sep 2011 - 19:22 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: bondage007) | | |
bondage007 wrote:
Thanks all, great leads on tank pads.
John |
|
if your looking for knee pads check out the america oval style they mirror the lower egde of the tank perfectly and look superb,
for an image check my photos - genuine triumph part
|
|
|
|
| tadpole | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 18/05/2009 | | Posts | : | 307 | | Location | : | Mandurah, West Australia, Australia |
|
| | Posted : 14 Sep 2011 - 21:49 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: zolti) | | | Hi Zolti, I was in two minds which to use, yours look great....what made my mind up was that the techspec pads use a special adhesive which means they can removed and replaced as often as you like (as long as the surface is kept clean) and i liked the look . (saw them on ataDudes album here), cheers, Tadpole
|
|
|
|
| butch | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 15/09/2011 | | Posts | : | 4 | | Location | : | Wyoming, United States |
|
| | Posted : 15 Sep 2011 - 14:50 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: bondage007) | | | I had clear bra applied to my tank and front fender, can hardly see it!
Cost was $45.00, protects from rock chips and dragging stuff across the tank.
| When people fear their government there is tyranny, when the government fear the people there is liberty.
|
|
|
|
| Bulldog | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 28/07/2011 | | Posts | : | 39 | | Location | : | NC, United States |
|
| | Posted : 15 Sep 2011 - 19:58 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: tadpole) | | | Tadpole,
I really like the Techspec pads on your tank, just want to verify that it is 62-0049-ss. Went on their website to order and it looks like a completely different shape. Did you cut yours at all?
| 2011 Storm
|
|
|
|
| feduke | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 11/08/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,441 | | Location | : | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States |
|
| | Posted : 15 Sep 2011 - 21:17 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: butch) | | |
butch wrote:
I had clear bra applied to my tank and front fender, can hardly see it! |
|
Can you still see the nipples?
| I'm a secondhand vegetarian. Cows eat grass. I eat cows.
|
|
|
|
| butch | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 15/09/2011 | | Posts | : | 4 | | Location | : | Wyoming, United States |
|
| | Posted : 15 Sep 2011 - 21:38 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: feduke) | | | Yea really good today its 45 degrees!!
| When people fear their government there is tyranny, when the government fear the people there is liberty.
|
|
|
|
| tadpole | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 18/05/2009 | | Posts | : | 307 | | Location | : | Mandurah, West Australia, Australia |
|
| | Posted : 15 Sep 2011 - 22:34 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: Bulldog) | | | Hi Bulldog, My invoice reads......
62-0049-ss GRIPSTER,TRI,675 (06-11) STREET TRIPLE (09-11) DAVE MOSS $46.95 aus dollar plus $15 shipping
cheers, Tadpole
|
|
|
|
| tadpole | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 18/05/2009 | | Posts | : | 307 | | Location | : | Mandurah, West Australia, Australia |
|
| | Posted : 15 Sep 2011 - 22:36 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: tadpole) | | | Sorry, should have added, no I haven,t altered them in any way and yes they look slightly different on the site,,,
Have a look at ..ataDude,s album, he has them on his bike too, cheers, Tadpole
|
|
|
|
| Bulldog | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 28/07/2011 | | Posts | : | 39 | | Location | : | NC, United States |
|
| | Posted : 15 Sep 2011 - 23:55 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: tadpole) | | | Thanks Tadpole... I think they look really good
| 2011 Storm
|
|
|
|
| bondage007 | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 18/07/2011 | | Posts | : | 263 | | Location | : | Glocester, Rhode Island, United States |
|
| | Posted : 24 Sep 2011 - 13:55 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection | | | Update
Found two options that I like.
1- Techspec offers thier material in 7.5" x13", I could trim to fit (little narrower and notched under tank. Bulk pad comes with 2 sheets 7.5" 13" for about $49.99. Could use extra for other wear areas. For some reason couldn't get to thier website this morning, no link sorry.
2- Immortal graphics makes some cool tank pads but this may be second choice due to cleaning around nooks and crannies of pad.
Link
John
| 2010 Thunderbird Factory 1700, Uni Filter, Hogslayers, 7" Adjure Headlamp Lamp Upgrade
"When injustice becomes law rebellion becomes duty"
|
|
|
|
| bondage007 | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 18/07/2011 | | Posts | : | 263 | | Location | : | Glocester, Rhode Island, United States |
|
| | Posted : 10 Oct 2011 - 19:43 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection | | | Ended up going with Immortal Graphix but mounted it "Y" down due to better coverage. Pattern is original British flag black.
| 2010 Thunderbird Factory 1700, Uni Filter, Hogslayers, 7" Adjure Headlamp Lamp Upgrade
"When injustice becomes law rebellion becomes duty"
|
|
|
|
| McLeod | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 11/12/2010 | | Posts | : | 29 | | Location | : | Pickering, Ontario, Canada |
|
| | Posted : 05 Nov 2011 - 02:42 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: bondage007) | | | I like the tank bib. I have one complaint. I was trailering the bikes through two days of rain at the end of August. I have an open trailer for two bikes. When I took the Thunderbird off the trailer, I reached into the pouch for something. There was water up to my second knuckle. I realized that the water had no where to go. So I am drilling a few holes for drainage.
| How hard can it be? It's not rocket surgery.
|
|
|
|
| MotorMac | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 29/08/2010 | | Posts | : | 1,822 | | Location | : | Nor Cal, United States |
|
| | Posted : 05 Nov 2011 - 21:41 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: zolti) | | | Hey Zolti!
You wouldn't happen to have a part number handy for those knee pads, would ya? All I can find are America tank pads shaped much differently than yours. If there were such a thing as factory T-Bird pads, I'll bet they'd look just like that. Nice job!
Thanks! -Mike
| 
|
|
|
|
| Bulldog | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 28/07/2011 | | Posts | : | 39 | | Location | : | NC, United States |
|
| | Posted : 07 Nov 2011 - 21:25 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: tadpole) | | | Tadpole-
My Techspec pads are not staying on very well, used alcohol to clean the tank and a hairdryer to heat surface to 80 degrees.... still wanting to peel off. Called Techspec and they are sending another set.....Have you had any problems with your tank pads?
Thanks
JD
| 2011 Storm
|
|
|
|
| tadpole | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 18/05/2009 | | Posts | : | 307 | | Location | : | Mandurah, West Australia, Australia |
|
| | Posted : 07 Nov 2011 - 21:44 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: Bulldog) | | | Hi JD, Absolutely no probs, they still look great, no lifting on the deges whatsoever, very pleased, cheers, Tadpole
|
|
|
|
| tadpole | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 18/05/2009 | | Posts | : | 307 | | Location | : | Mandurah, West Australia, Australia |
|
| | Posted : 07 Nov 2011 - 21:46 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: tadpole) | | | oops." edges" ..typo, sori
|
|
|
|
| Aussie_Al | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 16/03/2012 | | Posts | : | 20 | | Location | : | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
|
| | Posted : 21 Mar 2012 - 05:46 Post title : Re: Gas tank protection (Re: Bulldog) | | | Hey Zolti, Im with MotorMac, do you have a part number for your knee pads? EVERYTHING is expensive in Aus'. We get ripped off so bad. Im really not too keen on buying the wrong type then trying again..
Thanks Al'
|
|
|