Tank Protector

[Slinger]

Does anyone anywhere in the world know where you can get any form of tank protection to stop scratching the tank around the crutch area?

DL1000K9 new owner.

[rcacs]

Suzuki offers one. They sell for about 25.00 USD. Check with your local dealer.

Cheers

[Heavy]

Almost every bike shop has the stick-on ones.

http://www.progrip.it/2006/accessories/5005.jpg

http://www.progrip.it/default.asp?tip=1&ite=acc


Australian importer:

http://www.jtr.com.au/

[Slinger]

Thanks to you both. I had a look on the Canadian Suzuki site after your posts and found the type I am after.My Suzuki dealer has told me they aren't available in Australia. I will direct him to the site and see if he can order it again. If not I will have to order it from over there myself.

My New Baby

http://www.stromtrooper.com/picture.php?albumid=222&pictureid=1020
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Vstrom DL1000K9
Madstad, Centre Stand, Hepco & Becker Journey 42 litre panniers, H&B 52Litre Top Box, Heated Grips, Power Supply, Cruise control, Engine Guards and pannier bag inserts.

[BOURBON BOY]

http://www.thetankslapper.biz/ offers two clear versions, one is 3M protective film that you can't easily remove, the other is a static type that you can remove and reapply whenever you want. I used the removable one under my Suzuki tank bra, so down the road if I take the bra off, the paint isn't dulled from a bra rubbing on the tank. Really easy to put on, just wax the tank 1st, spray area with alcohol/water mixture, and smooth it out with a squegee. This may be even more of a issue on a dark colored bike (like yours) which buy the way looks really sharp! Who makes your saddlebags- I like them. Cheers-BB

[rcacs]

Ouch...I just looked at the AU website. The prices are huge.....

And I thought we Canucks were being gouged at times.

Cheers!

(and yes, what make are those side cases?..they look great!)

[Slinger]

Hepco & Becker Journey 42 litre with detachable racks. panniers take about 5 seconds to get on and off but even better the racking takes less than 30 seconds to get off and about 40 seconds to put back on. Also have Hepco & Becker 52 litre top box. I just love them.
Link to Canadian distributors site for Hepco and Becker.

http://www.motointer.com/mi/en-CA/Pieces.aspx?CatID=47

[rcacs]

I have Shad 42L side cases/top trunk, and am very happy with them. But if I was in the market I would def give those Hepco's a try.

Cheers

[rcacs]

New one on EBay right now, 28 clams.

http://shop.ebay.com/items/__suzuki-dl650?_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A 1%257C72%253A1171&_dmpt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_pgn=1

Cheers!

[Slinger]

Thanks

But they want $82 to ship to me!!!

[skyydiver]

http://www.thetankslapper.biz/ offers two clear versions, one is 3M protective film that you can't easily remove, the other is a static type that you can remove and reapply whenever you want. I used the removable one under my Suzuki tank bra, so down the road if I take the bra off, the paint isn't dulled from a bra rubbing on the tank. Really easy to put on, just wax the tank 1st, spray area with alcohol/water mixture, and smooth it out with a squegee. This may be even more of a issue on a dark colored bike (like yours) which buy the way looks really sharp! Who makes your saddlebags- I like them. Cheers-BB

Anybody use the static cling versions? Do they hang on as long as you want 'em to? Do they cover enough to protect from a magnetic tank bag at all six magnets?







Will they also stick to lady skin after a long ride? Doh!

[Slinger]

New one on EBay right now, 28 clams.

http://shop.ebay.com/items/__suzuki-dl650?_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A 1%257C72%253A1171&_dmpt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_pgn=1

Cheers!

Thanks Again

I have ordered 1 after they changed the postage to $33 US. Still a lot for something I could post anywhere in the world for $10 MAX. But still better than having scratches on my tank.

Thank You Again

[BOURBON BOY]

Anybody use the static cling versions? Do they hang on as long as you want 'em to? Do they cover enough to protect from a magnetic tank bag at all six magnets?







Will they also stick to lady skin after a long ride? Doh!
I'm using the static version under my Suzuki bra, so far no problems, they also make a complete kit to cover almost the whole bike, you may e-mail them about what you want. Cheers-BB