gt_mule Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I will be picking up an '03 XX in the next week or so. I see all these great pics of tank bras and carbon fiber tank pads - I'm wondering where people got theirs. Also found this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...mMakeTrack=true on ebay. Anyone used this? I would like to avoid jacket scratches AND knee wear. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Involute Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I bought my Tankslapper kit for the XX for $15 I think. I like it. I use it and a LP Full Tank Bra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I have this Lockhart Philips protector, in black/grey: LP Tank Protector I find it works well and looks pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toynut Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Mag Knight tank protectors are magnetic and easily removable(for waxing tank, etc). They are custom made for the bike, and look great on a XX in Carbon Fiber look or color matched. They protect the back and sides of the tank and where the knee and thigh would normally make contact with the tank. I have one on my FJR1300 as well. http://www.mag-knight.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Lockhart Phillips here. Relatively cheap, good fit, and no damage to the underlying paint after 40k+ miles (went through two bras in that time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkbrdrydr Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I had always used a Mag-Knight tank bra on my XX but never really liked the way that it looked on the tank. After looking closely at the locations of all of the scratches on that bra, and learning that 99.99% of them were right at the back of the tank... I decided to install a genuine Honda tank pad instead. In the U.K. this pad carries part number 08P61-MCS-800 and is shown in the official Honda U.K. Accessories Catalog as an accessory tank pad for the CBR1100XX, ST1300, and a few other models. In the United States the part number is 08P61-MCS-100 and the box says that it's an ST1300 part. Bottom line is that it costs $41.07 from Service Honda and it fits the XX perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toynut Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 The Honda pad looks great, but it doesn't protect the sides of the tank at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
county Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Bagster is what I decided on. Full cover and tank bag. I leave the bag on the bike year-round. 20+ k miles and still in good shape (coupla zipper pulls been replaced but that's it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkbrdrydr Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 The Honda pad looks great, but it doesn't protect the sides of the tank at all. Protect the sides of the tank from what? I wrote in my post that I'd looked closely at the locations of all of the scratches on the Mag-Knight bra, and after deciding that 99.99% of them were at the back of the tank it made sense to use the Honda pad. If you have scratches all over the sides of your tank, then use a Bagster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toynut Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Blkbrdrydr, Just replying to the question posed on the thread. Some of us DO tend to hug (and steer) the bike with our knees on the tank, though. That's why British bikes had those rubber tank pads! I would like to avoid jacket scratches AND knee wear. BTW, GO PISTONS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodooxx Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 i have a honda tank pad like the one above to protect the tank from my belt. i also use sniders paint guard to protect the sides and under my tank bag. its a clear vinyl that sticks on with static electricity. cut it to fit spray on some water then apply and squegee the water bubbles out. can hardly tell its there. looks good and peels off easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
later2day Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 OK, this cover takes a while to order in, but it's awesome. I have one for my Bird, and it accepts a custom tank bag with full tank coverage for protection from scratches and sun fading. I don't have a picture of it on my bike available now, but here is a link to see what the cover looks like off the bike. They now have CBR embroidered on the side and it looks pretty cool. Bagster Cover for XX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 I will be picking up an '03 XX in the next week or so. I see all these great pics of tank bras and carbon fiber tank pads - I'm wondering where people got theirs. Also found this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...mMakeTrack=true on ebay. Anyone used this? I would like to avoid jacket scratches AND knee wear. Thanks I tried some clear tank protector and it turned out opaque and rather matt looking so took it off, I guess I'd rather scratches than that stuff, still looking for a really CLEAR product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXMAN Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Lockhart Phillips here. Relatively cheap, good fit, and no damage to the underlying paint after 40k+ miles (went through two bras in that time) +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_40 Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Lockhart Phillips here. Relatively cheap, good fit, and no damage to the underlying paint after 40k+ miles (went through two bras in that time) +1 +2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zypp Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 i cover all the scratches on my 99 with a magnetic tank bag that put the scratches there in the first place :icon_duh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarchyXX Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 I ordered a bagster last week and the people that i know have them say they are the ducks guts not cheap but very good quality. now i just need to wait 4-6 weeks for it to arrive Cheers Marchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langly Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Tankslapper since 2001 33k miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdman Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 In the United States the part number is 08P61-MCS-100 and the box says that it's an ST1300 part. For the ST1300 thay also make a set of stick on knee pads. In conjunction with the tank pad, they protect very well and look slick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianm767 Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Tank slapper all the way, can you see it? I didn't think so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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