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chezvegas85
20-07-12, 08:41 PM
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chezvegas85
20-07-12, 08:49 PM
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chezvegas85
20-07-12, 08:49 PM
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chezvegas85
20-07-12, 08:50 PM
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chezvegas85
20-07-12, 08:51 PM
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chezvegas85
20-07-12, 08:51 PM
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chezvegas85
20-07-12, 08:52 PM
Forgot to put the black plastic triangle cover back under the seat area. But just imagine its there =)
Mikey10
20-07-12, 09:13 PM
off
Elliott
20-07-12, 09:14 PM
Unless you have the matching baglux tankbag id have it off
dkid
20-07-12, 09:21 PM
Off mate.
Mrs DJ Fridge
20-07-12, 09:33 PM
I'd always say have it off, no really, take the tank cover off, bike is beautiful without it.
Spank86
20-07-12, 09:48 PM
I'd always say have it off, .

Was that what attracted mr fridge to you?
squirrel_hunter
20-07-12, 10:08 PM
I feel like I'm at the Optometrists. The second one, but its still slightly blurry?
chezvegas85
20-07-12, 10:10 PM
Was that what attracted mr fridge to you?

haha!

I've had the bike for a year and only just taken it off. Prefer it 'naked' myself, looks sportier. Also its like owning a new bike. Affirmation is always good though, thanks guys n gals
Specialone
21-07-12, 05:27 AM
Is it practical?
Do you use the tank bag it's designed for on a regular basis?

I leave mine on my sprint for two reasons...

I use my tank bag fairly regular

My leathers were scratching the crap out of the sides of the tank, so the cover protects it against that.
maviczap
21-07-12, 08:23 AM
On, it'll protect your tank. No one will notice it
chezvegas85
21-07-12, 09:23 AM
Is it practical?

For me no, I don't have the bank bag - the cover was just on when I got the bike.

It may be preventing scratches, although i wear kevlar jeans with knee protection usually and textiles if the weather is crappy. So not sure if either would be an issue.
Sir Trev
22-07-12, 05:41 PM
Is it practical?
Do you use the tank bag it's designed for on a regular basis?

I leave mine on my sprint for two reasons...

I use my tank bag fairly regular

My leathers were scratching the crap out of the sides of the tank, so the cover protects it against that.

This. Mine is on all the time but then I use my Bagster bag every ride as the pockets on my leathers are too small for my phone and glasses case. I also found my leathers scuffed the paint on my curvy quite badly so got a cover as soon as I got this bike.