Marks on tank - why and what can I do about it?
 

Hi, just done 300 plus miles on my shiney Nebular Black SV and already there are white marks on the side of the tank where I have been holding with my knees. :(

What do others use to stop this? Or is it just me hanging on too tight?

Had a quick look on ebay and seen something called a StompGrip! anybody using these?

Re: Tank marks
 

Yeah you can buy pads for the side of the tank, also covers.

I've never had one but this is probably your best bet.

http://www.banditmaniashop.co.uk/ekm...tank_cover.jpg

http://www.banditmaniashop.co.uk/sv6...bra-1131-p.asp

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i stop it with a sponge every couple hundred miles.

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Clear film is the way to go mate, I had same problem on my black sprint, I bought a venture shield kit.
Make sure you polish it properly before putting it on tho as it will show the scratches if you don't.

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clear sticky pads, or stomp grips

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300 mile on a new bike id take it back to where ya bought it and get a new tank before adding the venter protecton/ stomp grips

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Mines done it as well. I have just learned to live with it

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Honestly chaps, it was doing my head in, as i keep my bike quite clean, but the venture shiels has sorted it, recommended.

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My tanks the same :( started off as White marks light scratches I just lived with it tried to t-cut scratches out & their too deep now :( stompgrips are great & now u can get them in black fo the sv as well as clear :) my mate has them on his gsxr and swears by them !!! I'm still waiting for spare cash :( lol

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stomp grips

http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/o...6082010509.jpg

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If you don't fancy the really heavy "Stomp" grips, Motrax are now doing clear pads for the sides of the tank called "Chicken Fillets" on account of their shape.......

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Or do as I do, ebay for carbon fibre sheet, A4 size and cut your own. Done it on my black Sv and reckon it looks good, cheap to! :)

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http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?...pictureid=3150
TechSpec Snakeskin

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Have to say the techSpec snakeskins look like the best bet. Like the fact they can be removed, repositioned.
I am sure the tank cover would offer better protection but it reminds me of those 'car bras' that those hideous americans fit to the front of their cars:rolleyes:

Re: Marks on tank - why and what can I do about it?
 

heres the pants to go with it!


http://www.funnyhub.com/content_imag..._chick-car.jpg

Re: Marks on tank - why and what can I do about it?
 

to rub scratches that aren't down to the metal out:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/FARECLA-BODY...3792172&sr=8-1

most day to day scratches are only lacquer deep.

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Just ordered TechSpec Snakeskin from Speedycom.co.uk:smt024
cheers Guru.:D

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:winner:

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barwell............at some point you really should invest in a headlight :)

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And a seat might make it more comfy too.

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got one that was an old pic showing grips

:smt109

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:thumleft:

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Fitted tonight, not ridden as instructions said wait 12 hours. Also fitted SV tank pad.

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Tank pad looks a bit high! ;)

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That's where some marks had started to appear:smt045
Down low was unmarked. so thought it best to fit where most needed

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Nice one. :smt045

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your tank looks chromed lol :D wish mine was that shiny

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Stomp grips.

http://www.sounddistribution.co.uk/p...asp?recid=4854

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Better late than never..:-dd