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

Re: Tank marks
 

i stop it with a sponge every couple hundred miles.

Re: Tank marks
 

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.

Re: Tank marks
 

clear sticky pads, or stomp grips

Re: Tank marks
 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

stomp grips

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