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This is my one week anniversary. 350 miles and accessory number 2.
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I love the look of carbon fiber.
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Next- engine guards

thanks for the warm welcome

Congrats! RLETS yet?

That looks good on a red tank. Tempting.

Cheers

Good plan if you have a belly like mine and short arms and legs

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Help me out on this one gents. Besides the aesthetic appeal to this accessory, does it have a function? Is it thought to provide some protection to the tank? If so, why is it so small? IOW's, why would Honda design and sell a "protective" accessory that only covers a small portion / area on the top of the tank?

Sorry for such a basic question, but everytime I see this particular accessory, I wonder if it is aesthetics only --or-- it is believed to have protective qualities.

What am I missing here guys?

Most of the wear on a tank is where your belly/ jacket/ possible belt buckle hits the tank, right where those 2 lower pads are. while not 100% protective those pads will do a good job of protecting the tank while adding an aesthetic flare.

I use a 5" or so square of clear static cling material in that area. Not very aesthetic but protective. You'd be surprised the marks on that clear sheeting that would have been on my tank.

I thought the wear there was just because I get so excited when riding and inadvertently rub against it. (Low brow I know, my mother would be horrified)

(06-13-2015, 05:12 AM)Novice_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I thought the wear there was just because I get so excited when riding and inadvertently rub against it. (Low brow I know, my mother would be horrified)

Novice, fess up. You're really Cormanus aren't you?

Cormanus No, just a wannabe. Thanks though