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Fuel tank protection. - olafurarason_imp - 01-27-2023
Recently I bought Tank Bag and Mounting Base. I´m afraid that Tank Bag Mounting Base will eventually rub and scratch the paint off the tank.
Can you please give me advise how to protect the tank paint before I attach the Tank Mounting Base to the tank.
RE: Fuel tank protection. - the Ferret - 01-28-2023
I use clingy clear stuff on my tanks under a tank bag, and in front of where my zipper or belt buckle may hit
RE: Fuel tank protection. - GoldOxide_imp - 01-28-2023
The latter couple suggestions are handy workarounds.
Remember to clean the chosen barrier between it and the tank from time-to-time to minimize any trapped abrasive dust slowly dulling the paint finish. Even vendor-supplied tank bag magnetic bases need a cleaning from time-to-time, depending how harsh your riding environment has been.
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An alternative might be to utilize a tank ring (e.g. from Givi, SW-Motech) which tends to lift (at least) smaller tank bags above the paint surface.
RE: Fuel tank protection. - olafurarason_imp - 01-28-2023
(01-28-2023, 12:47 AM)m in sc_imp Wrote: i wont run tank bags anymore for that exact reason, i've learned to embrace racks. however, a nice soft cloth will help under it. what is the 'tank mounting base' you are talking about?
m in sc you can see it here: https://rhinowalk.com/collections/moto-bag/products/universal-tank-bag-mounting-base
(01-28-2023, 01:35 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: The latter couple suggestions are handy workarounds.
Remember to clean the chosen barrier between it and the tank from time-to-time to minimize any trapped abrasive dust slowly dulling the paint finish. Even vendor-supplied tank bag magnetic bases need a cleaning from time-to-time, depending how harsh your riding environment has been.
= = =
An alternative might be to utilize a tank ring (e.g. from Givi, SW-Motech) which tends to lift (at least) smaller tank bags above the paint surface.
Thank you GoldOxide for your good advice. Unfortunately my tank does not have tanklock system.
RE: Fuel tank protection. - curated_imp - 04-11-2023
Don;t run tank bags