Fuel tank protection.

[olafurarason_imp]

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.

 

[the Ferret]

I use clingy clear stuff on my tanks under a tank bag, and in front of where my zipper or belt buckle may hit

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

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.

 

[olafurarason_imp]

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: Universal Tank Bag Mounting Base

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.

 

[curated_imp]

Don;t run tank bags