Tank pads ... Worth-it or waste???

[Dwn4whadever]

I've never had a problem with my zipper or belt buckle scratching the tank, and I straddle the thing pretty tight. they do look cool I guess; just be careful- I've heard the chrome color ones dont stick for sh*t. but you wouldnt get chrome.....would you?

Teflon Nicky covered his entire tank in chrome ones. It looks so sick!

[pantablo]

you could try the clear tank protectors like http://www.mag-knight.com/

or like http://www.thetankslapper.com/

both leave your bike looking like it doesnt have one. the point of them is to protect the paint from scuffing, not only zippers. Ride without one long enough and you'll see the benefit clearly.

[Alphamazing]

My father has the Tank Slapper on his. It's noticeably visible after time and has bubbles under it from heat expanding the material. He might need to take it off and put it back on (or get a new one), but it's not invisible for very long.

[pantablo]

the mag one is far better. I agree, you can see the tankslapper. I have a set for my bike but I never put it on for that reason...

[Alphamazing]

the mag one is far better. I agree, you can see the tankslapper. I have a set for my bike but I never put it on for that reason...

No color matched stuff for the GS, which means a faux carbon fiber or a cheesy black/white. Eh.

[Wrecent_Wryder]

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