New Owner and Tank Protector

7469 Views 17 Replies 10 Participants Last post by gseeger, Jul 27, 2015

hoal_tyler

Discussion Starter · Jul 16, 2015

Hi, Just got my new R3 in Blue last night and am excited about the new bike!! Question for you, I want to get a tank protector pad, the little ones that go down the center so the tank doesn't get scratched by a belt or zipper. I cant find one that would fit the tank the right way because of the "ridge" on the tank. What are you guys using? Any suggestions? Thanks for your help.

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quietone

· #2 · Jul 16, 2015

one from yamaha

hoal_tyler

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jul 16, 2015

According to the website and dealer they haven't released one for the R3 yet.

Mouse1371

· #4 · Jul 16, 2015

I do not see too much need for one seeing as the center is plastic not metal. However, TST Industries makes a tank grip pad that also has a center piece. They even have a tutorial on YouTube for the install.

Jem24x

· #5 · Jul 16, 2015

yep TST industries or the Techspec website has them as well. Specifically cut for the R3. Shows sample pics too to get an idea of what it would look like on your bike

hoal_tyler

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jul 16, 2015

Thanks for the help! I'll check it out!

Iraz

· #7 · Jul 16, 2015

I think TST has some for the r3

SLO

· #8 · Jul 17, 2015

Just got mine in the mail today.

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R3guy

· #9 · Jul 17, 2015

Can you just buy the middle piece?

Jem24x

· #10 · Jul 17, 2015

I ordered mine from Revzilla on Sunday and it says it was delivered on Wednesday, in/at mailbox, yet it is nowhere to be found

Leasing office also says they do not have it. I hope the mailman just didn't leave it outside of the mailbox for some ******* to grab...

SLO

· #11 · Jul 17, 2015

Installed.... dont mind the plastics removed.

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Jem24x

· #12 · Jul 17, 2015

looking sick bro! Now I wanna know what the eff happened to mine!

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SLO

· #13 · Jul 17, 2015

Thanks, it's Friday..... I hope you get them today so you can ride with them this weekend.

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Bisz

· #14 · Jul 24, 2015

+1 for the TechSpec.

Genesis92

· #15 · Jul 25, 2015

The flat black scratches really easily. I did a "carbon fiber" wrap on mine. I'll do a few other accent areas once I get the plastics pulled off. And the heel guards, they are way too bright on the Raven.

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gseeger

· #16 · Jul 27, 2015

Hello Genesis92,

Your "carbon fiber" tank looks fantastic. Some questions:

1. What did you buy to do this?
2. Where did you buy it?
3. How much does it cost?
4. How did you get it on so perfectly?

Greg

Genesis92

· #17 · Jul 27, 2015

gseeger said:
Hello Genesis92,

Your "carbon fiber" tank looks fantastic. Some questions:

1. What did you buy to do this?
2. Where did you buy it?
3. How much does it cost?
4. How did you get it on so perfectly?

Greg

I just bought the roll from Canadian Tire. Walmart has it also in the automotive accessory isle. Comes in different sizes. think it cost me $25 and I have lots left over. You'll need a heat gun, razor blades, old credit card and a ton of patience lol. Make sure you cut the pieces at least 2" larger than what you think you're going to need. Clean the surface of any wax, oil or dirt. Start from the center and work your way out heating the vynal as you go to make it stretch and conform. Work out the bubbles with the credit card covered in a soft cloth so it doesn't dig into the pattern. Trim and tuck the edges.
If I were to do it again I would dismantle the tank cover completely and fold the vynal over the edges for a cleaner look. I'll probably redo it when I have time along with a few other pieces. I just trimmed mine along the tank lines with the razor blade and tucked in the edges with the credit card. If you get close enough you can see its not perfect.

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gseeger

· #18 · Jul 27, 2015

Genesis92,

Thanks for all the info.

Greg

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