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ninjaatnite

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posted July 18, 2006 12:07 PM

Edited By: ninjaatnite on 18 Jul 2006 13:22

Mag-Knight Tank Bra

Has any one received their Mag-Knight tank bra yet? if so how does it look.

raptor14

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posted July 18, 2006 03:32 PM

UPS tracking says mine will arrive on the 20th. I have a red 14. Since they couldn't match the red color exactly I purchased the carbon fiber cause I liked it on my other bike.

Vegasdude

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posted July 18, 2006 03:34 PM

I should get mine today or tomorrow. And don't worry, I'll post pics!

Vegasdude

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posted July 18, 2006 03:34 PM

I purchased the red, they say it's a shade or two darker............we'll see................

vegasdude

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posted July 18, 2006 06:55 PM

tracking number shows it will be here tomorrow.

vegasdude

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posted July 19, 2006 04:28 PM

Edited By: vegasdude on 19 Jul 2006 17:51

Got the tank bra; just installed it. There is a slight color difference; I was expecting that. It fits perfect. Don't know if it will show up on pics or not. Going out to take pics now! The tape has to stay on 24 hours so it forms to the tank. The first pic is really what it looks like when your looking at it in person.

scificanada

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posted July 19, 2006 04:45 PM

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Got the tank bra; just installed it. There is a slight color difference; I was expecting that. It fits perfect. Don't know if it will show up on pics or not. Going out to take pics now!

Perfect, waiting on those Pics
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vegasdude

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posted July 19, 2006 04:58 PM

Enjoy!

ninjaatnite

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posted July 19, 2006 05:15 PM

Nice pics got mine today also should I remove the seat to put it on?

vegasdude

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posted July 19, 2006 05:21 PM

Yes, I did. It made it easier.....

ninjaatnite

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posted July 19, 2006 05:25 PM

Thanks for your help!!!

vegasdude

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posted July 19, 2006 05:26 PM

Anytime............

scificanada

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posted July 19, 2006 05:46 PM

Vegas, got a site to go to?
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vegasdude

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posted July 19, 2006 05:49 PM

Edited By: vegasdude on 19 Jul 2006 18:51

If I understand your question correctly, no I do not have a web site................if your refering to the Mag protector...........then yes I do.

http://www.mag-knight.com/

zerMATT

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posted July 19, 2006 06:32 PM

Edited By: zerMATT on 19 Jul 2006 19:42

http://www.mag-knight.com/Tank%20Bra.htm

Just ordered mine... it's on the way. Thanks for the pics!!!!

vegasdude

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posted July 19, 2006 08:25 PM

I'm happy with the product......!

TeamSpeed

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posted July 20, 2006 02:58 AM

Why wouldn't they have it go all the way down? The 3M sheets cover the entire vertical sides of the tank, and then about as far up the front as you show this product to go on the front of the tank. It looks okay, but given the $30 price tag of the 3M sheets and the better coverage (full sides, headlights and front of tank), I believe the 3M sheets is a better value in my own humble opinion. I might have decided to go with the Mag if I didn't find the 3M version of this, also there would be the the lack of cursing that probably goes with the Mag over the 3M installation (squeegie, then squeegie some more until the adhesive takes over on the ripples...!

Ojref

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posted July 20, 2006 05:59 AM

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Why wouldn't they have it go all the way down? The 3M sheets cover the entire vertical sides of the tank, and then about as far up the front as you show this product to go on the front of the tank. It looks okay, but given the $30 price tag of the 3M sheets and the better coverage (full sides, headlights and front of tank), I believe the 3M sheets is a better value in my own humble opinion. I might have decided to go with the Mag if I didn't find the 3M version of this, also there would be the the lack of cursing that probably goes with the Mag over the 3M installation (squeegie, then squeegie some more until the adhesive takes over on the ripples...!

I think it's a toss-up between both products as far as installation difficulty goes. For sure, you'll find a shortage of raving Mag-Knight fans on the CBR-1100XX forums...
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TeamSpeed

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posted July 20, 2006 06:28 AM

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I think it's a toss-up between both products as far as installation difficulty goes. For sure, you'll find a shortage of raving Mag-Knight fans on the CBR-1100XX forums...

In any case, I think this Mag or the 3M equivalent is still a TON better looking than a bra. Both look pretty good, I just lean more toward the 3M sheets due to cost, color, and coverage. I would be afraid also that the Mag would allow some dirt to get under the magnetic areas that did not quite conform, and cause clear coat scuffing. Nothing gets under the 3M stuff, except maybe along the the leading edge of the product.

Vegasdude

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posted July 20, 2006 08:15 AM

This product fits pretty tight and does not move. Don't worry about anything getting under there. Also, you can remove it to wax and clean anyway and then put it back..................it's magnetic, remember? 3M is a good alternative too. Just a pain to install. I tried that stuff once and while I got it on ok, it was just too much work.

TeamSpeed

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posted July 20, 2006 09:28 AM

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This product fits pretty tight and does not move. Don't worry about anything getting under there. Also, you can remove it to wax and clean anyway and then put it back..................it's magnetic, remember? 3M is a good alternative too. Just a pain to install. I tried that stuff once and while I got it on ok, it was just too much work.

+1, it was indeed alot of work. It took me about 1 to 1.5 hours to install the headlights (4 pieces), and the 3 piece tank set. Quite a few expletives helped me along the way too! The end result is very nice with an almost invisible skin on the tank, totally invisible on the lights. I may buy some generic 3M sheets and do the fender next.

raptor14

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posted July 21, 2006 02:19 PM

So I'm gonna try this. It's my first picture post. Hope it works. Supposed to be pics of the MagKnight carbon fiber tank bra on my red 14. Got my fingers crossed. If it doesn't work I'll try again.