zx6reaker
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posted June 24, 2008 04:55 PM
paint protector
I was looking for a tank pad/protector when I came across this
http://www.thetankslapper.biz/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/online-store/scstore/p-KAWASAKI_TPK.html?L+scstore+rqpj8293ff5e785e+1222007726
So I bought a set. I only have a few key pieces on now, but will let you know what I think once they are all on. A little more difficult to put on than led on but not bad. What do you y'all think of them?
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bigdtd
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Interceptors
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posted June 24, 2008 05:32 PM
plastic sticker all over? do you put plastic on the couch and car seats too?clear?
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countersteer
Needs a job
Didn't read the owners manual
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posted June 24, 2008 06:15 PM
you should get one of those for your bike if youre that worried...
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scated
Parking Attendant
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posted June 24, 2008 06:29 PM
Take a look at this thread:
http://www.zx14ninja.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=10160&highlight=tankslapper
It wasn't for me.
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stevewfl
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posted June 24, 2008 06:33 PM
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you should get one of those for your bike if youre that worried...
LMFAO
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Superman T
Pro
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posted June 25, 2008 06:30 AM
LMFAO. Man that pic is right on time and funny!!!!
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fish_antlers
Administrator
The Truth is Out There
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posted June 25, 2008 06:45 AM
tankslapper is basically using 3M paint protector... we use the 3M stuff all the time on our test bikes... it's not easy to apply and I'd recommend that if you're particular about your bike, you find a local window tint shop that will install protective film professionally. All the compound curves of a bike make it tricky to put on... you can also try "venture shield" and find a local installer. We've used that successfully as well.
we're leery of the tank slapper people as we did request their product to test side by each with venture shield and 3M and they didn't so much as refuse, but dodged us enough to make us not care about them any more. Have also read several accounts on local forums of botched tank slapper installs by bike owners..
again, after using this products in my opinion it is not the fault of the product, but the fault of the installer... if installed professionally these products look great.
I currently have the 3m on our 1098 and our busa, as well as ventureshield on my personal cars... without it my car's hood and fenders would have been toast long ago.
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Ranast
Novice Class
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posted June 25, 2008 02:12 PM
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again, after using this products in my opinion it is not the fault of the product, but the fault of the installer... if installed professionally these products look great.
Agreed. The tankslapper is a decent product but is a real pain to apply correctly. Once you have it on though it works well (I use it on my 14). Tough to beat the price.
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mcair
Expert Class
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posted June 25, 2008 02:30 PM
I bought the tank slapper -then- watched the video on how to apply it to the tank. Huge PITA. The kit is unused. I'm using tons of wax instead, so far so good. No tank scratches in 2 months riding.
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MJ
Zone Head
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posted June 25, 2008 02:43 PM
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I bought the tank slapper -then- watched the video on how to apply it to the tank. Huge PITA. The kit is unused. I'm using tons of wax instead, so far so good. No tank scratches in 2 months riding.
Same here. Payed 20 bucks shipped for the 3 piece tank kit for my last bike a few years ago....never installed it.
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