RE: Tank pad protector for r1250rs - 3

Agree, it would have been perfect if BMW either made it from rubber or as, but other way it should have been made to be easily replaceable as a reasonable cost, one of the problems of bikes being resigned by cad and cost teams rather than riders.

Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #27

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Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #26

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I have Techspec tank protectors, IMO they look good and the “snakeskin” pattern matches the texture on the black side panels of the bike well. The centre section fitted low down to the seat should easily avoid scratches from zips (no issues in 4 years for me). Mine is the 1200RS but I assume it would be equally suited to the 1250 model.

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That may not work on the raised black part
The OP had a black hump where you placed your protector.
Looks like the black part on the Grey bikes.

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The black part shown in the pic is the sacrificial anode. It's meant to be scratched.

I initially thought the same - a very clever bit of BMW design in that it's there to be scratched, and could be easily replaced but sadly not it does get easily scratched, but not sacrificial and not easily replaced!

I've just purchased a set of paint protectors from Nippy Normans for £23. They are transparent so shouldn't change the look of the bike. They are German made - I still can't post links unfortunately but the Nippy Normans part number is DET-028003G.

I'll post pics when I've fitted...

Have a look at this website "officialmotografix.com".
They are situated next door to Alan Jefferies South Yorkshire, BMW dealership.
First class service, good quality stuff.

They look very good quality, just wish they would make a plain one for the older generation - have asked on phone and by email but not received a response, so might pop over and have a chat to see if they can do anything next time I’m in the area..

I bought a square of self adhesive Velcro ( you can buy just the loop part ) 95mm square off ebay for about £3. Stick that on. Protects the tank and won’t harm your clothing. It just looks like the pad that BMW use on some of their bikes to attach a tank bag.

Hi, how are you getting on with the NN paint protectors?

Bike had the ABS sensor fail just after I got them and got taken to the dealers where it is waiting the part from Germany, so still waiting to do the install. Will post when I have!

Olie

Installed my "Detecto Lackschutz" paint protectors today that I purchased from Nippy Normans for £23. They are exactly what I was looking for and I'm pleased. As stealthy an install as you are likely to get and the film will definitely prevent scratches from clothing or similar.

They apply in broadly the same way as one of those plastic films you can apply to your smartphone screen (Zagg Invisibleshield or whatever) - make up a spray gun of water with a couple of drops of washing up liquid in it per 500ml, apply to the sticky side and your hands, and then fix in place. There is an enclosed squeegee to push the water out of the edges (which you wrap in a microfiber). The only difference with these is that you need a hairdryer to (very gently) warm the film to get it to mould into and around corners. Just be gentle, lowest heat and only a few seconds are needed.

Few pics below:

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The middle pic is of the left (near) side; it's hard to even see the film. You can see a line in the last pic which is the Right (off) side; that is a tiny amount of water which I couldn't get out, but which the instructions assure me will evaporate out in due course. Ultimately you can peel these off and reapply them so I'll have another go if that doesn't happen.

Recommended! The side of my tank was already showing some light marking from the inside hem of my riding jeans so I think these will sort it.