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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: TJ on May 29, 2012, 11:28:23 PM

Title: Tech Spec Snakeskin users
Post by: TJ on May 29, 2012, 11:28:23 PM: Leaning towards buying a set of this for the gas tank after searching and reading.
For you guys who been using this product for awhile, are you still happy with it?
Thanks
Title: Re: Tech Spec Snakeskin users
Post by: DenverC-14 on May 30, 2012, 01:26:50 AM: 30k+ and they are still holding up very well. First thing I put on mine. I put them on all my bikes.
Title: Re: Tech Spec Snakeskin users
Post by: The Pope on May 30, 2012, 03:35:10 AM: Yes, I'm still happy with mine.
Title: Re: Tech Spec Snakeskin users
Post by: JS_racer on May 30, 2012, 03:40:08 AM: very happy with mine, only used the sides and not the tank one. already had the 3m clear film installed on the center tank.
i knee pass the bike all day on the weekends turning and they have held up great. no regrets for me.

i went with the snake skin, the c3 felt like a squishy flip flop on the sample they sent me.
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Post by: W14 on May 30, 2012, 05:14:21 AM: happy with mine
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Post by: danl on May 30, 2012, 05:39:36 AM: 9k, happy with mine. No signs of wear.
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Post by: Gumby on May 30, 2012, 06:13:29 AM: +1
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Post by: wipfel on May 30, 2012, 07:17:35 AM: +2
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Post by: Conrad on May 30, 2012, 07:33:37 AM: I'm happy with mine and would buy em again in a heartbeat.
Title: Re: Tech Spec Snakeskin users
Post by: martin_14 on May 30, 2012, 08:30:35 AM: Quote from: Conrad on May 30, 2012, 07:33:37 AM
I'm happy with mine and would buy em again in a heartbeat.

+1
They protect the bike, improve grip of your knees on the bike and hence control over it while cornering, isolate you a little bit more from the heat and vibrations, look good, and don't cost an arm and a leg.
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Post by: MrPepsi on May 30, 2012, 09:04:20 AM: I think you have your answer, but I'll throw in another +1
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Post by: farrider2 on May 30, 2012, 10:05:23 AM: 25 thousand miles and look like new. Good investment.
Title: Re: Tech Spec Snakeskin users
Post by: TJ on May 30, 2012, 10:56:53 AM: Thanks for the reviews, ordered the kit today:)
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Post by: Necron99 on May 30, 2012, 12:57:53 PM: 24k miles, looks like a million...bucks! They're fantastic.
Title: Re: Tech Spec Snakeskin users
Post by: sherob on May 30, 2012, 02:09:38 PM: Quote from: DenverC-14 on May 30, 2012, 01:26:50 AM
30k+ and they are still holding up very well. First thing I put on mine. I put them on all my bikes.

+1 have 32k on mine. Great product... puts up with weather real well.
Title: Re: Tech Spec Snakeskin users
Post by: ZG on May 30, 2012, 02:12:44 PM: +1...
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Post by: Zman on May 30, 2012, 07:05:33 PM: I'm another satisfied customer!!
Title: Re: Tech Spec Snakeskin users
Post by: galaxieman on May 30, 2012, 10:32:02 PM: Anybody have issue with them abrading the inside of the knees of leathers/pants? I had bedliner on the tank of my race bike and it did a number on the knees of my leathers. Mostly cosmetic, but something I worry about with higher friction stuff on the sides of a tank. Anyone?
Title: Re: Tech Spec Snakeskin users
Post by: Flathead on May 31, 2012, 12:13:55 AM: Quote from: galaxieman on May 30, 2012, 10:32:02 PM
Anybody have issue with them abrading the inside of the knees of leathers/pants? I had bedliner on the tank of my race bike and it did a number on the knees of my leathers. Mostly cosmetic, but something I worry about with higher friction stuff on the sides of a tank. Anyone?

Actually the opposite, I get a bit of black dust from the rubber on my jeans and riding pants.
Title: Re: Tech Spec Snakeskin users
Post by: sherob on May 31, 2012, 12:40:02 AM: Never noticed any abrasion or residue on my overpants or jeans.