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Offline biknmike

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Protection for top of the side cases?
« on: August 29, 2011, 06:37:12 PM »
Has anyone tried putting tank gripper material on the very top part of the painted area on the side cases?  I would like to be able to pack extra gear across the cases and back seat for longer trips without scuffing up the paint.  I know there are clear protector kits available but I hear they also scuff over time.  Also would not have to worry as much everytime the better half gets on and off the bike.
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Re: Protection for top of the side cases?
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2011, 10:03:30 PM »
I had the 3M film from http://www.thetankslapper.biz/index.html on the saddlebags and tank of one of my ST1100s. 

It worked great and never showed any wear even where my Aerostich rubbed at the rear and sides of the gas tank.  It also kept me from a couple of boot scuffs on the top of the saddlebags.
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Re: Protection for top of the side cases?
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2011, 04:57:34 AM »
I had the tank slapper clear film kit on my tank and side cases. I then bought the tech spec kit and ended up cutting up the larger pieces of the tank slapper film and put that on the tops of my bags. Seems to work ok.
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Re: Protection for top of the side cases?
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2011, 08:41:06 AM »
saw this on ebay here in the UK today. Going to try and grab some stuff before I head home at the end of the week

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KAWASAKI-GTR-1400-PROTECTIVE-FILM-SET-PAINT-079TPT0006-/200620844444?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2eb5ef259c
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Re: Protection for top of the side cases?
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2011, 06:14:34 AM »
Please do let us know how it works out for you.  Thanks.
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Re: Protection for top of the side cases?
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2011, 06:29:17 AM »
My experience with scuffs is that they are somewhat easy to remove from the paint but I have had a really difficult time removing them from the protectors....so I gave up.
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Re: Protection for top of the side cases?
« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2011, 08:08:33 PM »
Just grab your foot and lift your leg when mounting, think hurdler stretch...  ;)
 
1 year owner, no boot marks on my side bags and I'm a short guy...  :)
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Re: Protection for top of the side cases?
« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2011, 04:14:07 AM »
Quote from: ZG on September 14, 2011, 08:08:33 PM
Just grab your foot and lift your leg when mounting, think hurdler stretch...  ;)
 
1 year owner, no boot marks on my side bags and I'm a short guy...  :)

You really don't know me, do you?  If I tried to do something like that, I would not only fall off the bike on the right side but most likey tip it over in the process.... ;)
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Re: Protection for top of the side cases?
« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2011, 09:57:09 AM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on September 15, 2011, 04:14:07 AM
You really don't know me, do you?  If I tried to do something like that, I would not only fall off the bike on the right side but most likey tip it over in the process.... ;)


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Re: Protection for top of the side cases?
« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2011, 10:07:57 AM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on September 15, 2011, 04:14:07 AM
You really don't know me, do you?  If I tried to do something like that, I would not only fall off the bike on the right side but most likey tip it over in the process.... ;)

Is that why you spit your gum out before you take a walk?   ;D
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Re: Protection for top of the side cases?
« Reply #10 on: September 15, 2011, 10:23:44 AM »
Sadly, yes.
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Re: Protection for top of the side cases?
« Reply #11 on: September 15, 2011, 10:36:34 AM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on September 15, 2011, 10:23:44 AM
Sadly, yes.

That must put a damper on all your smiting.   ;)

Walk up to take someone's head off and you trip in the process.  Do you continue with the beheading, or do you pick yourself up, turn and around and just call it a day at that point? 
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Re: Protection for top of the side cases?
« Reply #12 on: September 15, 2011, 11:18:18 AM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on September 15, 2011, 04:14:07 AM
You really don't know me, do you?  If I tried to do something like that, I would not only fall off the bike on the right side but most likey tip it over in the process.... ;)

I'd pay a dollar to see that.
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Re: Protection for top of the side cases?
« Reply #13 on: September 15, 2011, 11:28:12 AM »
Quote from: ZG on September 14, 2011, 08:08:33 PM
Just grab your foot and lift your leg when mounting, think hurdler stretch...  ;)
 
1 year owner, no boot marks on my side bags and I'm a short guy...  :)

Mount it just like any other thoroughbred. Put your foot in the left stirrup, grab on with both hands, and throw your leg up high over the saddle. (Got to be on the side or center stand to do this.)
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Re: Protection for top of the side cases?
« Reply #14 on: September 15, 2011, 12:00:56 PM »
Quote from: wally_games on September 15, 2011, 11:28:12 AM
Mount it just like any other thoroughbred. Put your foot in the left stirrup, grab on with both hands, and throw your leg up high over the saddle. (Got to be on the side or center stand to do this.)

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Re: Protection for top of the side cases?
« Reply #15 on: September 15, 2011, 02:33:31 PM »
Quote from: Jeremy Mitchell on September 15, 2011, 10:36:34 AM
That must put a damper on all your smiting.   ;)

Walk up to take someone's head off and you trip in the process.  Do you continue with the beheading, or do you pick yourself up, turn and around and just call it a day at that point?

Nope...I continue with the beheading... >:( ;)   The show must go on.  When you've paid for the caterers and bleachers and such it's best not to let the audience down.

Quote from: Conrad on September 15, 2011, 11:18:18 AM
I'd pay a dollar to see that.

You may possibly see it for free next summer...

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Re: Protection for top of the side cases?
« Reply #16 on: September 15, 2011, 02:57:08 PM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on September 15, 2011, 02:33:31 PM
Nope...I continue with the beheading... >:( ;)   The show must go on.  When you've paid for the caterers and bleachers and such it's best not to let the audience down.

That's right, otherwise instead of the beheadee you may yourself become the beheaded.

Quote from: VirginiaJim on September 15, 2011, 02:33:31 PM

You may possibly see it for free next summer...

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Re: Protection for top of the side cases?
« Reply #17 on: September 27, 2011, 03:53:30 PM »
Thanks for all the responses.  Just to be clear, it is not me that I have to worry about.  It's the wife (though she is getting better about it) and like I said in the original post I would like to be able to secure gear across the back seat and over the top of the side cases for longer trips.
Thanks again
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Re: Protection for top of the side cases?
« Reply #18 on: September 28, 2011, 05:01:24 PM »
Mike, my wofe does her best to turn my bags into a hate-crime zone every time she gets on the bike.  I used some clear film meant for sirt bike numberplates and it is very good.

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