Tank Protectors...Magnet or Sticker?

[jcoria]

Where is the best supplier of these? What is the best do use?


JCoria

[tzortn]

I have a ProGrip stick on protector. It has held up ok. I think that I am going to have to replace it this year. I am thinking about just a clear piece of vinyl.

[SweetLou]

Suzuki Leather Tank Protector (Bra)

Thats what I like

[Phoenix_Rising]

Suzuki Leather Tank Protector (Bra)

Thats what I like

I personally prefer whats IN the bras themselves Lou......oh wait we're talking about bikes?

[Range]

use rivets!

[WildKat]

Suzuki Leather Tank Protector (Bra)

Thats what I like

on an actual motorcycle releated note , yeah I prefer the tank bra's over the tank pads or adhesive style as well. I think it looks better and definately holds up longer, and the protection factor is enough for me to keep on using it.

[katana bob]

I like the small tank bras with the katana logo in them but dislike the ones that cover half the tank.

[blackkat00]

lol

[87vert]

I've never been a fan of bra's always hiding the goodies.

I bought a carbon tank pad off ebay. I think I should have cleaned off the tank more with alcohol before putting it on cause the ends are coming un-stuck. I just added some double sided foam tape and it works fine.

[professorman]

back on topic guys. I am trying to decide between these two as well. I dont want to hide half of my tank, I just want to protect it from my jacket zipper. Which is better? magnet or sticker?

[knight_rider]

Sticker..........a magnet (if they even make them) will move around a bit therefore scratching your tank. You want one that's going to be permanent (or until you want to take a heat gun or hairdrier to it for removal)

[professorman]

Whats the life span of the sticker tank protectors? How often do you have to get a new one? Are there and cheapie ones that I should avoid or things to look out for when buying them?

[knight_rider]

Depending on how much you lean on your tank, the tank pads will last for awhile. Get the pad from ProGrip. They make the best quality ones.

[buckshot]

I have used a magnetic (carbon fiber look) with no issues since I placed it on 4 years ago...ordered it out of Denniskirk.

[tankerfarmboy]

I have a tank bra type and love it but my buddy uses the sticker type and he has had no issues with it. He just cleaned the area really well before he put it on. The only thing I saw was that if he was riding a little more aggressive it didn't always protect everywhere when he was leaning and turning. Most people would not act like a nut though and it wouldn't be an issue.