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What are those weird shapes on the fairings?

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    What are those weird shapes on the fairings?

    It looks like a spot for either emblems or stickers, but on each side of the Kat has one (identical locations).

    Brake side: Just above the rear brake fluid level indicator.
    Shifter side: Just under the seat towards the front.

    It catches the wax and I have to fingernail it off around the perimeter.
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  • #2
    Those are protectors. Do not remove them. When you sit on the bike and look at them you will see why they were put there. I asked a mechanic at Suzuki what they were and thats what he told me.

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    • #3
      are you talking about the clear protective film to keep your knees from rubbing through the paint?




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      • #4
        Originally posted by KatDan
        are you talking about the clear protective film to keep your knees from rubbing through the paint?
        you got F-ed up knees ...its to protect your BOOTS from "burning through" the paint!

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        • #5
          Yeah, I noticed them the first time I waxed my Kat. I was told by the dude who services my bike that they're there to keep the tops of your boots from lifting / catching the decorative tape (stripe, whatever you wanna call it). I was gonna take it off, but I'm glad I didn't. Took off pretty much every other sticker though - thought it looked cleaner
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          • #6
            oooooppppps! mine are gone.

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            • #7
              My oxtar boots and my huggin the gas tank for dear life with my legs have worn thru the film and are starting to eat at the sticker.... where can I get some more of this stuff? I plan to layer it on nice and thick...

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              • #8
                replacements should be available thru order at the dealership
                Please note the word Should

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                • #9
                  Yes, I understand that, but they're more than likely going to charge me a rediculous amount... I wonder if theres a similar, cheaper product to use, maybe 3M film or something? It's just film.... maybe cell phone screen protector stuff?

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                  • #10
                    see if you can locate the stuff they use for clear car bra's. Basically a thick clear film that's very moldable with heat.
                    http://rides.webshots.com/album/552670376QLcRnn?start=0

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                    • #11
                      Any clear polyvinyl adhesive with UV protection should work. You should be able to get enough to make a dozen of those protectors for under $10 at most signage shops.

                      Cheers,
                      =-= The CyberPoet
                      Remember The CyberPoet

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                      • #12
                        If I get time today I will take a Piece of Tracing Paper Trace out the Decals Get it uploaded to the Comp and Posted up here At least we will have a "Stencil" to make new Factory looking Replacements

                        Look for a reply from me later this afternoon

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                        • #13
                          Oops! Took mine off, but I don't have high boots so I haven't noticed any problems.

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