Seat scuffing tank

[RodneyBR]

I just got this mint 09 and haven't taken her on any rides yet, but noticed that the seat at front is stuffing the tank. If this a common issue?

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[TownsendsFJR1300]

Re: Seat stuffing tank

I have about 1/8" between the front sides of the stock seat and the tank, no paint rubbing..

If that's the area your talking about, its possble someone didn't have the front bottom tab of the seat in properly, maybe it bent around and rubbed. If that scruff is beyond the seat, its likely a previous operators leg/jeans, etc..

IMO, no its not a common issue.

Below is a pic of my 2 year old (on the bike) 2007 tank (for sale), no scruffs at all. Double click to enlarge it..

 

[RodneyBR]

Re: Seat stuffing tank

It's definitely the seat chafing, as the stuff lines up perfectly to the front edge of seat.

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[TownsendsFJR1300]

Re: Seat stuffing tank

It's definitely the seat chafing, as the stuff lines up perfectly to the front edge of seat.

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There is a little bit of wiggle room with the tank. There's two bolts (10mm heads) and a hinge bolt at the rear. Usually, you can loosen them up, slide the tank forward a little bit and re-tighten, that may help.

You could always put some clear 3M (heavy duty) tape on the tank, right there (it shouldn't be seen) but will prevent any further scuffing...

 

[RodneyBR]

Re: Seat stuffing tank

Will try and move the tank forward a bit. Yea, I'm gonna stick some take on both sides. Thx

I'm thinking that if your the type of rider who squeezes the tank when riding, this is bound to happen.

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[TownsendsFJR1300]

Re: Seat stuffing tank

Will try and move the tank forward a bit. Yea, I'm gonna stick some take on both sides. Thx

I'm thinking that if your the type of rider who squeezes the tank when riding, this is bound to happen.

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I was in the bad habit of NOT squeezing the tank for that reason.. Finally popped for some really good tank protectors, Techspec (snake skin):

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[RodneyBR]

Re: Seat stuffing tank

Yea, might have to get some of those side pads. I'm here in Canada though.

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[TownsendsFJR1300]

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Yea, might have to get some of those side pads. I'm here in Canada though.

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Click on "HOME PAGE", in post #6, that's their site.

They ship to Canada. Top of the line product BTW...

 

[RodneyBR]

Re: Seat stuffing tank

Click on "HOME PAGE", in post #6, that's their site.

They ship to Canada. Top of the line product BTW...

Thx, but with all the import charges and crap, it doesn't make sense.

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[FinalImpact]

Re: Seat stuffing tank

Hmm.. .. .. I just figured you're squeezing her too tight! Blah

FWIW: mine has contact. Buts its much worse on the top of the pods.

 

[RodneyBR]

Re: Seat stuffing tank

Hmm.. .. .. I just figured you're squeezing her too tight! Blah

FWIW: mine has contact. Buts its much worse on the top of the pods.

Well, it would have been the previous owner, because I just bought the bike and haven't road it yet, but yea.

 

[skooter65]

I think the scuffing is a normal occurrence. I have owned 7 FZ6's and they have all had scuffing similar to your first photo. A good polishing/buffing compound will minimize the "foggy" look.

 

[dpaul007]

I think the scuffing is a normal occurrence. I have owned 7 FZ6's and they have all had scuffing similar to your first photo. A good polishing/buffing compound will minimize the "foggy" look.

Same here. Mine's had it since I bought it a couple years ago. Doesn't bother me much.

 

[RodneyBR]

^Yea. I believe if you're squeezing the tank a lot this is bound to happen.

 

[norcalwelder]

After 60,000 miles, mine was starting to scuff so I put some clear anti-chafe tape on there. No idea where to get it, I used some specifically for airplane flaps that we had in the hanger.

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

After 60,000 miles, mine was starting to scuff so I put some clear anti-chafe tape on there. No idea where to get it, I used some specifically for airplane flaps that we had in the hanger.

This is excellent tape that I use (on the inside of my helmet lock brackets to protect the the frame): ISC helicopter, leading edge tape, 14 mil

ISC Helicopter-OG-HD Surface Guard Tape at FindTape.com


I looked at my gap while under way, all the way forward on the seat and squeezing the tank, I still have space there. Maybe I have the tank slightly forward, dunno, but definitly no touching..