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I have this one (images taken from the internet):
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It was a little pricey but compared to my previous fake "carbon fibre" looking cheap one, it hasn't peeled off after a year.
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This is an old pic of my SV and I don't remember the brand on the CF tank pad.
I also have TechSpec Snakeskin tank grips.


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I'm not sure of what I would like on my bike. Red, red with black, carbon fiber, black, or something custom?:confused:

It's cool looking at what you guys have done. Thanks keepem comming. :rockon:
 

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I need to see how low, or high you place them on the tank. What gives the best protection? Low or high on the tank?:confused:
 

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Mine does a great job of protecting my tank. Depending on size/shape of the pad you'll probably just go to a MC shop and find what suits you the best.

I mounted mine starting about an inch above the seat. I almost always have the Manta tank bag on the tank which also covers the tank. The rear magnet on my tank bag covers the top section of my tank pad.
 

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First try at posting a pic. This pad is smaller than I thought that it would be,
but it sets just right to prevent any belt buckle scratches.
 
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I need to see how low, or high you place them on the tank. What gives the best protection? Low or high on the tank?:confused:
Low is better IMO. I have a tiny gap in between the top of the seat and the bottom of my pad. I mounted one an inch above the seat on another bike and about a week later got a scratch on that inch of exposed paint! :(
 

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I just put a Pro Grip 5008 carbon on mine (tore my tankslapper to the point that it was ugly and had to go). I put it just slightly above the level of the seat and it extends high enough to cover what needs covering from my jacket/pant zippers (or whatever tore the vinyl tankslapper). The 5008 also has some extra side pieces that you can move in or out to your preference. I have them about 1 or 2 cm out from the main pad at the bottom.
 

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I want to put one on my tank as I always hear my jacket zipper hitting it. I can't find a simple one that doesn't offend my eyes though. Anyone found anything simple?
 
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