Techspec tank grip - High Fusion

[mellofelow]

After finding some fine scratches around the tank, I decided to install these tank grips from Techspec. I believe these are the High Fusion type. Enjoy!

 

[mxgolf]

Looks good. Does the grip work well while riding? I need to do something with the sides of my tank. Do you have to cut to fit? Thanks :thumbup:

 

[DefyInertia]

Nice - you have a link for those?

 

[CCHOUSEKY]

Here ya go, at the bottom of this page:

Motorcycle Tank Grips from TechSpec-USA - Yamaha Gripster Sport

I've been wondering what the High Fusion ones looked like since the only pictures they have are of the Snake Skin ones. Those look great and look like they might not wear on leathers quite as much as the Snake Skin.

BTW, you don't have to cut to fit...they come made for the FZ6 tank.

 

[jsw4178]

Looks Great + 1 on the link.

 

[jsw4178]

thanks for the link

 

[mellofelow]

Oh... they come as you see them. The only other piece I didn't install was the center piece. So, 3 pieces total. Plus they gave me a small snakeskin as a sample. Nahhh... didn't like that, not only looks weird, it's too thick as well.

The trick to install is to heat the pad a little (with hair dryer or heat gun). I lay the grips on the tank and use painters (blue) masking tape and held it in position on the top. I then peel the sticker and slowly adhere the grip onto the tank making sure there are no air bubbles.

 

[xj750_Pete]

Really nice pictures. Very shiny gas tank!

 

[psnbye]

I found some clear sheets of 3-M stickers, dirt-bikers use them to cover their number plates. They're pretty thick and they protect the whole part of my tank where I grip the tank. I found some small scratches too so I just cut these beauties to fit. I do like those protectors though. My little brother found some that were very bumpy, like the stomp pad for a snow board and he's putting them on his tank... too bumpy for my taste though.

 

[Smittyboy]

Those look great. How long did it take to line things up that nicely?

 

[reiobard]

those look awesome, i like that they are flat, the other tank pads out there seem too thick and awkward.

 

[mellofelow]

Those look great. How long did it take to line things up that nicely?

It's my first time so it took about 1/2 hour including cleaning the tank, heating them a little and mask tape into position.

 

[DefyInertia]

Are they grippy? i'm interested in the hard-braking and knee-draggin benefits.

 

[mellofelow]

Are they grippy? i'm interested in the hard-braking and knee-draggin benefits.

Oh yeah... they're pretty tacky. The material is pretty similar to handle grip.

Now, my first ride impression from this morning, with my textile pants, the tank feels softer against the legs/knees. However, it needs a little more coverage on the bottom... for skinny short legs of mine. Perhaps I installed them a little too high. I might move them down an inch or so. Good thing about the Techspec is their adhesives are removable.

 

[BigJoeG]

I just ordered a set as well. I am hoping that this will reduce some of the sliding forward that I get with my Corbin seat. Especially with a passenger!

Thanks! :thumbup:

 

[DefyInertia]

Almost three years later and I just bought a set.

 

[Motogiro]

Almost three years later and I just bought a set.

They make a great product! I got the snake skins and they're great!