Tank Pad/Protectors

As promised, here are some photos. Note, only the tank and front fender should be matte, the rest you would want in gloss (side tank shrouds and fork legs, if you do them).

Here's the tank from the rider's perspective:



And this is my attempt at showing it at its most visible:



Here is the side tank shroud with the gloss film:



Front fender complete with bug strike:





If you order the kit, and do it yourself, be ready to be very patient. Follow the directions and have a good quality spray bottle for the water / soap solution.

He provides a quantity of Johnson & Johnson's baby shampoo, but the center tank is a bear, so you may want to buy your own bottle and make sure you have plenty on hand. Wet both the tank and the underside of the film, then wet the outside as well so the squeegee glides smoothly. Don't be afraid to pull and stretch the film as you go.

Start with the centerline at the gas cap and work straight down to the seat (remove the seat first), then work the top of the tank to the knee relief. ...this is where it will start to show puckers; you need to slowly and methodically work those out while wetting and stretching the film (helps do do this in a warm room). If an edge won't stay down, leave it for a bit so the solution can dry, and work another area. When you've squeegeed out all the solution it will stick.

You can peel the film up as many times as needed and reapply as well, just keep it wet.

Good luck, and be paitient!!!