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Old 9 Aug 2003
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tankprotection/sidebags
to avoid damage off your tank when using side-tankbags;

http://home.planet.nl/~freekkno/page19.html
cost; 3 for €/$ 0,50

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I don't get it... won't using tank side bags protect the tank in a fall by default? How do those rubber suction cups protect the tank?

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I guess he means the damage to your tank paint by the side bags rubbing, not the bike falling over.

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I bought a film from these guys and it went on nice and seemed to do the job. Won't work for complex curves though. You would need to cut into a couple of pieces.

http://www.vehicleprotectionfilms.com

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They look like condoms!
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BAGSTER MAKE VERY NICE TANK PROTECTIONS AND YOU CAN FIX THEIR TANK BAGS ON IT

THEY HAVE A WEBSITE
DO A GOOGLE SEARCH

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here s their website
http://www.bagster.com/en/

they make very good tank covers, tank protections, tank bags, luggages and they are also specialised in improving saddles (for any bike model)

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Here's another site selling the 3M stuff pre-cut for bikes and headlights. It's a much better deal than the site above unless you've got a headlight that's 4' x 4'

http://www.thetankslapper.biz/online...store/main.htm
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I can confirm that hitting a crash barrier side on at high speed with a side-bag full of tools does no damage to the tank of a GS-PD. The paint was slightly scuffed, but only adds to the 'rugged' look of the bike.
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