I noticed the other day a Bagster tank protector in the same colours as my bikes tank whilst surfing on yon internet.
Not sure if I love them but can see the advantages of protecting the tank (plus strapping a tank bag).
What are your thoughts on these fitted tank protectors?
The one I saw is below..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bagster-Tank-Protector-Cover-Black-Red-Sky-Grey-1435I-Suzuki-GSX-1400-2004/302450474249?_trkparms=aid%3D555017%26algo%3DPL.CASSINI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D53530%26meid%3D7607d75ae25446aeb2a74c5fc184b727%26pid%3D100507%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26%26itm%3D302450474249&_trksid=p2045573.c100507.m3226
Tank bag or damaged tank would be my only reason.
I had one fitted to my K7 nearly all the time as it:
- protected the tank from stone chips etc
- protected the paint work from wearing (suzuki paint is thin after all), esp around areas where knees rubbed
- made fitting a Bagster tank bag dead easy
Downside was that for sure it didn't make the tank/bike look as good, but given I rode on a lot of main roads before getting to back roads, the possibility of stone chips was high, and I wanted to keep the tank looking nice
Fit is very good, nice and tight, also the inside of the cover is lined so it doesn't damage your paintwork.
It's a bit like marmite (vegemite) you either love them or hate them on all the time. For me I preferred it, as if I wanted to carry anything I could quickly attach my Bagster tank bag rather than have a top box or similar.
I have them on both my gax1400's
As Dave says love them or hate them but they protect what's underneath I remove mine in the winter and give the tanks a good clean and polish then wash the covers clean and dry then refit .
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Thank you both..
what thorough and comprehensive answers.
Thanks again.
S.
I understand the protection bit but whats the point in covering up a superb looking tank? only the next owner will get to see it naked !! :)
Mine was damaged by stone chips on the front edge as it's very vulnerable area so after spending £500 on getting it repainted I want to keep it good for many years to come.
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Quote from: Notty on Sunday, 26 August 2018, 11:38 PM
I understand the protection bit but whats the point in covering up a superb looking tank? only the next owner will get to see it naked !! :)
I agree Geoff, but the standard paintwork and lacquer is very thin, so easily marked by stone chips. So it keeps it looking superb for when I wanted to take the cover off on odd occasions.
Now you've had your tank re-sprayed, you probably have a lot more resilient paint than the standard wafer thin covering that Mr Suzuki provided originally - although for you I would recommend some clear protection film on the front leading edges of the tank even so, as that is an area
very prone to stones. Ventureshield film is absolutely first class for this
We have the clear stuff on Emma's bike it does work well .
I'll keep the covers on the other bikes tho.
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I had a bagster on my Pan, very handy as already said for attaching bags (or in my case a map pouch).
I bought a naked bike, I want a naked look :)
So it's a NO from me.
Perfect, though, to hide a damaged tank.
The tank is what makes the bike shine to me, so no bag for me. I want the bike looking its best for my enjoyment. If i ever go to sell it and the buyer doesn't like a few stone chips, then he can go and buy a bag if it worries him that much ;)
Quote from: Hooli on Monday, 27 August 2018, 08:39 AM
I had a bagster on my Pan, very handy as already said for attaching bags (or in my case a map pouch).
@Hooli You had a Pan? Care to share your experiences with it? Good? Bad? Why you've not got 1 now? I'm interested because I've always like them, but never had one.
I still have a pan Col & it's great for cooking Bacon :whistling: :grin:
I Luuuuuuve bacon! :drool: :smitten:
From some of your previous posts Col you like anything you can eat :whistling:
Quote from: VladTepes on Monday, 27 August 2018, 10:00 AM
I bought a naked bike, I want a naked look :)
??? ??? ??? But you are not changing a naked look with a tank cover?
Quote from: gsxbarmy on Monday, 27 August 2018, 06:48 PM
Quote from: VladTepes on Monday, 27 August 2018, 10:00 AM
I bought a naked bike, I want a naked look :)
??? ??? ??? But you are not changing a naked look with a tank cover?
I think he's being funny, as in no clothing/naked ?, but I could be wrong.
Col, a tank bag made out of cheese for you, just in case you get hungry. others have the pan, bacon n cheese sounds good.
Quote from: grog on Monday, 27 August 2018, 07:06 PM
Col, a tank bag made out of cheese for you, just in case you get hungry. others have the pan, bacon n cheese sounds good.
add a bit of onion, dash of chilli flakes, mix 'em all up & put on some ciabatta split bread rolls, grill for 10 min! Yum. Now for a beer! or 3 :cheers: :happy1:
I laugh to myself at those who "want the naked look" only to then stick a screen, rack, top box and god knows what else onto their bikes..
Mine has no screen or top box so its still pretty naked in my view.
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I wanted to hear about Hoolis' Pan, not more cooking. - well, I made some great garlic bread tonight as a starter before tea, than made chicken in green curry & coconut cream. Most agreeable too it was. Only a couple of ales to wash it down as it's only Monday night.
Im with Speedy on this one... although I do understand Dave's logic on protecting the tank etc....
Please please please.... before anyone does it.... no photo's of food on here - there's enough of that sh*te on FB! :facepalm:
Quote from: KiwiCol on Monday, 27 August 2018, 03:05 PM
Quote from: Hooli on Monday, 27 August 2018, 08:39 AM
I had a bagster on my Pan, very handy as already said for attaching bags (or in my case a map pouch).
@Hooli You had a Pan? Care to share your experiences with it? Good? Bad? Why you've not got 1 now? I'm interested because I've always like them, but never had one.
@KiwiCol I had a '94 ST1100 non-ABS Pan for a couple of years. It needed the big givi screen in the pic as the standard one just aimed all the air into my eyes, in a full face I couldn't do over 20mph with the visor up! Apart from that it was a great bike. I did about 20k miles in two years & the only things I'd have changed on the bike if I kept it longer was a fireblade clutch lever & throttle tube as I was told these fit & give an adjustable clutch & quicker action throttle (the standard throttle needed two handfuls to fully open it).
Duller than a 14 obviously but very practcical & more fun than I expected. I sold it as at the time the only correct sized rear tyres I could find were Avon Storm 2 Ultras & Bridgestones. My experience of them was neither worked in the cold or wet, not much use on what I had as a winter bike really.
I did ride a mate's ST1300 too. It was much less comfy due to a crap seat, slightly easier to chuck about as the weight felt higher but overall didn' feel as nice to me. I never noticed any difference in performance either.
Hooli, not my type of bike. i like my old skool lookin naked, ride within its limits, fairly high limits i reckon. i have rear rack brackets, rack on/off in seconds. rack on, bag also is a few seconds. Ventura, a great option. my wife on rear, also on/off in a few seconds. yeah, makes it a naked with multi options. well worth the $500 for Ventura system. Different days require those options. https://www.bikebiz.com.au/ventura-aero-spada-51l-kit?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkNyugY6N3QIVTT5gCh1rZwaWEAYYASABEgLh3fD_BwE
Not really mine either but I was struggling to deal with a neck issue & thought a fairing etc would help. No way I was ruining my 14 with a huge screen & if you're buying a screen you might as well buy a Pan. Having said that, if I could have got tyres I liked I'd probably still have it.
The neck issue turned out to be a badly fitting lid making my head shake at certain speeds. I hadn't noticed but when a screen didn't help I tried a spare lid & wished I'd done it months before.