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Maskido
04-01-2010, 06:16 PM
OK, I'm not being lazy here; I've run the search several times, looked on eBay & googled it. Anyone out there know if SOMEBODY makes a MATTE(flat black) Tank Protector(Pad?)? I'm referring to the strip that protects from buckles & such, not the wrap around stuff.

I do NOT want anything to do with Carbon Fiber. [down]NO CARBON FIBER[down]. Geeze, never understood the point of having ONE piece on a bike made to look like carbon fiber when the rest of the bike is all glossy or flat black??[confused]

Anyways, with the black 1125CR, a MATTE(flat black) tank protector (tank pad) would look pretty rad. Any ideas of where one might get one? Thanks for any info!

polkiejoe
04-01-2010, 06:31 PM
I could make you one out of matte black vinyl

dave_xb12r
04-01-2010, 06:43 PM
Stomp Grips sells clear. Check this thread (http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/General-Motorcycle-Chat/I-want-CLEAR-airbox-grip-pads)

agfish18
04-01-2010, 06:49 PM
you could get one of those metal ones for Buell and paint it...

Maskido
04-01-2010, 07:49 PM
Stomp Grips sells clear.

I wonder how the clear ones painted would hold up? Rattle can? Is there some kind of paint out there that would adhere to a rubbery surface?

polkiejoe
04-01-2010, 08:18 PM
SEM Paint. Get it at an autobody supply shop. Works good on vinyls/rubber/plastic[up]
http://www.semproducts.com

Midnight82
04-01-2010, 08:26 PM
Rhino Liner?

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/3263_20100315092159_L.jpg

7Mary3
04-01-2010, 09:20 PM
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/5730_20100401141846_L.jpg

try this: Gripster Buckle Guard at www.americansportbike.com

smurph
04-01-2010, 11:34 PM
Stomp grip also offers black, I might go with this if I don't do the carbon one.
Black stomp grip tank pad (http://www.newenough.com/parts/accessories/tank_protectors__traction_pads/stomp_grip/tank_protectors_ridge.html)

Supermanrider
04-01-2010, 11:40 PM
Buy the buell airbox protector and just paint it the matte finish and color you want

Thats what i did
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/4149_20090724145823_L.jpg

IRULE
04-02-2010, 02:27 AM
Have anyone tried Techspec? http://www.techspec-usa.com/

Lohani
04-05-2010, 10:15 PM
tech specs
have em
love em

popeye13433
09-23-2011, 09:34 AM
Lohani not to bring to life an old thread but what center tank protector did you go with? tank pro5 i would guess and did you do the tank and frame?