Tank Protector

YouCouldBeMine · April 7th, 2014, 08:59 AM

Hi everyone.

I just bought a new 2013 Hyperstrada in white. I should have it next week, I can't wait!

The dealer strongly suggested that I buy a tank protector, but the ones I have found are either expensive or ugly. I was wondering if a tank protector is a must for this bike given the upright riding position?

Thanks

Bruder · April 7th, 2014, 11:40 AM

I use this for tank protection and its good for Stabilizes the curve-drivability!

Eiweiss-Raceparts

Its really good!

Gruss Steffen

Guy · April 7th, 2014, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by YouCouldBeMine

Hi everyone.

I just bought a new 2013 Hyperstrada in white. I should have it next week, I can't wait!

The dealer strongly suggested that I buy a tank protector, but the ones I have found are either expensive or ugly. I was wondering if a tank protector is a must for this bike given the upright riding position?

Thanks

I don't think tank protector is needed. But it depends on the bike jacket you wear.

gatdammit · April 7th, 2014, 02:33 PM

The part of the tank where you would normally place a tank protector is plastic, not metal like many (older?) bikes. Denting and scratching was purpose of mounting these in the past, no? I just keep it waxed/protected with cleaner. I don't know why you would want to stick to the tank? i think the goal is to be as fluid as possible in the curves.

The ones hanging on the rack in my dealership are $70!!! For a piece of plastic with glue on the back!!! You'll probably get more knicks around the filler and winscreen than the aft tank area.

April 7th, 2014, 08:59 AM	#1
YouCouldBeMine Junior Member Joined: Apr 2014 From: Montreal, Qc Posts: 1	Tank Protector Hi everyone. I just bought a new 2013 Hyperstrada in white. I should have it next week, I can't wait! The dealer strongly suggested that I buy a tank protector, but the ones I have found are either expensive or ugly. I was wondering if a tank protector is a must for this bike given the upright riding position? Thanks

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April 7th, 2014, 11:40 AM	#2
Bruder Senior Member Joined: Sep 2013 From: Germany Posts: 181 I Ride: Hyperstrada and Monster 821, previously Monster 1100evo	I use this for tank protection and its good for Stabilizes the curve-drivability! Eiweiss-Raceparts Its really good! Gruss Steffen

April 7th, 2014, 02:33 PM	#4
gatdammit Senior Member Joined: Mar 2013 From: Naples, IT Posts: 2,195 I Ride: 2013 White Strada	The part of the tank where you would normally place a tank protector is plastic, not metal like many (older?) bikes. Denting and scratching was purpose of mounting these in the past, no? I just keep it waxed/protected with cleaner. I don't know why you would want to stick to the tank? i think the goal is to be as fluid as possible in the curves. The ones hanging on the rack in my dealership are $70!!! For a piece of plastic with glue on the back!!! You'll probably get more knicks around the filler and winscreen than the aft tank area.