Bri Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Has anyone refinished the soft foam tank protector on the v 11?? mines getting a little dull & old looking . Im wondering if there is some kinda a spray that will bring it back to life or is a new one in order?? ~Brian~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeve Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Has anyone refinished the soft foam tank protector on the v 11?? mines getting a little dull & old looking . Im wondering if there is some kinda a spray that will bring it back to life or is a new one in order?? ~Brian~ It's not a tank protector, it's a chin pad! [Ref: old 50s race bikes had a pad for the rider's chin when they were stretched out at full tilt...] Armor All will make it shiny [& slippery.] Replacement w/ the CF unit will make it harder & lighter. Replacement w/ an actual leather pad will make it even more retro & have greater cachet than the plastic pad. Me? I'd make a steel replacement so that magnetic tankbags would have something to work with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Jaap Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Has anyone refinished the soft foam tank protector on the v 11?? mines getting a little dull & old looking . Im wondering if there is some kinda a spray that will bring it back to life or is a new one in order?? ~Brian~ WD40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug m Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Has anyone refinished the soft foam tank protector on the v 11?? mines getting a little dull & old looking . Im wondering if there is some kinda a spray that will bring it back to life or is a new one in order?? ~Brian~ silicone spray works good for all types of rubber and plastics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbikerrick Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 What I found restored the one on my 02 v 11 sport was to rub in a dollop of silicone dielectric grease, let it stay overnight then buff with a microfiber towel, made the dried out ,dull rubber look like new for the year I owned the bike, Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motomonster Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 This stuff worked like a dream: Results: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il_cacciatore Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Can it be replaced with something abit less expensive that the carbon fibre one for a hassle free alternative to the rubber? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Can it be replaced with something abit less expensive that the carbon fibre one for a hassle free alternative to the rubber? Where can ya source a carbon fiber one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoguzzi Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Replacement w/ an actual leather pad will make it even more retro & have greater cachet than the plastic pad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Does "Honey West" ride there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeve Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Or using an applique on the original, yes, that works too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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