Slippery tanks are not so fun.
#1
Tankgrip that you can make yourself.
I got to wanting some way to grip the gastank on my 06 a little better. I checked out Stompgrip and Techwear. I looked at the skateboard style grip tape, and did not like the thought of destroying my expensive leathers on it. Well after thinking about it, I remember that at Walmart I saw some stuff made to stick on the tailgate of a truck or on running boards to give you better grip. It is black rubber adhesive diamond plate. I went and picked some up for $8 in the automotive section where they have trailor hitches and ratchet straps. I cut it using scissors. I cut out all the pieces for one side, then I flipped them over and used them as a template to cut out the other side. Check out the picture and tell me what you think. Ignore the wonderful time and date stamp on this photo, had to borrow a camera mine got left on.
Last edited by Stu Pidasso; 08-15-2011 at 01:51 AM. Reason: Changed the title and posted a clearer photo
#3
It works nicely, I road about 70 miles today and had no issues with smashing in to the tank. You for sure have got to wear jeans at least with this stuff. I am not a shorts riding kind of guy so that is a non issue. One thing for sure that I like is that I did it in sections, so as it wears out I can replace sections as they wear. I like how it looks too, and that is important. I believe it added 10 horsepower and at least 5 pounds of torque.
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#9
Looks terrible?
I can always take it off my tank, but in your case well..... I ride my bike everyday unless it rains all day so riding in my track suit is not possible everyday, I am just not that kind of guy. This is a cost effective highly expedient way of solving a common problem. I cut mine in the shape that I did because I actually ride my tires sidewall to side wall and found that I needed the grip to be strategically placed. It comes off easy with a heat gun. Just make sure you are wearing jeans because it will not be nice to your legs. At first it was a bit uncomfortable after extended riding periods, but in a short amount of time it became unoticable. I am able to keep my weight off of my arms and hands even more so with this on my tank, that allows me to maintain a silent upperbody during cornering which frees the front end up follow a smoother track and articulate freely.
Last edited by Stu Pidasso; 09-19-2011 at 11:52 AM.
#10
Here is what my ride looks like with the tank grip installed. Someone said they would like to see how the grip affects the entire presentation.
I also have another picture below of what my whip looks like at night. I made my own light kit because I did not like the options pre-manufactured kits have. I also did not care about a remote, flashing lights, or multiple colors; it is a motorcycle not a christmas tree and another remote that does not like being wet is of no use to me.
Last edited by Stu Pidasso; 09-24-2011 at 10:32 AM. Reason: added picture