Inexpensive tank protector D.I.Y.

[Rainman]

Im sure everyone has fought the battle of trying to keep the top of your "Tank" a.k.a airbox cover from getting scratched up by jacket zippers and what not. I couldn't find a protector that wasn't ultra expensive or didn't look awful and it was frustrating! I had an idea that worked great! I purchased some 3m clear surface protectant also known as ski tape. I drew out a piece in the shape I wanted peeled off the back like a sticker and put it on. Its clear so you can hardly see it and just like that no more polishing scratches!
The best part is it cost me less than $10 with shipping.You can get it for $2.95 per foot from Tognar.com

 

[KennyR]

Good idea. Most stick on tank protectors are pretty ugly. I just wear a belt that closes with Velcro rather than a buckle.

 

[Fire-medic]

A piece of magnetic vinyl can also work.

 

[Littleschipper]

Some of the vinyl ones look cheesy but there are a few that I would use. I have over 40k miles on my bike and not a single scratch on the tank cover. I must be riding it wrong…….