ANYBODY install the Gas Tank KNEE PADS?

[Lifelong Biker]

Thanks for all the replies, I'll make sure tank is clean before install!

 

[Rocket Scientist]

Thanks for all the replies, I'll make sure tank is clean before install!

I have both. I like the look. Kinda breaks up the hugeness of the gigantic tank. I traced around mine with a wax pencil and then lightly sanded the paint to take the shine off before sticking them on, but then I always tend to overdo things.

 

[motolink]

I started by fitting the small left side pad, but it just did not stck, cleaned the tank with the cleaner provided with the kit, worked out a good position but the very top and a bit on the bottom would not stick, what do I do next. I guess I have to buy some thin sticky two sided paper.
Anyone suggest a fix.
Thanks

 

[friarjohn]

I finally installed mine today. I had another post about measuring and such. I just put the left side on first then more or less eyeballed the right side. Didn't know they would be so thick but I like them anyway. My tank was already getting scuffed in the area they protect. I also noticed my tank pad is getting scuffed up too so I'm glad I put that on a couple months ago.

 

[Rocket Scientist]

I started by fitting the small left side pad, but it just did not stck, cleaned the tank with the cleaner provided with the kit, worked out a good position but the very top and a bit on the bottom would not stick, what do I do next. I guess I have to buy some thin sticky two sided paper.
Anyone suggest a fix.
Thanks

I would use two part epoxy. Just don't get it right out to the edge as you don't want it to squeeze out onto the paint.

 

[snowbandit]

Do they make these for the touring?

 

[Binnsy]

Got them now, like the look but have noticed when riding that they really don't do much. However they do cover a scratch I had on the tank

Got them off e-bay for $31 + postage

 

[Bill Robinson]

Anybody install the gas tank knee pads on a Rocket 3 ? If so were you happy with them, thinking about buying a set, I see the left size is small, not much room. It is part # A9718005

Anybody install the gas tank knee pads on a Rocket 3 ? If so were you happy with them, thinking about buying a set, I see the left size is small, not much room. It is part # A9718005

1st thing I added, for nostalgia. Actually quite nice. Small left side is for "bear claw" clearance. I have to trim the one at nose of seat to match pinstripes.

 

[Wrecka]

Reminded me of this lol

 

[Bedifferent]

Do they make these for the touring?

That's a good question. I myself would be interested in some for the future. I try to keep my knees/pants way from the tank but it's so big I still manage a little chafing on the clear coat over time. So far I have been able to use a little scratch remover to polish it out. I would like to find a set if they are out there.