belly scrathes??

Clear Contact-brand shelf liner from Wally World. Cheap Easy.
 
After getting on my new Classic (07) when I first picked it up I noticed the possibility of that happening...went right back into the dealer and got the tank pad.

Dennis

40 dtg Dubai
41 dtg Home for good!
 
I have the Triumph leather tank cover, it has a pocket just about large enough for a pack of smokes or a cell phone. It does it's own share of scratching the tank, but I like it for the pocket and to be able to lean on the tank without leaving hand prints on the paint.

Put a good thick coat of wax on under it to help limit the scratching from the backing pad, it helps to keep it clean underneath as well. It's for sure a trade off, light scratches to prevent deep scratches.
 
Safe Adhesive

On a related matter, I have a loose gas tank pad. What is a safe adhesive (for the paint) to use?