Protective film for fork legs

[The Hobbit]

Hi Did a search and did find much so apologies if this has been covered before,....
Does anyone have any recommendations, or comments on using some type of protective film on the fork legs? I check on google and there are quit a few that do tank kits but the full kits do not seem to include the forks, and they are around £100!!!

Cheers

Barry

 

[Goose]

Hi Did a search and did find much so apologies if this has been covered before,....
Does anyone have any recommendations, or comments on using some type of protective film on the fork legs? I check on google and there are quit a few that do tank kits but the full kits do not seem to include the forks, and they are around £100!!!

Cheers

Barry

Barry - I bought paint protection film from a company.... around 40 quid for 2m x 600mm. Wrapped panniers with it - really touch stuff!

www.abodewindowfilms.co.uk

send Jane an email and ask her to quote! Very helpful and stunning service!
[email protected]

 

[Beemerman59]

Two wheel humvee does them - he's on this site. I have a set, can't remember how much but not expensive and are reflective as well.

 

[The Hobbit]

Thanks for the info
Barry

 

[Pablo1]

I bought some oxford vynyl, just google it , was about £20 for a roll, used this for the top of the forks as i already bought the touratech bits for the lowers, i think the touratech were around £30 ish for the pair.

 

[The Hobbit]

I bought some oxford vynyl, just google it , was about £20 for a roll, used this for the top of the forks as i already bought the touratech bits for the lowers, i think the touratech were around £30 ish for the pair.
View attachment 206094

Thanks for The info
Was it black, or is that the colour of your forks?
Cheers

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

Mine came with clear plastic on them. I always thought it was done at the factory but maybe not?

 

[Humbug]

Helicopter tape.

 

[Lozza]

Helicopter tape.

Indeed!

'Leading Edge Tape' for rotors or 3M Abraision Resistant Film used in body repair shops.

Wrapped my black fork legs with it on day one and it works a treat.

 

[newboy]

Interesting difference on prices...
Demon tweeks
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Produ...tm_medium=Base&utm_campaign=Tapes & Adhesives
sold by the metre - 16.45

Merlin Motorsport
http://merlinmotorsport.co.uk/produ...utm_medium=ShoppingUK&utm_campaign=ShoppingUK
33M roll 5.88

Jeez!!

 

[WindyChuffer]

Hi Did a search and did find much so apologies if this has been covered before,....
Does anyone have any recommendations, or comments on using some type of protective film on the fork legs? I check on google and there are quit a few that do tank kits but the full kits do not seem to include the forks, and they are around £100!!!

Cheers

Barry

What are you trying to protect against?

 

[The Hobbit]

What are you trying to protect against?

Just general chips and wear and tear

Currently use ACF but not much good against stones.

Barry

 

[shuck raider]

I got some carbon fibre protectors for an 1150 having read this thread some years ago. Not specifically designed for the GS but fitted perfectly. Assume Racespec still sell 'em

 

[WindyChuffer]

Just general chips and wear and tear

Currently use ACF but not much good against stones.

Barry

Stones from what? If you are being hit by stones then you are riding too close to the vehicle in front.

You don't need to protect the fork legs !

For sure protect the alternator cover - from Cymarc - which protects from crap thrown up by your own front wheel.

 

[swissrob]

Interesting difference on prices...
Demon tweeks
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Produ...tm_medium=Base&utm_campaign=Tapes & Adhesives
sold by the metre - 16.45

Merlin Motorsport
http://merlinmotorsport.co.uk/produ...utm_medium=ShoppingUK&utm_campaign=ShoppingUK
33M roll 5.88

Jeez!!

different widths

 

[John Armstrong]

Stones from what? If you are being hit by stones then you are riding too close to the vehicle in front.

You don't need to protect the fork legs !

And what if the stones are flicked up by a vehicle going in the other direction?

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

And what if the stones are flicked up by a vehicle going in the other direction?

The back of your fork legs get damaged?

Andres

 

[GSTourer]

Stones from what? If you are being hit by stones then you are riding too close to the vehicle in front.

You don't need to protect the fork legs !

For sure protect the alternator cover - from Cymarc - which protects from crap thrown up by your own front wheel.

Whether you need to or not is irrelevant..........he WANTS to!!!!!

 

[John Armstrong]

The back of your fork legs get damaged?

Only if you go too slow

 

[Pablo1]

Thanks for The info
Was it black, or is that the colour of your forks?
Cheers

yeah the vynyl is black, forks were standard gold colour.