Tank pads

[GSoh]

Anyone fitted tank pads on a 12gs? Just wondered if they offer any real protection and if they look ok. I've had them on all my other bikes but there doesn' t seem to be a great choice for the 1200. The riding position doesn't seem to rub the tank much but I could be wrong!!

 

[Schtum]

I've got a Motrax Rubber Ronnie on mine....

 

[Big Lee]

I wouldn`t bother, you don`t get anywhere near the paint there

 

[davedyer]

I only put tank pads on my bikes afterI've scratched the tank

 

[Janie]

i have ones off nippy normans

 

[Slartibartfast]

Schtum, what type of tank bag to you have ?. Is that a Famsa ?

I am after a tank bag but don't want to glue velcro on the tank and whist the Famsa looks like it might do the trick , attaching the bag to the harness with a zip sounds very fiddly.

I am just back from the TT which is the first tie I've done a trip for years with no tank bag ..... I NEED A TANK BAG !

I had a look at every GS I saw on the IOM but the few which had tank bags were either BMW , Touratech and one of the SW Motech clip-on ones. I had resigned myself to getting a Baglux again .... which I have had over the years and I know are good if a bit ugly and expensive.

 

[Schtum]

Schtum, what type of tank bag to you have ?. Is that a Famsa ?

No, it's a Hein Gericke Tuareg with detachable tank panniers which I've never used. I don't think they do this model any longer. It does appear to have some similarities with the Famsa one so it might well be made by the same people......

 

[Janie]

get yourself one of the touratech day trip bag............not as huge as the normals bags, but it has a map pocket and plenty room for ya gloves and bits and bobs..........

 

[dlevett]

I wouldn`t bother, you don`t get anywhere near the paint there

It depends how fat you are I can assure you that I can get near the tank there

 

[Davy F]

Hein Gericke do a nice clear spine protector for about a fiver. I've used them on the last three bikes I've owned.

I'd take a picture, but you can't see it..........