I had one on my two Honda's (954 and RC51). Yet to get one for my R1 as I bought it used with a tank pad already in place. I liked the tankslapper. I didn't use the side pieces, but the tank pad worked well and wasn't a problem to remove. It takes a little bit of patience and water to get it to stick correctly, but I like the no glue thing. It could be removed and cleaned under. Just my two cents.:fork

 

I have them on my bike. I would attach a picture but as the site says, you can't see it.
Putting them on can be tough, but once they are on, it looks great. You can only see them if you walk up close to it.
Removing them is way too easy. Just peel it off like static cling.
1 minor issue I have is that eventually dirt will collect on the edges of the film. It creates an outline. Good thing is that you peel it off, wash the film and the bike and re-apply. At least you can do that unlike the stick on protectors.
1 major issue a film will never protect your bike as well as thick plastic or a bra. However, if you are careful to begin with, it is worth the investment.
I've had it on my bike for 2 years now and love it. I will only replace them if I buy the magnetic one. I just can't justify $100 on a bra.

I hope this helps.
Joe

 

They are very nice!! I have one and my buddie do also!

I did not use the sides eather. You can cut them out and make more middles :rock

 

Forgot to say you can take it off and on then put it back on!! You just have to spray the tank and slapper down with water very good to get all of the trash off.

 

I have them on my 03 R1 also. Love it. You can't even see it unless you look really close. And like everyone says, it comes off really easy. It does take a little patience to get it on how you want it at first, but it isn't hard. I highly reccomend them. BTW, I also use the sides on the tank ones too. It really helps keep it looking good especially if you ride the twisties alot or the track. Because your knees will continuously be rubbing the sides of the tank.

 

i like the racing number placement

 

I had one on my '02 and loved it. As a matter of fact I just ordered one for the new bike. I totally agree with everything everyone else said already.

 

Their site says it should be 70 degrees before you apply them. Has anyone tried putting them on in colder weather? I live in Michigan and it may not be that warm here until early June, by that time my tank will be scratched to hell.

 

Ok, let me clarify. Tankslapper sells the tank protection kits and total protecttion kits in the static non-adhesive vinyl, and in the 3M urethane material. The static material can be applied and removed multiple times. The 3M urethane is adhesive, stronger, more durable, and fits more difficult concavities, but can be applied once only. Once removed, it cannot be re-used. Removing it is simply a matter of lifting an edge and peeling it off.

http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=72306

http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=73142

Here are a couple of pics of my 04 R1 on thetankslapper.biz website.

 

Their site says it should be 70 degrees before you apply them. Has anyone tried putting them on in colder weather? I live in Michigan and it may not be that warm here until early June, by that time my tank will be scratched to hell.

Hmm. Never even considered that when I put them on.
I don't think the temp is a real issue. Just make sure the sun is out.

Have you ever applied window tint before?
It's basically the same thing.
Apply with water, squeegie the water underneath out, then wait for the sun to evaporate what you may have missed.

 

A 3:1 mixture of distilled water and isopropl alcohol makes the tankslapper kit application process much easier and faster.

 

Ok, let me clarify. Tankslapper sells the tank protection kits and total protecttion kits in the static non-adhesive vinyl, and in the 3M urethane material. The static material can be applied and removed multiple times. The 3M urethane is adhesive, stronger, more durable, and fits more difficult concavities, but can be applied once only. Once removed, it cannot be re-used. Removing it is simply a matter of lifting an edge and peeling it off.

http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=72306

http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=73142

Here are a couple of pics of my 04 R1 on thetankslapper.biz website.

I've taken mine off and reused it.

 

I've taken mine off and reused it.

I've done that too, with the tankslapper 3M vinyl. The 3M urethane won't work good that way, though. Once removed, you'll want to put a new unused section on for proper adherence and compliance to contours.

EDIT: fixed a typo.

 

A 3:1 mixture of distilled water and isopropl alcohol makes the tankslapper kit application process much easier and faster.

What does the alcohol do?

 

What does the alcohol do?

It does two things.

1) It decreases the surface tension. Isopropyl alcohol has a much lower surface tension (21.79 dyn/cm at 15°C) than does water (72.8 dynes/cm at 20°C). This allows the wtaer film to spread more easliy and uniformly under the tankslapper material, which makes it easier to get a smooth, even installation, and make the squeegie process easier and faster.

2) It evaporates fast and permits any small fluid bubbles that may persist to diffuse through the permeable/porous film faster.

 

ES in your experience how good does the 3M urethane work? im actually thinkin of geting both but using the non-stick on just the tank and the urethane on all the peices..does the urethane protect against rocks..and is it basiclly water proof (like can i wash the bike with hott water without them coming off) thanks for the info..

 

does anyone know if the 3m is thicker. cuz i installed their cheap one and it seems to be ripping after just a couple of rides(and i take care not to wear anything to scratch it)? my bros is fine though, maybe mine is defective?

 

ES will prolly know.. but its 430 here in the NE so youll havta wait till tomorro..rr i mean later haha :fact

 

opps..he live in cali hah my b, as you kno its late thought he lived in ny well...youll just have to wait longer hah

 

Their site says it should be 70 degrees before you apply them. Has anyone tried putting them on in colder weather? I live in Michigan and it may not be that warm here until early June, by that time my tank will be scratched to hell.

I have tried to put it on below 70 degrees and it doesn't work too well. You need it to be warm and in sunlight to get it to lay down correctly.

My only complaint is the the piece on top of my tank turned gold under my tank bag while riding in 105 degree heat. It does a great job of protecting your paint though.

 

ES in your experience how good does the 3M urethane work? im actually thinkin of geting both but using the non-stick on just the tank and the urethane on all the peices..does the urethane protect against rocks..and is it basiclly water proof (like can i wash the bike with hott water without them coming off) thanks for the info..

In my experience, the 3M urethane is more durable, adheres better, and conforms to deeper and more difficult shapes/concavities. The vinyl can be removed and reapplied a number of times, but the urethane is a one time use material. Once removed, the adhesive 3M urethane would have to be replaced with a new section. Both the vinyl and the urethane provide for some protection against small rock chips, like at the leading surfaces of the lowers and the front "triangle" section.

I haven't had a problem with the tankslapper panels coming off from washing the bike. I have lost a tank side or two over the years on my track bike with the vinyl, probably from getting sheared off as I move around from one side to the other and the leather "gripping" a bit against the vinyl, but no similar problems since I removed the vinyl tanklsapper and replaced it with the 3M adhesive urethane tankslapper.

 

Their site says it should be 70 degrees before you apply them. Has anyone tried putting them on in colder weather? I live in Michigan and it may not be that warm here until early June, by that time my tank will be scratched to hell.

Worked out pretty good for me in sub 70 weather.

 

y5

 

You will need a blow dryer and a lot of patience.

 

3M urethane rock chip protection test results:

http://multimedia.mmm.com/mws/mediawebserver.dyn?AAAAAAjhtMPAVdBAOdBAAAf2z4waXMYY-

Film thickness:

Both the tankslapper polished poly vinyl and the 3M urethane paint protection films are 8 mils thick, to the best of my knowledge.

The 3M film is a urethane coated PVC that will allow UV rays to reach the paint so that the paint ages naturally. The 3M has a harder surface than the tankslapper vinyl, and therefore resists staining and also is less prone to yellowing than the vinyl.