Just fit it as it is ...........I've never had any scuff marks & been using them for years
In fact, tape will probably cause you a problem, as you will foget its there & will end up having to get old adhesive off yer bits !
<!--quoteo(post=188436:date=Tue 21st Dec 2010, 11:02 AM:name=sidestand)-->QUOTE(sidestand @ Tue 21st Dec 2010, 11:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Just fit it as it is ...........I've never had any scuff marks & been using them for years<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->i agree
underneath the tank cover of my bikes theres actually a clean tank in excellent condition [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]
"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"
My TDM
:
Black
1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples
Silver-ish
2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips
current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005Â
TDM900=unmolested. Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125
If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me :good:
<!--quoteo(post=188439:date=Tue 21st Dec 2010, 11:46 AM:name=TonyDevil)-->QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Tue 21st Dec 2010, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->i agree
underneath the tank cover of my bikes theres actually a clean tank in excellent condition [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
wash de tank and use a quality wax loike Autoglym, give dat tank a reel good goin over then fit yer Bagpuss tank cover,
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir,
forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector," NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel
CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 20
07 on a dyno run it made
79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
<!--quoteo(post=188533:date=Wed 22nd Dec 2010, 07:54 PM:name=wicklamulla)-->QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Wed 22nd Dec 2010, 07:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->wash de tank and use a quality wax loike Autoglym, give dat tank a reel good goin over then fit yer Bagpuss tank cover,<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]
Fitted this afternoon.
My thoughts are its a genuine Baglux with the quality/feel not as good as my previous Niner. The lower straps are now fitted to the outside of the tank, weird.
Anyway, shes on and a decent coat of polish on the tank.
<!--quoteo(post=188800:date=Sun 26th Dec 2010, 06:29 PM:name=ChrisG)-->QUOTE(ChrisG @ Sun 26th Dec 2010, 06:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Lidl magnetic bag on a baglux cover? How well does that work?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Took me all over Spain n France last year. Connects to the baglux clips at the front, pads hold her stead at the back
No Worries
Cats, how have you fitted the side straps? I fitted mine under the bracket the side panels bolt on to,I figure they've put the straps on outside to avoid rubbing the tank.Cats, do you find the front clips interfere with the mounts for the hand guards? I find they clash on full lock......
<!--quoteo(post=188984:date=Wed 29th Dec 2010, 09:42 AM:name=maximuspetrolhead)-->QUOTE(maximuspetrolhead @ Wed 29th Dec 2010, 09:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Cats, how have you fitted the side straps? I fitted mine under the bracket the side panels bolt on to,I figure they've put the straps on outside to avoid rubbing the tank.Cats, do you find the front clips interfere with the mounts for the hand guards? I find they clash on full lock......<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yep, will follow your lead and tuck the strap under the fairing.
The bars do clip the clip, already broken one of the mouldings
Really not as good as the previous version
They've obviously changed the fitting of the new covers, mine, which is about 4 year's old, have those bottom straps on the inside of the cover and clip over the bottom lip of the tank, which makes them less obtrusive. I don't understand why they have changed the design as there are no problems with the old method?
BTW, does anyone else think cats new cover looks whiter than the whitest white thing [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=189028:date=Wed 29th Dec 2010, 06:23 PM:name=Saga Lout)-->QUOTE(Saga Lout @ Wed 29th Dec 2010, 06:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->They've obviously changed the fitting of the new covers, mine, which is about 4 year's old, have those bottom straps on the inside of the cover and clip over the bottom lip of the tank, which makes them less obtrusive. I don't understand why they have changed the design as there are no problems with the old method?
BTW, does anyone else think cats new cover looks whiter than the whitest white thing [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Persil Bike
Your so so right about the clips under the tank. Much better idea, refitted the straps just now, but the whole feel of the cover is not great.
If your buying one, look on Ebay for the older version, my tip