Leathers marking paintwork????

GRZX · Post by **GRZX** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:15 pm

Has anyone here had dull rub marks on their paintwork, on the the tank area from leathers?
I went for a half day ride on the weekend with new leathers, got home & saw dull rub marks on the side of the tank where my legs were.

Took a bit to polish out.

In that area on the IXON Iguane pants there is also that stretchy cordura stuff, so I dont know if its that or the leather causing the marks

Is this a normal thing & what can you do to prevent it?

ttc · Post by **ttc** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:21 pm

apparently the 12's have a really soft paint
you can buy a clear contact to cover it, also a GCC tank protector that covers that area as well..

red_dave · Post by **red_dave** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:43 pm

Maybe a velvet tracksuit could be a solution...

Post by **robracer** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:05 pm

red_dave wrote:Maybe a velvet tracksuit could be a solution...

Pic's

Gosling1 · Post by **Gosling1** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 10:11 pm

red_dave wrote:Maybe a velvet tracksuit could be a solution...

only if it was mauve !!!

GRZX - I get rub-marks on the 12 tank every time I wear them tight leather pants

oohhh baby !! but seriously, it polishes out.....no major problems.

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 10:18 pm

meh dont hold on so tight with ya legs...

oh and dont complain to me if u fall off...lol

GRZX · Post by **GRZX** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:44 am

red_dave wrote:Maybe a velvet tracksuit could be a solution...

Do these velvet tracksuits come with Kevlar?

rocco · Post by **rocco** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:35 am

i agree go the velvet suit....................my pants rub the paintwork too

suzuki have strategically put stickers on areas of high rubbing but ya still get them appearing elsewhere.

the joys of trying to keeping a bike in tip top condition.

start blingin it with sponsor decals in the rubbing areas.........

at least it wont br scratched then

mfzx6r · Post by **mfzx6r** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:46 am

red_dave wrote:Maybe a velvet tracksuit could be a solution...

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:13 pm

mfzx6r wrote:
red_dave wrote:Maybe a velvet tracksuit could be a solution...

mario is smiling cos he can now bring his collection of velvet tracky daks outta the cupboard!!

Black Magic · Post by **Black Magic** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:18 pm

I have had the same problem with my leathers scuffing the paint.
Go to AutoBarn or Supacheap Auto and get 'Body Skinz' for motorbikes. It is a clear contact adhesive that protects the paintwork. It is awful to apply (use LOTS of soapy water and it will slide into place) but has worked well on both of my bikes.

Tenoq · Post by **Tenoq** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:54 pm

Sounds normal - I live with it. My bike is for riding, not for showing off at the coffee shop. You're not riding a Ducati are you?

Black Magic · Post by **Black Magic** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 10:01 pm

Tenoq wrote:Sounds normal - I live with it. My bike is for riding, not for showing off at the coffee shop. You're not riding a Ducati are you?

Mine is for riding too... but it is my favourite thing in the world and keeping it looking beautiful is a priority. (You should see my cage...DISGUSTING!)

GRZX · Post by **GRZX** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 5:28 am

Black Magic wrote:
Tenoq wrote:Sounds normal - I live with it. My bike is for riding, not for showing off at the coffee shop. You're not riding a Ducati are you?
Mine is for riding too... but it is my favourite thing in the world and keeping it looking beautiful is a priority. (You should see my cage...DISGUSTING!)

red_dave · Post by **red_dave** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 11:10 am

Neka79 wrote:
mfzx6r wrote:
red_dave wrote:Maybe a velvet tracksuit could be a solution...

mario is smiling cos he can now bring his collection of velvet tracky daks outta the cupboard!!

As long as it's green...

GP will be interesting this year...