Fuel tank chin pad delete

[gstallons]

OOOH yeah !

[LowRyter]

I keep mine covered with the tank bag mount.

 

But if you want to get rid of the that carbon fiber pad, give me a call.  Looks pretty cool..

 

BTW- what would happen if you removed the pad?  Couldn't you cover the sport with the decal from the later bikes?  

[docc]

There's an awkward odd-shaped depression in the top of the tank under the chin pad.

[AndyH]

I've often wondered if replacing the vinyl chin pad cover with metal, say brushed alloy or stainless, would give it a lift since entire tank replacement could be expensive, and the chin pad really doesn't do it for me either. Probably a flat panel, set slightly recessed below the edge of the depression?

 

In my pipe dream, i start with a used part as the basis, mainly for the standard fixings.

 

It's just getting round to it, esp. with a house move coming up... :-(

 

Too many priorities... have to fit the timing gears, overhaul the fuel system, replace the tyres, and so on

[gstallons]

Not a bad idea .

[MixxedupMedia]

Hmm... something flush might help the lines of the tank. One would have to shape it in two planes to look good. 

 

I have considered fabricating a holder for a GPS or smartphone. Could be useful albeit kinda geeky.

 

Or maybe a custom a leather pouch for small stuff. Too Harley-like? 

 

Still thinking this one through.