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How To: Install a Tank Protector STRAIGHT

26K views 8 replies 6 participants last post by  jasbo30  
#1 · (Edited)
So, pretty bored here, so for those less technically capable, here is how I install a TP straight:

1) Clean the tank area with a grease/wax remover

2) apply painters tape to the tank and mark the exact centerline from the 12 o'clock allen bolt through the center of the key flap, to the split in the tank lower panels at the head of the seat:

3) draw diagonal lines from the inside of 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock allens to the outside of the 7 o'clock and 5 o'clock bolts

4) measure further 90mm, and place exact tape markers (if you want the Protector higher or lower, adjust measurement +/-)

5) Peel back ~1" of the backing on the Protector

6) Carefully align the tips at the measured 90mm marks, and align the Centerline with the Center of the Protector (Ducati Corse Shield centerline)

7) Carefully pull the backing further down, pressing the TP into place, without distorting it....maintain centerline towards Seat "split"

8) Press down thoroughly, (better in sunload (sunlight))

9) Finished alignment....:blah:
 

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Discussion starter · #6 ·
Thanks guys.. Glad to be of some help....

CAT3....yeah I have left the sticker on for now while I consider if it will leave a "tan line" if I take it off.... I came close to peeling it on the 1098 during this install....but waited to think about it a bit... :eek:
 
Discussion starter · #8 ·
I've always done that (water) when applying decals/stickers.....for years.

Not sure if it would work with a tank protector adhesive though. They want to be very very dry to stick very very well.

But I could be wrong....:p