General CBR XX Discussion: General Discussion of the Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird that does not fit into the other specific forums.
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Bra or tank pad?
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View Poll Results: Tank bra or tank pad | |
go for the bra!
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stick on tank pad!
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tank slapper
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go naked
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04-04-2008, 10:01 PM
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#31 | Join Date: Nov 01 2006 Location: Tacoma, WA Bike(s): '01 CBR1100XX Posts: 29
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The tank bra is a cover that goes on the gas tank to keep you from scratching it up when you slide up against it, or lean over it when tucked down.
They can have non-slip properties, as well. Some of the sport and stunt bike riders buy them for that purpose.
As for the poll, I have a Mag-Knight stick on bra, but it came with the bike when I bought it.
I've had to clean around it and under it a few times, and I wish it were taller in the middle section that comes up the back of the tank. I've scratched the tank above it with the zipper of my reflective vest.
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'01 CBR1100XX REDbird!
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04-25-2008, 9:23 PM
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#32 | | youfly2 Join Date: Apr 16 2008 Location: alliance ,oh Bike(s): 97 Honda Black Bird Age: 37 Posts: 150
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cover her tits! specially if you move around on the bike alot !
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06-13-2008, 7:06 AM
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#33 | Join Date: Jun 25 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinios Bike(s): 1999 CBR1100XX and 1988 CBR1000F Stock & excellent Posts: 938
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I voted for the bra although from another point of view I was tempted to pick the go naked option since in other aspects of your life that generally leads to good things.  I have since added a tank bra for better protection.
I recently ordered the tank slapper and am going to put that on for a while and see if I like it better then the bra.
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06-13-2008, 8:23 AM
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#34 | Join Date: May 20 2008 Location: Palm Coast FL Bike(s): 2002 Silver "Bird" Posts: 97
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I just listed a couple clear tank pads in the classifieds - nice and I have one one on my Bird. And it comes with 6 ovals to put on the sides of the tank, fairing, or wherever you desire.
The previous owner had one with lettering on it when I bought it but I wanted a clear one. It was on for a few years and it came off real easy and left no marks, etc. - I can see no reason why it cannot go on the paint.
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06-15-2008, 3:24 AM
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#35 | Join Date: Jun 08 2008 Location: Brisbane Australia Bike(s): 1998 CBR1100XX Super Blackbird Posts: 339
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Dear ALUN.CBR1100. Is it really that cold up there in good old Pommyland. Us " convicts " Have to cruise around in damn fine weather all year round.
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06-22-2008, 5:59 AM
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#36 | | The Original Bird Watcher Join Date: May 28 2007 Location: Gundagai, Australia Bike(s): 2003 Blue Blackbird Posts: 144
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I have just bought a Metzi tank cover ( Metzi Moto Skinz ) and an SW Motech tank bag that is mounted on a ring so the bag sits above the tank. Both work well together in my opinion.
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06-22-2008, 4:45 PM
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#37 | Join Date: Feb 15 2007 Location: Mount Olive, N.J. Bike(s): 2007 Triumph Sprint ST ABS**Sold**1998 CBR 1100XX Posts: 30
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My came with a Mag Knight or what ever. the looks to me suck. If I had a bike and the tank was in good shape I would go with tank slaper.
Greg
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06-23-2008, 8:01 AM
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#38 | Join Date: May 20 2008 Location: Palm Coast FL Bike(s): 2002 Silver "Bird" Posts: 97
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I did not know that you could buy a Metzi tank cover...thought he just made seat covers?
I still have the tank pads in the classifieds - cheap way to protect your tank.
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07-01-2008, 1:34 AM
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#39 | | The Original Bird Watcher Join Date: May 28 2007 Location: Gundagai, Australia Bike(s): 2003 Blue Blackbird Posts: 144
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He does a full tank cover with your choice of graphics as well as a full fairing cover. I am waiting on my tank cover at the moment. He does very good work. Cost is $149 AUD with grpahics included using Kabtex material.
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07-01-2008, 4:12 AM
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#40 | | www.blackbirdownersclub.e u Join Date: Nov 14 2006 Location: Lisse/Doetinchem The Netherlands Bike(s): 1996 Black Blackbird Age: 50 Posts: 203
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07-07-2008, 8:16 PM
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#41 | Join Date: Jan 05 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Bike(s): 2003 Honda CBR1100xx blue Posts: 34
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Mine came with the tank bag and cover and I love it, looks great, contrary to what Birdman may think |
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07-08-2008, 7:40 AM
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#42 | Join Date: May 20 2008 Location: Palm Coast FL Bike(s): 2002 Silver "Bird" Posts: 97
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Nice to have lots of options...I personally like to see my Silver tank albeit I added a tank protection pad and clear ovals where my knees/inside thighs touch (see pics in classifieds).
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07-22-2008, 1:07 PM
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#43 | Join Date: May 20 2008 Location: Palm Coast FL Bike(s): 2002 Silver "Bird" Posts: 97
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It covers the tank and protects it from scratches, etc., just like the Black ones on many cars. Or you can simply get a tank protection pad to cover the center area like I have on my bike (and an extra in the classifieds if you want one - pics also included).
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08-15-2008, 9:53 PM
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#44 | Join Date: Nov 02 2006 Location: SW Florida Bike(s): 02 Blackbird, 91 ST1100, 84 VF1000F Posts: 143
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I have the clear "stick on" tank protectors. They don't offer any grip, but I found out that I can't stay on a bike when it's cartwheeling anyway.
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08-16-2008, 12:28 AM
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#45 | Join Date: Jun 25 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinios Bike(s): 1999 CBR1100XX and 1988 CBR1000F Stock & excellent Posts: 938
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I recently ordered and have now received a bagster tank cover with matching tank bag. Hope to mount it tomorrow morning if I can wake up early enough.
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