Possible alternative to BRP knee pads

[beka]

I just found this tank protector kit: http://www.techspec-usa.com/products/gs_brp.html

I like that it can supposedly be moved around pretty easily. I'm thinking about giving it a try. Has anyone ever used this stuff?

 

[trikester]

I haven't used it but I sure want to consider it. I have always liked knee pads on my bikes, maybe it's because of the antique British bikes I also ride - they all come with knee pads, so I got accustomed to them. I put replica antique British knee pads on my Yamaha TW200's, I didn't know there was anything available like this. Thanks for finding it.

 

[AMTJIM]

I have been using the sticky back foam found at craft stores, it comes in 8.5 X 11 sheets and many colors. Cut shapes, layer it up to whatever thicknes you want, I usually use only 1 layer. It can handle all kinds of surface contour changes. Fairly easy to remove old worn foam and only pennies to replace.

 

[NancysToy]

Oh, I like this. Looks like you could even apply it after you have worn the paint with your knees. Good coverage, too. Wonder how it would hold up down on the spoiler to allow you to rest your feet, instead of installing highway pegs? It is hard enough on my poor knees to do the splits just to ride the Spyder, without having to stretch out even farther. The spoiler is in just the right spot for some relief, and can be reinforced to do the job, but will get damaged if it is used much. Thanks for the link.
-Scotty

 

[Way2Fast]

The stuff looks good, however the location where it is installed completely misses where the paint wear is most likely to occur...on the lower part of the panel.

 

[NancysToy]

The stuff looks good, however the location where it is installed completely misses where the paint wear is most likely to occur...on the lower part of the panel.

Actually, this appears to be exactly where my knees hit. I'll have to have both my wife and I sit on the Spyder, take pictures, and compare to the Web site photos. Thanks for pointing out that we should check this. We are all constructed differently, and need to get what suits each of us best. Some folks say their knees miss the BRP pads completely, while others say they are dead center.
-Scotty

 

[beka]

Yeah, I'll need to check where my knees hit too. They sell sheets that you can cut as well, so I think I could make things work either way. The sticky sheets of foam sounded interesting, but I think I'd rather not deal with glue.

 

[Greg H.]

When I mentioned buying the tank pads for my Spyder when I placed my order, Lamont said that after all this time, he noticed no wear on his Spyder's panels without the pads. So, I didn't order them.

What's shown here might be another option, however.

 

[Director]

When I mentioned buying the tank pads for my Spyder when I placed my order, Lamont said that after all this time, he noticed no wear on his Spyder's panels without the pads. So, I didn't order them.

What's shown here might be another option, however.

Okay! Okay! Let's add the 1" Riser, and AC outlet, too!

AC outlet? You are installing air conditioning on your Spydie?:clap::2thumbs:

 

[AMTJIM]

Yeah, I'll need to check where my knees hit too. They sell sheets that you can cut as well, so I think I could make things work either way. The sticky sheets of foam sounded interesting, but I think I'd rather not deal with glue.

I replace them occasionally, the glue is no big deal, sometimes it even totally remains on the foam. WD-40, goo-gone, light oil(3in1 oil) and sometimes pledge takes any residue off prior to a new application. I usually wax the surface under the application before installing.

 

[Greg H.]

You are installing air conditioning on your Spydie?:clap::2thumbs:

Yes Sir!!!!! Plus, a coffee maker! And, I hope to be the first!!!!!!! roflmao

 

[Smylinacha]

I just found this tank protector kit: http://www.techspec-usa.com/products/gs_brp.html

I like that it can supposedly be moved around pretty easily. I'm thinking about giving it a try. Has anyone ever used this stuff?

Haven't tried it but I think I'm gonna get me some - My legs won't reach for any type of highway bars but I can rest them (not on the wheels) but over on the side panels and I think I can put some of that there for my feet so they won't mark up the panels.

Thx for the link!

 

[SpyderGirl]

I don't know about you guys, but I have managed to rub the clearcoat off the sides of my Spyder BELOW where the trim pads lie. They do me no good at all except for looks.