Tank Guards

[EdGear]

My CF guards are working well protecting my bike. They are beginning to show signs of wear. I understand Kevlar is a more abrasive resistant material. Has anyone wrapped a set of the Carbon Fiber guards with a layer of Kevlar? With what ever resins are required?
Ed

[salute]

are these still being made? I'm interested in a set for my 640.

[RealtorGordonB]

Order here, chrisbarnes1@yahoo.com

This guys email should be in the title of the thread- everytime it hits a new page people ask where to get them.

recently got mine and installed them a few days ago, I'll take the tape off in a few days and take pics- they look great, well made, good price, reasonably quick to Canada, think I paid by paypal- thanks Chris Barnes- Nice Work

BTW, a local buddy ordered his, got them similar quick , they look great.

[mars]

I just bought a rattle can of spray on bed liner that did a wonderful job.

[bisbonian]

Got mine from Chris today. They are very nice in person, almost too nice to put on the bike just so I can crash it.

They took a couple of weeks to get here but that's not bad for a hand made piece coming from overseas.

I give these two big thumbs up

[faustinoeldelbarrio]

Those look great
how easy is to unplug the fuel hose from the tank once you have them mounted? Where is Chris located (America, Europe)?
These look like a better option than the metal bars, has anyone painted the kevlar ones?

[LukasM]

Chris is located in the UK but luckily it is easy to post world wide these days. It's good stuff and worth it.

[meat popsicle]

Originally Posted by faustinoeldelbarrio

Those look great
how easy is to unplug the fuel hose from the tank once you have them mounted? Where is Chris located (America, Europe)?
These look like a better option than the metal bars, has anyone painted the kevlar ones?

I think the CF/Kevlar weave looks fine:

I was actually going to go with Wolfman's yellow colored tank/saddle bags to match.

Chris said the kevlar is a biatch to cut (that's what its designed to resist - abrasion/penetration), so make sure you thank him for the request.

I always used needle nose pliers to open/close the clips on the fuel lines; with the guards they are probably a requirement to easily reach in there.

Turning the petcock is no longer an option for me while riding; I have to stop to switch it. Not a deal-breaker.

[meat popsicle]

Originally Posted by EdGear

My CF guards are working well protecting my bike. They are beginning to show signs of wear. I understand Kevlar is a more abrasive resistant material. Has anyone wrapped a set of the Carbon Fiber guards with a layer of Kevlar? With what ever resins are required?
Ed

Chris can use the CF/Kevlar weave (hybrid) fabric, if he wants to fuss with cutting the stuff. I have a set of these:



I personally don't think CF is needed. CF is structural, and there's no need for structure because the guards are not braced against anything; the tank still sits on the pucks internally and if hit hard enough that's where it will break first (say when broadsided by a pickup, when you won't give a poop about the tank :). Kevlar is what you want: abrasion and puncture resistance.

[EdGear]

Thanks Meat,
When I replace the guards I'll ask Chris for Kevlar.
By the way Chris is a great guy, has been very supportive and answered my questions when I moved the guards to my rally tank.
Ed

[jrozar]

Just sent a PM to Chris for a set and there is a two month so or wait for new orders.....

Has it been two months yet? How about now?

I am looking forward to getting the protection for the bike, all the reviews I had read say it is an excellent product!

[jrozar]

Any used ones out there for sale, I've been looking for a set for some time now....

[biensur22]

I am too. Is he still taking orders at all?