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After using a car paste wax on my bikes tank, I find that the slippery feeling makes it difficult to grip tank when braking. Are there less slick paint protectants available? I have used several different waxes and polishes but all seem to leave it hard to grip until the wax wears off.
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Clam, your 1100 has a little lip on the front of the seat. Most the other GS's do not. Under hard braking two up, you can slide up on the tank on my 1000 and my 550. You have to use your knees to prevent this. It's a valid question, but the answer is no. If you wax it, it'll be slick. :-DOriginally posted by Road_Clam View PostLast edited by Guest; 10-13-2006, 04:19 PM.Comment
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I do keep hands on bars but I am trying to teach myself to stay loose on the bars and use my thighs to grip tank. I think it will give me better feel and control if needing to swerve etc. I also don't like having my passenger push me into tank. Sometimes if the wife is with me it is okay...
I sorta figured most waxes and polishes leave a slick finish but maybe someone might know a better solution. ThanksComment
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Sorry, I wassupposed to have a smiley at the end, I was simply busting balz...
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That's why we grip the tank, so they don't get busted :-DOriginally posted by Road_Clam View PostSorry, I was supposed to have a smiley at the end, I was simply busting balz...
And I used smiliey's \\
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Keith
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1980 GS1000S, blue and white
2015Triumph Trophy SE
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You could check into some magnetic tank protectors,that might help.Originally posted by waterman View PostComment
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