Minor Scratch on Gas Tank - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

**nimzotech** · 02-04-2008, 01:24 PM

While getting my 600 miles break-in service done at a local dealer I picked up a Cortech 14 Liter Magnetic Tank bag for my blue 2007 FZ6. I tried it out on one of the used FZ6s in on the sales floor. As the bag looked good, seemed not to scratch the tank, I was positive about riding back home with the bag on tank.
When I took the bag off I noticed a pretty deep 2" + scratch on the right side of my tank. OUCH!

It must of have happened as I was taking the bag off. Instead of carefully and slowly lifting the magnets up and away from the tank, I must of have caused the magnet to slide on the right.
Does anyone have any advice on scratches? I was thinking something like touch up paint, perhaps a short reflective tape, or estimating how much it would cost to have a tank repainted? For now I have stuck on a thin strip of carbon fiber tank pad – just enough to cover the scratch. I stuck on a matching strip on the other side of the tank so that it looks like it might have been designed to go there. Anyway, I look forward to your suggestions/recommendations.

**grommit** · 02-04-2008, 01:34 PM

A picture may help.

I have a magnetic tank bag, quite a small one which I keep my mobile phone etc in. It has never left any marks on this bike. However it did mark my last bike as it picked up a piece of metal from the garage table

and I then put it on the bike. So I check it as a mater of routine now.

madmanmaigret · 02-04-2008, 01:36 PM

I think you could try a few different scratch removers that you can buy at the auto parts store. Or go to a reputible body shop and see what they say about a whole tank repaint. I dont know for sure but i'm thinking Yamaha paint is not cheap. Let us now how it works out for you.

**reiobard** · 02-04-2008, 01:36 PM

yeah, post a picture, it may be able to be taken care of with some buffing and re-waxing.

madmanmaigret · 02-04-2008, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grommit

A picture may help.

I have a magnetic tank bag, quite a small one which I keep my mobile phone etc in. It has never left any marks on this bike. However it did mark my last bike as it picked up a piece of metal from the garage table

and I then put it on the bike. So I check it as a mater of routine now.

Is there any kind of film that you could put between the magnet and the tank to keep this from happening?

**Nelly** · 02-04-2008, 02:18 PM

My very own tank mod. See hall of shame. I was quoted £150.00 by a spray shop with out decals and I had to remove the tank myself ouch.
I got a bagster tank cover for £10.00 from e-bay.
I have got a similar damaged tank for £20.00 from e-bay that I am going to prep and spray myself.

Good Luck Mate.

teslas · 02-04-2008, 02:42 PM

Sorry to hear about your scratch! My last tank bag scratched my Thundercat all up.
I'm thinking that probably a tiny little pebble or the like got trapped between your bag and your tank and not so much the magnets in the bag. Pulling the bag off would scrape the pebble accross the tang and scratch it.

My new tank bag will be in on Wednesday and I'm trying tofigure out what kind of material to put between the bag and the tank to keep the scratches away - but let the magnet still work.

DefyInertia · 02-04-2008, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teslas

I'm thinking that probably a tiny little pebble or the like got trapped between your bag and your tank and not so much the magnets in the bag. Pulling the bag off would scrape the pebble accross the tang and scratch it..

+1 That is the only way I have ever scratched a tank w/ a magnetic tank bag.

**dark_isz** · 02-04-2008, 03:10 PM

I picked up a tank top Tankslapper to protect my paint from my tankbag's magnets. I had to 'customize' mine so there was protection under all the magnets, but it's working great, so far!

The Tankslapper. A clear non adhesive tank protector for your sportbike.

Tankslapper Tank Top Protector

**Hellgate** · 02-04-2008, 03:43 PM

I have that exact bag but no problems at all. I am very careful not to set it on a dirt floor, etc.

Depending on how deep the scratch is there are a variety of polishes that work great. I have the Griot's Garage polishing/waxing system. I got it as a birthday present one year. I have a medium polish and a fine polish. That with the random orbital machine do a great job of getting most scratches out.

Car Polishes - Griot's Garage

Good luck!

02-04-2008, 01:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
nimzotech 1st Photo Contest Winner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles Bike: 2007 FZ6 (Yamaha Blue) Posts: 1,072 Rep Power: 16 Member #1131	Minor Scratch on Gas Tank While getting my 600 miles break-in service done at a local dealer I picked up a Cortech 14 Liter Magnetic Tank bag for my blue 2007 FZ6. I tried it out on one of the used FZ6s in on the sales floor. As the bag looked good, seemed not to scratch the tank, I was positive about riding back home with the bag on tank. When I took the bag off I noticed a pretty deep 2" + scratch on the right side of my tank. OUCH! It must of have happened as I was taking the bag off. Instead of carefully and slowly lifting the magnets up and away from the tank, I must of have caused the magnet to slide on the right. Does anyone have any advice on scratches? I was thinking something like touch up paint, perhaps a short reflective tape, or estimating how much it would cost to have a tank repainted? For now I have stuck on a thin strip of carbon fiber tank pad – just enough to cover the scratch. I stuck on a matching strip on the other side of the tank so that it looks like it might have been designed to go there. Anyway, I look forward to your suggestions/recommendations. __________________ When you seek it your eye cannot see it and your hand cannot reach it; when you no longer seek it, it will always be with you. -Old Zen Proverb My Mods Fazer PhotoSynthesized My Interview Last edited by nimzotech; 02-04-2008 at 05:24 PM..

02-04-2008, 01:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
grommit Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, UK Bike: FZ6 S2 Posts: 1,517 Rep Power: 32 Member #488	A picture may help. I have a magnetic tank bag, quite a small one which I keep my mobile phone etc in. It has never left any marks on this bike. However it did mark my last bike as it picked up a piece of metal from the garage table and I then put it on the bike. So I check it as a mater of routine now. __________________ Emperor Dalek: "Daleks: WE SHALL RETURN! WE SHALL RETURN! WE SHALL RETURN!"

02-04-2008, 01:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	I think you could try a few different scratch removers that you can buy at the auto parts store. Or go to a reputible body shop and see what they say about a whole tank repaint. I dont know for sure but i'm thinking Yamaha paint is not cheap. Let us now how it works out for you. __________________ 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6: Purchased October 31st, 2007 Mods:Painted: radiator covers, exhaust covers, and rear footpegs. FAZR6 Fender Eliminator. FS6 Sliders W/Motovation Hardware. Minor Airbox Mod. Sticker removal. To Be Continued... GO RED SOX!!!!!!

02-04-2008, 02:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
teslas Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sunnyvale, Ca Bike: Yzf600r -Stolen! Posts: 92 Rep Power: 4 Member #1221	Sorry to hear about your scratch! My last tank bag scratched my Thundercat all up. I'm thinking that probably a tiny little pebble or the like got trapped between your bag and your tank and not so much the magnets in the bag. Pulling the bag off would scrape the pebble accross the tang and scratch it. My new tank bag will be in on Wednesday and I'm trying tofigure out what kind of material to put between the bag and the tank to keep the scratches away - but let the magnet still work. __________________ Cheers! teslas

02-04-2008, 03:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
dark_isz Fire Bringer™ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Bike: 2007 Yamaha FZ6, 1983 Honda cb650sc Nighthawk Posts: 222 Rep Power: 8 Member #182	I picked up a tank top Tankslapper to protect my paint from my tankbag's magnets. I had to 'customize' mine so there was protection under all the magnets, but it's working great, so far! The Tankslapper. A clear non adhesive tank protector for your sportbike. Tankslapper Tank Top Protector __________________ 2007 Yamaha FZ6 - mods: Uncaged Frame Sliders, Tankslapper Tanktop Protector, Progrip tankpad, Sylvania Silverstar headlights, Dual Headlight Mod, Puig Racing Windshield, Garmain 2610GPS with RAM mount, ProGrip 719's, Yamaha Blue Seat pod fairing things, Black Spraypainted Radiator guards, Givi V46 and rack, Addmorelighting V46 lightkit, Comagination Brake light flasher, Pazzo long Blk/Titan levers, Caterpillar O-ring throttle lock

02-04-2008, 01:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,376 Rep Power: 72 Member #991	yeah, post a picture, it may be able to be taken care of with some buffing and re-waxing.

02-04-2008, 03:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,306 Rep Power: 59 Member #1191	I have that exact bag but no problems at all. I am very careful not to set it on a dirt floor, etc. Depending on how deep the scratch is there are a variety of polishes that work great. I have the Griot's Garage polishing/waxing system. I got it as a birthday present one year. I have a medium polish and a fine polish. That with the random orbital machine do a great job of getting most scratches out. Car Polishes - Griot's Garage Good luck! __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

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