JC/PAK BIKES is proud to announce we are distributors for
THE TANK SLAPPER
...is an inexpensive shield which protects the unforgiving skin below. If you've been unlucky enough to fall victim to the nasty scratching and pitting your tank is susceptible to, you already know about the hundreds of dollars it can cost to bring your tank back to its original luster. The Tankslapper is a clean and simple, yet effective solution to a universal problem, how to protect your beautiful motorcycle without changing its clean lines... the answer is “Clear!”
We often get asked the difference between the Tankslapper and 3M materials, here's a quick run down.
The 3M film is adhesive backed, the "Tankslapper" material is not, The 3M film
can adhere to a greater degree of contour (because of the adhesive), has a slightly better shine, is harder at the surface, and is less likely to stain because of it. The Tankslapper material can be removed and replaced over and over again, the 3M film is once on, and off once.
The 3M film is more difficult to install where harsh contours are involved, but at the same time, once installed it will not move or roll back regardless of the abuse it is subject to. On the other hand, the "Tankslapper" film can pull back along the edge if not cared for or installed properly.
In our Total Protection kits, the frontal and lower areas of the bike always get cut in the 3M film because of its stain resistance and staying power over our static material. In other words bug and road tar can be cleaned off with polish. In addition, with the advantage of an adhesive holding it in place, it isn't going to be disturbed by sand, gravel and stones that so often attacks that area of the your bike's bodywork. In fact, in order to damage your paint finish with this pliable material in place, it would first take penetration that would break or dent your bodywork.
For other areas of your bike like the top of the tank or the tail section, the "Tankslapper" film is a good alternative because it does just as good job of stopping abrasion from contact with rider and passenger, while at the same time helping to keep the overall cost of our "Total Protection Kits" as low as possible.
For tank only use, our recommendation is to go with the less expensive "Tankslapper" kit. In most applications, (with the possible exception of aggressive track day use) it looks good and works great. But if you insist on the "best", with the least maintenance and the best overall look, "3M's" urethane protection film should be your choice.
So you've had our kit in place for a few years and it's time to trade-in or sell your bike. If you've decided to remove the film to show the prospective buyer that the paint on your bike is as it was the day it was new? The "Tankslapper" film can be removed in an instant, no special tools or conditions, and of course you can reinstall it if you wish. The 3M film is easily removed as well. What's needed is some warmth form the sun and a finger nail to get it started at one edge. Once you have enough of it up to where you can grab it your fingers, stretch the rest of it off by tugging it in the opposite direction from which it is releasing from your paint or lens. In this way, the adhesive will stay with the film. The only residual evidence of the films application at that point will be the absence of damage.
Available for the following models
1098
1198
750 Paso
848
851
888
900SS 750's 900's
900SS SS1000, 800SS
907IE
998 - 996 - 916 - 748
999 - 749
Desmosedici
F1098 Streetfighter
GT 1000
Hypermotard
MHE 900e
Monster 1100
Monster 696/796
Monster, All Others
Multistrada
Multistrada 1200
Paul Smart 1000LE
Sport Classic
ST3 - ST4s - ST4 - ST2
Ducati.MS member discount is available
email us for orders
jc@jcpakbikes.com
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