What have others done to protect the fuel tank paintwork ?
I have a matt black V7 Stone.
I have some heavy duty helicopter tape that I was thinking might make tank side protection.
Is there anything off the shelf that will protect the tank, look good and be removable when not wanted?
I use a Bagster tank cover. I have been using the tank bags that fit it for the last 15 years on various bike’s. Not sure if it looks good but it works for me.
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Yes that looks great. I can’t find anything for the new 850 V7 20 onwards.
can you point me in the direction of a retailer that might stock them? I don’t know if the 850V7 has a different shaped / size tank over previous models.
Who makes / imports them?
Bagstar are a French company with an online shop.
Both sportsbikeshop and motolegends stock their products.
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I transferred mine from my V7 111, the tank is the same size. I bought it online from a shop in Italy for about £110. The shop in Italy did not apply vat and I didn’t pay vat on its arrival here, so I was quite happy with that. Cannot remember the name of the shop but will see if I can find it for you.
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Thanks. Very useful information.
tarnbaz - I have ordered one from that company - thanks
PS they have asked for £103 Fingers crossed there’s no VAT or import duty to pay.
Pleased to be of help to an ex V strommer !
An ex V-Strommer, indeed. Too old to get my leg over the saddles of those so the flat’ish seat of the V7 is perfect and so very comfortable. I guess the “Brockett” gave me.
I have recently bought a v7 850 stone with a lovely looking fuel tank in matt grey. After giving it a good ole clean I thought I’d use the polish sealer that I use on the car. Although it says “extra gloss protection” on the bottle it I think it means if you have a gloss surface it’ll protect it. It looks fine on the tank and should give a years protection. As far as I know £14.50 at Halfords. So happy days.
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Silly me. Forgot to say its Autoglym