Does anyone here know how much the A-TECH Type-R Carbon Fiber Tankpad costs USD? And what is the difference in the Type-R and Type S pad? I want the pad that "Beast" aka Chris has and believe it's the Type-R.

Just go to their website and convert their price from Yen to dollars, and then add about $40 to that because of shipping and other fees. And yes, Chris has the Type-R. I'm 99.9% certain that the only difference between them is the shape.

Yea but there's 4 drop down lists which one is it? there's "black frp" "C" "CK" "TC" i have translated on google but still doesnt make any sense

The last one. I forget exactly which, I'm pretty sure it's TC.

He has the carbon fiber Type-r in TC. I have the type S in TC. The price came to around $84 including shipping and the two cost the same. The only difference is that the Type-S shape conforms almost directly to the tank. The Type-R comes up a little bit on the top so it makes the tank look slightly different.

Thanks that's a huge help! Do you have a picture of your Type S pad that I can look at?

If you go to the' cf bling' thread or the' post a pic of your tank protector' thread there are some shots of my bike. Just look for my posts.sorry cant post any from my phone right now
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He has the carbon fiber Type-r in TC. I have the type S in TC. The price came to around $84 including shipping and the two cost the same. The only difference is that the Type-S shape conforms almost directly to the tank. The Type-R comes up a little bit on the top so it makes the tank look slightly different.

hey jj player, just a quick question man...when I use a currency converter for the price they have on there website for the Type-R in TC (10,290円) it comes up as $104+ dollars...how did you get yours for $84?!? :eek: I want to buy the Type-R but I want to know how to get it for $84. :D Also, do you just buy it straight from there website or did you have to contact them and tell them you don't speak Japanese and they set up a Paypal transfer? Let me know man, thanks!

p.s.> how did the jet kit install go? PITA, isn't it? :p

Jake- I bought it straight from them. I sent an email to info@a-tech.org I think. The address comes up when you click "contact us." As far as the price, I'll have to try to dig up my paypal invoice but I remember they created an invoice for me and when I paid through paypal, it automatically converted it to yen and that was the amount it cost me in US $. Everytime I've ordered from them, the price they quote me through email is always a little bit less than what is posted on their site. I have no idea why. It was the same when I bought the hugger.

hey Chris ~ ok, cool! if it's cheaper then it's cheaper, no complaints here! :D how is that hugger working out for you? does it still "rattle" a little here and there or did you find a solution?

what is their website?
thnx.

why so much for tank pad?

Its not a tank pad like what you think a normal tank pad is. Its more of a tank cover I guess you would say? Covers half the tank closest to you. Oh yea and its made out of carbon fiber haha. If you do a search on the forum and type in a-tech tank cover carbon fiber I'm sure it'll come up
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btw, thought I'd throw this in there, the Type-R is more expensive than the Type-S...look at their site, you'll see. That's how JJ got his for less than the $104 that you quoted.

I thought they were the exact same price but kazam is right! My bad. It makes sense though since the Type R has more carbon fiber at the top and according to Beast it makes the area above the tank a little bit higher by about 2 inches. Here is a pic of mine. It pretty much curves forward with the shape of the tank. It is conformed almost exactly to the tank shape. The Type R makes the tank look like it has a whole different shape.

Also, here's the link that shows what materials match up to the different letters like TC.
http://www.a-tech.org/shop/sample.html

okay so I contacted A-TECH and have a work order up for the tankpad...is this a good deal? $130 shipped.....:confused: The 84-104 sounded better from what others got on here. Is it worth it or should I pass.

If you feel like you're getting ripped off - don't buy it. If not, get that sucker and post up some pictures :)

It depends on what type of protector and how bad you want that particular look. Is that $130 price for the Type-R including shipping?

yep that $130 is for the Type-R and the shipping is included. Total to get on my doorstep = $130.

$130 eh....I'm saving up for one of those right now, guess I'll just have to save a little longer...:D

everytime I log on here I find one more thing to add to my list....and I thought my snowmobile was a money pit !

....and I thought my snowmobile was a money pit ! it is, but it's a one season money pit. The bike is a 3 season pit and depending where you live, a four season. :D

welcome to the forum.
:)

I compared the two types and I asked Beast about his. I decided I'd rather just get the Type-S and use the extra money towards the rear hugger. there is a difference between the two protectors, but it wasn't big enough of a difference for an extra $20 IMO.

Type R sounds so much cooler! But yeah, if the difference is not substantial enough, and you're going to be taking a huge hit in your hip-pocket; get the Type S.

I guess the best way to tell would be to look at them side by side. Here are the pics.

I'm assuming the Type R one has the 'hump'?

yup. The type R is in the 2nd and 4th pics

Wow, changes the whole shape of the tank. Probably would feel weird at first.

actually, I talked to Beast about the Type-R and he says you can't even really feel it. I like the shape the Type-R gives the bike - a little more edgy feeling, so I'm gonna go with that! :thumbup:

Oh fair enough. Remember to post up some pics when you get it installed :)

Yeah its really a matter of preference. I actually prefer the type R also, but not enough to drop the extra cash. At the time I bought it though, I thought they were both the same but I went with the type S to be different.

oo man! i really want it..