so F-ing passed right now

LNasty · June 30th, 2014, 08:52 AM

So I decided to take off the tank slapper protector I had on for last two years and put on a regular tank protector. I bought the $20 one at cycle gear and followed the directions completely. The 3M tape stuck fine to my tank, but the protector itself peeled off from the adhesive. I then tried to put it back on and tape it down with making tape overnight to see if it would form to tank, to no avail this did not work. Then I went balls out and put clear silicone on it, still won't stay down and my tank looks like a ****ing disaster! Don't know what to do next, or how to even remove the 3M adhesive. Please help!

ForceofWill · June 30th, 2014, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by LNasty

So I decided to take off the tank slapper protector I had on for last two years and put on a regular tank protector. I bought the $20 one at cycle gear and followed the directions completely. The 3M tape stuck fine to my tank, but the protector itself peeled off from the adhesive. I then tried to put it back on and tape it down with making tape overnight to see if it would form to tank, to no avail this did not work. Then I went balls out and put clear silicone on it, still won't stay down and my tank looks like a ****ing disaster! Don't know what to do next, or how to even remove the 3M adhesive. Please help!

Goo Gone and a microfiber cloth. It'll take it all off don't worry.

LNasty · June 30th, 2014, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ForceofWill

Goo Gone and a microfiber cloth. It'll take it all off don't worry.

Thank you, will try that. But will be without any protection on tank, what to do about that?

LoneRonin · June 30th, 2014, 09:00 AM

clean it proper and apply a ProGrip tankpad...

ForceofWill · June 30th, 2014, 09:02 AM

After you get it all off and you get your new tank pad, make sure to clean the area with Isopropyl Alcohol/water mix before putting it on. Like 50/50 in a spray bottle is fine.

csmith12 · June 30th, 2014, 09:05 AM

Pro hillbilly trick: try an eraser, maybe a bit of heat from a hair dryer too

When the job is big or really tough a 3M adhesive eraser wheel normally does the job with ease, but.... you can knock off the clear with those wheels on a drill.

LNasty · June 30th, 2014, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

Pro hillbilly trick: try an eraser, maybe a bit of heat from a hair dryer too

When the job is big or really tough a 3M adhesive eraser wheel normally does the job with ease, but.... you can knock off the clear with those wheels on a drill.

Yeah, that's what I'm afraid of, clearing off the clear coat

LNasty · June 30th, 2014, 09:22 AM

What makes the progrip better than the speed metal? Don't they both use the 3M adhesive? The speed metal one from cycle gear does

jkv45 · June 30th, 2014, 09:28 AM

The most difficult part to remove will be the clear silicone you put on. The other adhesive should roll-up with sideways pressure or try some duct tape to pull it/slide it off.

Next step would be adding heat from a hair dryer. Then using Goo Gone or some type of solvent that will not harm the finish.

The silicone doesn't breakdown easily though, and most likely will be the most difficult to remove. I've used Mineral Spirits and Acetone to help remove dried silicone, but you need to be careful of the paint.

As noted - clean it very well before trying to apply a new one. Because of the silicone, I would spend some extra time cleaning.

If nothing is working, post a photo.

LNasty · June 30th, 2014, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jkv45

The most difficult part to remove will be the clear silicone you put on. The other adhesive should roll-up with sideways pressure or try some duct tape to pull it/slide it off.

Next step would be adding heat from a hair dryer. Then using Goo Gone or some type of solvent that will not harm the finish.

The silicone doesn't breakdown easily though, and most likely will be the most difficult to remove. I've used Mineral Spirits and Acetone to help remove dried silicone, but you need to be careful of the paint.

As noted - clean it very well before trying to apply a new one. Because of the silicone, I would spend some extra time cleaning.

If nothing is working, post a photo.

That's the thing, I am afraid the next one will do the same thing. Is progrip that much better than speed metal. I cleaned tank with alcohol for this one and it stuck well. Adhesive came off of tank pad itself

jkv45 · June 30th, 2014, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by LNasty

That's the thing, I am afraid the next one will do the same thing. Is progrip that much better than speed metal. I cleaned tank with alcohol for this one and it stuck well. Adhesive came off of tank pad itself

If the problem started with the adhesive pulling off of the pad itself, I would contact the company - that's their responsibility. Getting it to stick to the tank is yours.

NinjaZX6R123 · June 30th, 2014, 10:25 AM

I never use the adhesive that comes along with the pads. They always suck for me. I peel it off and use silicone adhesive and let it cure over night. To remove, blow dryer followed by goo gone.

subxero · June 30th, 2014, 10:31 AM

just for future reference WD40 works fairly well for removing adhesive glue whatever.

InvisiBill · June 30th, 2014, 11:35 AM

http://www.mag-knight.com/ may be of interest to you... The 500's tank doesn't have a regular "sportbike-shaped" crotch area, so I got a couple of the universal ones. After a little trimming and softening it with the heat gun, it fits pretty well. It's stuck on there until I peel it off, but it's not permanently glued to it.

Redgeneral · June 30th, 2014, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LNasty

That's the thing, I am afraid the next one will do the same thing. Is progrip that much better than speed metal. I cleaned tank with alcohol for this one and it stuck well. Adhesive came off of tank pad itself

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkv45

If the problem started with the adhesive pulling off of the pad itself, I would contact the company - that's their responsibility. Getting it to stick to the tank is yours.

The company (or even Cycle Gear) will probably either refund or replace the tank pad at no charge.

It can happen even to a reputable company. When I bought my Tech Specs the same thing happened on one of the pads. I took pictures, emailed them to Tech Spec and they replaced it with no other questions asked. Shipped it for free and everything.

adouglas · June 30th, 2014, 12:52 PM

Buy jar of natural peanut butter, the kind that separates.

Use the oil to soften the adhesive. I'm not kidding.

Don't know if this works on silicone or not, but it work great on stickers.

broken neck · July 1st, 2014, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LNasty

What makes the progrip better than the speed metal? Don't they both use the 3M adhesive? The speed metal one from cycle gear does

The one you received might have a bad adhesive or its "shelf live" coulb be expired... Since the new gen is out from sometime now, Cycle Gear might have not "rotated" their stock of tank pad, so you got one that was made several years ago...

Goo Gone works very well, on OEM stickers (got my 2011 SE stickers off and the remaining adhesive cleaned very well with that) and some tape for hockey pad (wanted to protect my tail section while touring with saddle bags (but with the sun exposure and heat, the adhesive decided to stay on the bike and not on the tape) And bonus, it smells citrus...

NinjaZX6R123 · July 1st, 2014, 10:40 AM

FYI they sell goo gone at 99 cents store.

LNasty · July 1st, 2014, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by NinjaZX6R123

FYI they sell goo gone at 99 cents store.

Definitely will get some of this

csmith12 · July 1st, 2014, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by adouglas

Buy jar of natural peanut butter, the kind that separates. Use the oil to soften the adhesive. I'm not kidding.

CZroe · July 1st, 2014, 08:08 PM

I see that the title was censored.

Hope it cleans up easily, OP.

LNasty · July 9th, 2014, 10:59 AM

So I returned the tank pad back to cycle gear, which wasa horrible experience. The female employee there was a complete c**t. She always is, but this time she pissed me off enough that I contacted customer support, needless to sayi will not be going back there. Hated having to drive thru the ghettos of Houston anyways. Thank you to all that suggested the Goo Gone. It worked perfectly. My new pro grip tank pad will be arriving in the mail today. Hope all goes well with this one. Will post a follow up after installation.

LNasty · July 9th, 2014, 02:41 PM

Just got new pad put on. What a difference in the adhesive quality. One difference though is the speed metal pad was real carbon fiber and was thicker, but I think that the thickness was part of the reason it wouldn't form to the tank.

2014-07-09 16.39.04.jpg

June 30th, 2014, 08:52 AM	#1
LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	so F-ing pissed right now So I decided to take off the tank slapper protector I had on for last two years and put on a regular tank protector. I bought the $20 one at cycle gear and followed the directions completely. The 3M tape stuck fine to my tank, but the protector itself peeled off from the adhesive. I then tried to put it back on and tape it down with making tape overnight to see if it would form to tank, to no avail this did not work. Then I went balls out and put clear silicone on it, still won't stay down and my tank looks like a ****ing disaster! Don't know what to do next, or how to even remove the 3M adhesive. Please help!

June 30th, 2014, 09:00 AM	#4
LoneRonin ninjette.org sage Name: Jason Location: Mississauga Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 634	clean it proper and apply a ProGrip tankpad... __________________________________________________ ”Any man dies with a clean sword, I’ll rape his f*ing corpse!”- The Hound

June 30th, 2014, 09:05 AM	#6
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Pro hillbilly trick: try an eraser, maybe a bit of heat from a hair dryer too When the job is big or really tough a 3M adhesive eraser wheel normally does the job with ease, but.... you can knock off the clear with those wheels on a drill. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
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June 30th, 2014, 10:31 AM	#13
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	just for future reference WD40 works fairly well for removing adhesive glue whatever. __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.
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June 30th, 2014, 11:35 AM	#14
InvisiBill EX500 full of EX250 parts Name: Bill Location: Grand Rapids-ish, MI Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): '18 Ninja 400 • '09 Ninja 500R (selling) • '98 VFR800 (project) • '85 Vulcan VN700 (sold) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Aug '15	http://www.mag-knight.com/ may be of interest to you... The 500's tank doesn't have a regular "sportbike-shaped" crotch area, so I got a couple of the universal ones. After a little trimming and softening it with the heat gun, it fits pretty well. It's stuck on there until I peel it off, but it's not permanently glued to it. __________________________________________________ * Unregistered, I'm not your mom and I'm not paying for your parts, so do whatever you want with your own bike. *

June 30th, 2014, 09:02 AM	#5
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	After you get it all off and you get your new tank pad, make sure to clean the area with Isopropyl Alcohol/water mix before putting it on. Like 50/50 in a spray bottle is fine.

June 30th, 2014, 09:22 AM	#8
LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	What makes the progrip better than the speed metal? Don't they both use the 3M adhesive? The speed metal one from cycle gear does

June 30th, 2014, 09:28 AM	#9
jkv45 Rev Limiter Name: Jay Location: WI Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16	The most difficult part to remove will be the clear silicone you put on. The other adhesive should roll-up with sideways pressure or try some duct tape to pull it/slide it off. Next step would be adding heat from a hair dryer. Then using Goo Gone or some type of solvent that will not harm the finish. The silicone doesn't breakdown easily though, and most likely will be the most difficult to remove. I've used Mineral Spirits and Acetone to help remove dried silicone, but you need to be careful of the paint. As noted - clean it very well before trying to apply a new one. Because of the silicone, I would spend some extra time cleaning. If nothing is working, post a photo.

June 30th, 2014, 10:25 AM	#12
NinjaZX6R123 ninjette.org guru Name: Ninja Location: USA Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja ZX6R, 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 256	I never use the adhesive that comes along with the pads. They always suck for me. I peel it off and use silicone adhesive and let it cure over night. To remove, blow dryer followed by goo gone.

June 30th, 2014, 12:52 PM	#16
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Buy jar of natural peanut butter, the kind that separates. Use the oil to soften the adhesive. I'm not kidding. Don't know if this works on silicone or not, but it work great on stickers. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

July 1st, 2014, 10:40 AM	#18
NinjaZX6R123 ninjette.org guru Name: Ninja Location: USA Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja ZX6R, 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 256	FYI they sell goo gone at 99 cents store.

July 1st, 2014, 08:08 PM	#21
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	I see that the title was censored. Hope it cleans up easily, OP.

July 9th, 2014, 10:59 AM	#22
LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	So I returned the tank pad back to cycle gear, which wasa horrible experience. The female employee there was a complete c**t. She always is, but this time she pissed me off enough that I contacted customer support, needless to sayi will not be going back there. Hated having to drive thru the ghettos of Houston anyways. Thank you to all that suggested the Goo Gone. It worked perfectly. My new pro grip tank pad will be arriving in the mail today. Hope all goes well with this one. Will post a follow up after installation.

July 9th, 2014, 02:41 PM	#23
LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	Just got new pad put on. What a difference in the adhesive quality. One difference though is the speed metal pad was real carbon fiber and was thicker, but I think that the thickness was part of the reason it wouldn't form to the tank. 2014-07-09 16.39.04.jpg

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