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KVR · April 14th, 2009, 06:24 PM

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.

kazam58 · April 14th, 2009, 06:29 PM

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.

KVR · April 14th, 2009, 07:29 PM

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

kazam58 · April 14th, 2009, 07:43 PM

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

Jiu Jitsu Player · April 14th, 2009, 08:20 PM

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.

KVR · April 14th, 2009, 09:14 PM

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

Jiu Jitsu Player · April 14th, 2009, 09:22 PM

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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Ninja007 · April 15th, 2009, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiu Jitsu Player

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?!?

I want to buy the Type-R but I want to know how to get it for $84.

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?

Jiu Jitsu Player · April 15th, 2009, 03:38 AM

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.

Ninja007 · April 15th, 2009, 08:00 AM

hey Chris ~ ok, cool! if it's cheaper then it's cheaper, no complaints here!

how is that hugger working out for you? does it still "rattle" a little here and there or did you find a solution?

tinng321 · April 15th, 2009, 08:49 AM

what is their website?
thnx.

why so much for tank pad?

M-Oorb · April 15th, 2009, 09:32 AM

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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kazam58 · April 15th, 2009, 03:33 PM

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.

Jiu Jitsu Player · April 15th, 2009, 04:22 PM

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

KVR · April 16th, 2009, 02:22 AM

okay so I contacted A-TECH and have a work order up for the tankpad...is this a good deal? $130 shipped.....

The 84-104 sounded better from what others got on here. Is it worth it or should I pass.

miks · April 16th, 2009, 03:31 AM

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

Jiu Jitsu Player · April 16th, 2009, 05:28 AM

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?

KVR · April 16th, 2009, 05:57 AM

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

Ninja007 · April 16th, 2009, 07:13 AM

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

Rocketman · April 16th, 2009, 02:46 PM

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

kkim · April 16th, 2009, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocketman

....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.

welcome to the forum.

Jiu Jitsu Player · April 16th, 2009, 03:38 PM

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.

miks · April 16th, 2009, 06:35 PM

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.

Jiu Jitsu Player · April 16th, 2009, 07:04 PM

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

miks · April 16th, 2009, 07:14 PM

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

Jiu Jitsu Player · April 16th, 2009, 07:16 PM

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

miks · April 16th, 2009, 07:23 PM

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

Ninja007 · April 16th, 2009, 08:51 PM

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!

miks · April 16th, 2009, 08:54 PM

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

Jiu Jitsu Player · April 17th, 2009, 08:21 PM

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.

andrewwoo · April 23rd, 2009, 06:58 PM

oo man! i really want it..

April 14th, 2009, 06:24 PM	#1
KVR BALANCE:::GRACE:::CONTROL Name: KVR Location: West Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): (08 Ninja 250R Kawi Green but currently a project since Jan 31, 09;) 2007 Honda CBR 600RR White Posts: 42	Help Tankpad 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.

April 14th, 2009, 08:20 PM	#5
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	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. __________________________________________________ SAVAGE MODE: [ON] OFF www.7milesdown.com

April 15th, 2009, 03:38 AM	#9
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	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. __________________________________________________ SAVAGE MODE: [ON] OFF www.7milesdown.com

April 16th, 2009, 02:22 AM	#15
KVR BALANCE:::GRACE:::CONTROL Name: KVR Location: West Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): (08 Ninja 250R Kawi Green but currently a project since Jan 31, 09;) 2007 Honda CBR 600RR White Posts: 42	A-tech type-r update okay so I contacted A-TECH and have a work order up for the tankpad...is this a good deal? $130 shipped..... The 84-104 sounded better from what others got on here. Is it worth it or should I pass.

April 16th, 2009, 03:31 AM	#16
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	If you feel like you're getting ripped off - don't buy it. If not, get that sucker and post up some pictures __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 14th, 2009, 06:29 PM	#2
kazam58 Sarcasm: Yea that'll work Name: Andy Location: Essex Jct, VT Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 330	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.

April 14th, 2009, 07:29 PM	#3
KVR BALANCE:::GRACE:::CONTROL Name: KVR Location: West Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): (08 Ninja 250R Kawi Green but currently a project since Jan 31, 09;) 2007 Honda CBR 600RR White Posts: 42	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

April 14th, 2009, 07:43 PM	#4
kazam58 Sarcasm: Yea that'll work Name: Andy Location: Essex Jct, VT Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 330	The last one. I forget exactly which, I'm pretty sure it's TC.

April 14th, 2009, 09:14 PM	#6
KVR BALANCE:::GRACE:::CONTROL Name: KVR Location: West Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): (08 Ninja 250R Kawi Green but currently a project since Jan 31, 09;) 2007 Honda CBR 600RR White Posts: 42	Thanks that's a huge help! Do you have a picture of your Type S pad that I can look at?

April 14th, 2009, 09:22 PM	#7
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	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 Posted via Mobile Device

April 15th, 2009, 08:00 AM	#10
Ninja007 忍者 Name: Jake Location: WA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): None Now - Used to have an '08 Ninja 250R Candy Blue Posts: 151	hey Chris ~ ok, cool! if it's cheaper then it's cheaper, no complaints here! how is that hugger working out for you? does it still "rattle" a little here and there or did you find a solution?

April 15th, 2009, 08:49 AM	#11
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	what is their website? thnx. why so much for tank pad?

April 15th, 2009, 09:32 AM	#12
M-Oorb ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: South East Florida/Rutgers University Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r (Fastest Color) Posts: 914	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 Posted via Mobile Device

April 15th, 2009, 03:33 PM	#13
kazam58 Sarcasm: Yea that'll work Name: Andy Location: Essex Jct, VT Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 330	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.

April 16th, 2009, 05:28 AM	#17
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	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? __________________________________________________ SAVAGE MODE: [ON] OFF www.7milesdown.com

April 16th, 2009, 05:57 AM	#18
KVR BALANCE:::GRACE:::CONTROL Name: KVR Location: West Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): (08 Ninja 250R Kawi Green but currently a project since Jan 31, 09;) 2007 Honda CBR 600RR White Posts: 42	yep that $130 is for the Type-R and the shipping is included. Total to get on my doorstep = $130.

April 16th, 2009, 07:13 AM	#19
Ninja007 忍者 Name: Jake Location: WA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): None Now - Used to have an '08 Ninja 250R Candy Blue Posts: 151	$130 eh....I'm saving up for one of those right now, guess I'll just have to save a little longer...

April 16th, 2009, 02:46 PM	#20
Rocketman ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Ontario Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r special edition Posts: 84	everytime I log on here I find one more thing to add to my list....and I thought my snowmobile was a money pit !

April 16th, 2009, 03:38 PM	#22
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	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. __________________________________________________ SAVAGE MODE: [ON] OFF www.7milesdown.com

April 16th, 2009, 06:35 PM	#23
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	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. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 16th, 2009, 07:14 PM	#25
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	I'm assuming the Type R one has the 'hump'? __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 16th, 2009, 07:16 PM	#26
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	yup. The type R is in the 2nd and 4th pics __________________________________________________ SAVAGE MODE: [ON] OFF www.7milesdown.com

April 16th, 2009, 07:23 PM	#27
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Wow, changes the whole shape of the tank. Probably would feel weird at first. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 16th, 2009, 08:51 PM	#28
Ninja007 忍者 Name: Jake Location: WA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): None Now - Used to have an '08 Ninja 250R Candy Blue Posts: 151	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!

April 16th, 2009, 08:54 PM	#29
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Oh fair enough. Remember to post up some pics when you get it installed __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 17th, 2009, 08:21 PM	#30
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	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. __________________________________________________ SAVAGE MODE: [ON] OFF www.7milesdown.com

April 23rd, 2009, 06:58 PM	#31
andrewwoo WHEE! Name: Andrew Location: VA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Black Kawi 250R Posts: 91	oo man! i really want it..

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