Leathers leaving marks on my tank

jasonz1c · December 2nd, 2013, 02:52 AM

I have Dainese leather pants which I ride with when riding however they have always left marks on the side of my tank.

I have to polish the tank to get rid of the marks however they come back straight away after riding with the leathers.

Any ideas..?

Thanks!

tfkrocks · December 2nd, 2013, 02:58 AM

Put on clear protective film like this:

http://thetankslapper.biz/osc/index....88cb9b811726af

You can also use stomp grips or techspec tank grips, which also give you the benefit of more grip.

Motofool · December 2nd, 2013, 07:04 AM

High quality leather in good condition should not be transferring color like that.

You may use any high-quality leather conditioner that does not contain oils to clean the pants.

You can contact the manufacturer or take the pants to a reputable dry cleaner or leather repair shop in your area; they should know how to recondition that area.

csmith12 · December 2nd, 2013, 07:23 AM

Hmmm.... Sure, even good leathers can bleed color to undergarments when wet but I never see anything in that amount. When does this happen? Wet? Dry? What do you use to clean them?

Too much dye on the pants sounds fishy.

JohnnyBravo · December 2nd, 2013, 10:17 AM

Stop polishing your leathers with shoe polish

rasta · December 2nd, 2013, 10:34 AM

Looks like somebody pee'd their pants and made the color bleed

algs26 · December 2nd, 2013, 12:23 PM

Mine are leaving a stain mainly on the plastics (side fairing and trim piece under the seat) though not nearly as bad as the OP.

I haven't tried to remove it yet because I want to wax it after I get it off but my apartment put a lock on the outdoor faucet.

Bentley813 · December 2nd, 2013, 08:11 PM

My AGV leathers do that, but not nearly as bad. Mainly on the sides. It will not come off, so I cleaned it up the best I could then threw some tank pads on and called it a day.

SMman · December 2nd, 2013, 09:35 PM

My Spidi leathers left some small marks that came off. I am thinking about adding Stomp grips like I have on my 636. Crazy how much is being left on your tank!

MR2Aaron · December 3rd, 2013, 08:22 AM

Is it possible he's cleaning the tank with something that sucks the dye out of the leather?

Some sort of wax or paint sealant, for instance?

csmith12 · December 3rd, 2013, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR2Aaron

Is it possible he's cleaning the tank with something that sucks the dye out of the leather?

Some sort of wax or paint sealant, for instance?

Yes, could be that or what is being used to clean the leathers. I asked that in post #4. As cleaning chemicals get more aggressive, stronger & concentrated they can affect the colorfastness of dyed materials. As seen on the back of many bottles of cleaning solutions, "spot test in an hidden area".

Nemesis · December 3rd, 2013, 09:31 AM

Stop humping your tank. Problem solved.

alex.s · December 3rd, 2013, 09:58 AM

it ain't a wet-suit bro. you're supposed to take the leathers OFF to go to the bathroom.

JohnnyBravo · December 3rd, 2013, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasta

Looks like somebody pee'd their pants and made the color bleed

I thought you were suppose to pee in your gloves, and hands?

JohnnyBravo · December 3rd, 2013, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

Stop humping your tank. Problem solved.

I was thinkin the same thing... Glad someone said it

DEFY · December 3rd, 2013, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

I was thinkin the same thing... Glad someone said it

And you never had a feeling to rub one off quick lol

JohnnyBravo · December 3rd, 2013, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEFY

And you never had a feeling to rub one off quick lol

Haha um... Just haha

December 2nd, 2013, 02:58 AM	#2
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December 2nd, 2013, 07:04 AM	#3
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	High quality leather in good condition should not be transferring color like that. You may use any high-quality leather conditioner that does not contain oils to clean the pants. You can contact the manufacturer or take the pants to a reputable dry cleaner or leather repair shop in your area; they should know how to recondition that area. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí
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December 2nd, 2013, 07:23 AM	#4
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December 2nd, 2013, 10:17 AM	#5
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December 2nd, 2013, 10:34 AM	#6
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Looks like somebody pee'd their pants and made the color bleed __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith

December 2nd, 2013, 12:23 PM	#7
algs26 ninjette.org guru Name: al Location: NorCal Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): ex300, gave up looking for a 250 Posts: 435	Mine are leaving a stain mainly on the plastics (side fairing and trim piece under the seat) though not nearly as bad as the OP. I haven't tried to remove it yet because I want to wax it after I get it off but my apartment put a lock on the outdoor faucet.

December 2nd, 2013, 08:11 PM	#8
Bentley813 ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Oswego, NY Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White 300 Posts: 221	My AGV leathers do that, but not nearly as bad. Mainly on the sides. It will not come off, so I cleaned it up the best I could then threw some tank pads on and called it a day.

December 2nd, 2013, 09:35 PM	#9
SMman ninjette.org guru Name: Danger Location: Canada Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R Posts: 422	My Spidi leathers left some small marks that came off. I am thinking about adding Stomp grips like I have on my 636. Crazy how much is being left on your tank! __________________________________________________ 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R 636

December 3rd, 2013, 08:22 AM	#10
MR2Aaron ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: Pflugerville, TX Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 154	Is it possible he's cleaning the tank with something that sucks the dye out of the leather? Some sort of wax or paint sealant, for instance?

December 3rd, 2013, 09:31 AM	#12
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Stop humping your tank. Problem solved. __________________________________________________
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December 3rd, 2013, 09:58 AM	#13
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	it ain't a wet-suit bro. you're supposed to take the leathers OFF to go to the bathroom. __________________________________________________

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