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Makes And Models => Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ => Topic started by: Crissa on January 14, 2020, 06:34:32 AM
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So Zero doesn't seem to be selling them anymore, somI'm getting generic ones.
I'm wondering on placement, though. It seems that the frame bar under the tank is where my knees spend most of their time for gripping, so I think I should put some there.
I'm new at this, so I'm open to input.
-Crissa
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How do you know Zero doesn't sell them any more? Here's AF1 Racing's listing for the TechSpec fitment for the S/SR:
https://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=92940&sku=ZM10-08125&description=Zero+MC%27s+Tank+Grips+by+Techspec+S%2FSR+%2D+ZM10%2D08125
PN: ZM10-08125 for the S/SR
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Generally, any tank grips should be applied on the rear sides of the tank. Zero S/SR and DS/DSR tanks have obvious flat areas right there where the TechSpec grips apply.
Before that fitment existed, I bought BMW R1200GS tank grips and cut them to fit my DSR.
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Because when I searched parts on AF1, those didn't show up.
Also, my knees don't completely reach the curve of the tank.
-Crissa
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You just want them on the flat part underneath the lip, easier to fit that way too as you don't need to follow any tight curves. R&G sells universal sheets that you can cut to size and they come in clear too. That reminds me I need to do mine some time, forgot I even bought the sheets months ago.
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That's where and what I was thinking.
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Because when I searched parts on AF1, those didn't show up.
Also, my knees don't completely reach the curve of the tank.
-Crissa
Not sure why you couldn't find them, but Brian did provide a link to the listing. And you want them mounted at the REAR of the "tank," not up by the curve.
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If you want to go cheap, or to try different sizes and locations for the pads, you can go to your local variety store and pick up a roll of clear shelf lining plastic and cut to shape. It has a peel-off sticking compound that is removable and doesn't leave any residue. I have used this stuff in the past to protect lower painted fairings from rock dings, rear side panels from being scuffed by throw-over soft luggage, to protect against belt buckle scuffing on the tank and (of course) as a tank knee protector. Its only failing is that it will not cover a compound curve very well and does not provide the rough service grip as does a quality rubber tank knee pad.
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Not sure why you couldn't find them,
Because they didn't show up when I searched for parts for my bike. And they're no longer on Zero or Techspec's sites.
And you want them mounted at the REAR of the "tank," not up by the curve.
And when I lean or stand up, my knees don't quite make it to the plastic. I get where they go.
-Crissa
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I don't think anyone can get their knees against Zero's S or DS tank plastics. Thigh area grips work fine for me.
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The rubber 'snake skin' grips would make it stick out a little more, and if I were leaning off the bike, that's maybe where my thigh would be. But I need them for slow-speed maneuvers before I master high-speed.
Still, I marked the AF1 link and put it into my next order. I have some smaller 2" strips that should arrive today!
^-^
-Crissa
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Techspecs got back to me: And linked to them on AF1Racing ^-^
I ended up ordering them with my brake parts.
-Crissa
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I am thinking that those tank grips would be a good add on because I usually put my knees on that zone. Can you please comment how they work? Did you notice any improvement?
Also the tank plastic is very very easy to scratch, specially with jeans, so I think this will protect a little. Thanks!
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You can see my grip locations in this post: https://www.electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=9890.msg88839#msg88839
I do think the standard grips are insufficient, but they look really nice on the colored tanks. My pads on the sides do the most of the work. Getting them straight is... Not easy, but they'll wear out like tires eventually. I went with their shark-skin style ones and I have to grip and ungrip my knees to reposition, and sometimes my pads get caught when I jump on, but... I think that's actually better. My cornering is much more secure now.
-Crissa
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Oh, looking at this post makes me realize that I met you at Re-Cycle on Sunday (I have the orange DS that was there)...it was great to meet you, and I really like the grip pads that you added to the frame of your bike!
-Nate
You can see my grip locations in this post: https://www.electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=9890.msg88839#msg88839
I do think the standard grips are insufficient, but they look really nice on the colored tanks. My pads on the sides do the most of the work. Getting them straight is... Not easy, but they'll wear out like tires eventually. I went with their shark-skin style ones and I have to grip and ungrip my knees to reposition, and sometimes my pads get caught when I jump on, but... I think that's actually better. My cornering is much more secure now.
-Crissa
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Oh, Hi Nate! ^-^
Yeah, I liked how the grips looked on yours. The tail was nice, too! I'm thinking about getting the top-bag frame but not top-bag now.
I was worried putting them on the sides would be too wide and sticky, and now I'm really liking the grip I can get when I'm posting over the bumps we get around here. My S gets really squirrelly compared to my spouse's Scrambler when there's stuff on the street.
-Crissa
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Nice! Are the tank grips removable in case I find them not very comfortable or good looking?
Thanks!
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They're held on by heat-release contact adhesive.
So they're not very removable, but they are removable.
-Crissa