Things to know about tank covers

 

Generally

The tank cover protects by its multi-layer construction and an extra-soft lining durable the varnish of the tank and is the basis of an absolutely well thought luggage system. In a few seconds a tank bag can be mounted on only four fastening points. Compared to other luggage solutions this system has the decisive advantage, that the tank bag is not removed regularly for refueling of the motorcycle, but rather the bag can tilted forward over the two front attachment points in the direction of the handlebar.
Until the late 80s tank covers were made ​​exclusively from black faux leather and covered the tank not mandatory completly, but rather protected the varnish especially in the areas of the knees and before the seat. In the meantime we can realize the standard varnish finishes and designs of almost all manufacturers and models with around 100 colours for tank covers. An overview of these colours, which can of course be used for the design of individual special productions, is located at the bottom of this page.

 

Delivery time for tank covers

Due to the variety of different motorcycle models and colours it is neither us or BAGSTER-France possible to keep all this different tank covers on stock. For this reason, tank covers will produced regularly after your order. The delivery time is approx. 14 days (calculated after the order following working day). The delivery time is extended during the vacation close-down (3 weeks in August) or in the Christmas and Easter periods.

 

Some very small holes in the surface of the tank covers

These little "holes" can on the production side not be avoided and are rare only on tank covers in light colours visible. To sew the tank cover in their domed shape, it is required, that the components of the tank cover while sewing be fixed by special claws in correct position. These special claws leave some small pinprick holes in the top layer of artificial leather.

 

Installation of tank covers

About 90% of our petrol tank covers are constructed according to the same Prinzig and the Installation is usually very simple. Desirable, but not realized yet, would an individual installation instructions for each tank cover. We strive therefore, to provide a comprehensive, universal installation instruction. If you still have problems during the installation, please contact us. Mostly we can bring about photos or drawings light into the darkness.

  • Please use the tank cover only on a previously properly cleaned tank. It is advisable to treat the varnish surface previously with a hard wax.
  • Please remove the seat or the front seat cushion.
  • The installation at low temperatures (<20°C) is difficult and unsuitable to reach a satisfactory result.

The following figure illustrates the assembly of a tank cover (dark grey) and the universal mounting systems EASY (light grey) on a tank.

Monatgeanleitung

 

 

Cleaning tank covers

Our tank covers are extremely insensitive. Please use for cleaning never abrasive or solvent-based cleaners. Use only lukewarm water with the addition of a dishwasher detergent or a mild soapy solution. With a very soft nail brush can also be removed dirt in the recesses of leather-like surface.

The tank cover can basically remain at the tank during the regular care of the motorcycle. Once or twice per season is the tank cover to dismantle and should then be washed in a bucket of water on the inside. Using a liquid-duty detergent can be done this even in the washing machine (max. 30°C, no spin cycle). After long rides in rain and spray emissions from vehicles ahead, cleaning of the cover should always be done, because dissolved dirt particles can ingress by the water under the cover.

 

Lacquering or recolour of tank covers

Tank covers are made of synthetic materials, that can be dyed only in the connection with production. Thereafter, the surface of the cover is resistant for the reception of colour pigments. Solvent-based paints would destroy the material and any kind of paint will not take a permanent and above all flexible connection with the material.

 

Colours for tank covers

01
black
   
02
mud
   
03
lead
   
04
anthracite
   
05
steel grey
   
06
light grey
   
07
glaciers grey
   
08
opal blue
   
09
pastel green
   
10
greyish green
   
11
petrol blue
   
12
dark green
   
13
clover green
   
14
pine green
   
15
forest green
   
16
gras green
   
17
green
   
18
pistachio
   
19
eukalyptus
   
20
ocean blue
   
21
turquoise
   
22
colibri blue
   
23
evergreen
   
24
dark turquoise
   
25
arctic green
   
26
dolphin blue
   
27
night blue
   
28
navy blue
   
29
dark blue
   
30
baltic blue
   
31
blue
   
32
gitan blue
   
33
azure blue
   
34
slate blue
   
35
lavender
   
36
silver blue
   
37
china blue
   
38
dark purple
   
39
purple
   
40
violet
   
41
blackberry
   
42
fuchsia
   
43
aubergine
   
44
dark bordeaux
   
45
bright bordeaux
   
46
carmine red
   
nn
carbon red
   
48
dark red
   
49
red
   
50
vermilion
   
51
brick
   
52
persiko red
   
53
dark orange
   
54
orange
   
55
mandarin
   
57
peach
   
58
saffron yellow
   
59
yellow
   
60
bright yello
   
61
buttercup yellow
   
62
sun yellow
   
63
jonquilles yell.
   
64
straw yellow
   
65
mustard yellow
   
66
hazel
   
67
sienne
   
68
chocolate
   
69
bronze
   
70
damm deer grey
   
71
sand
   
72
ivory
   
73
nickel grey
   
74
champagne
   
75
kitt
   
76
cream
   
77
white
   
78
apple green
   
79
silver
   
80
gold
   
81
storm grey
   
82
caspian blue
   
83
grey green
   
84
sky blue
   
85
lemon yellow
   
86
rust red
   
87
pearl blue
   
88
orange (Repsol)
   
89
pumpkin
   
91
carbon
   
92
pearl azure blue
   
93
pearl green
   
94
namibia orange
   
95
pearl vermilion
   
96
gold yellow
   
97
olive green
   
98
pearl
   
99
golden delicious
green
   
103
metallic brown
   
105
green adventure