00:00So you scratched your tank with your jacket zipper again, didn't you?
00:04Yeah, me too, and that little scuff cost me way more in resale value than I want to admit.
00:09Today I'm running through the top 5 carbon fiber tank pads I could find,
00:13and I dug up the best deals on every single one of them.
00:16These things are cheap, they look sharp, and they'll save your paint.
00:21Let's get into it.
00:23Kicking things off, we've got the 5D carbon fiber fuel cap cover for the S1000R,
00:28and this one's a bit different, instead of a big pad, it wraps the gas cap itself,
00:32which is honestly where most of us do the damage while fueling up.
00:36The 5D weave has real depth to it, so it catches the light like actual dry carbon
00:40instead of looking like a printed sticker.
00:43It fits 2009 all the way through 2023 models, it's $7.86,
00:48and with almost 4900 sold and a 4.9 rating, people clearly aren't disappointed.
00:54If you ride an S1000, this is the easiest $7 you'll ever spend.
00:59Next up is the 3D fishbone-style tank pad, and this is the budget king of the list at $4
01:04.99.
01:05Less than $5.
01:07The fishbone shape is actually functional, those ribs give your knees and your jacket
01:11something to grip when you're hard on the brakes, so you're not sliding forward every time you stop.
01:16It's got that raised 3D carbon texture that feels grippy, not slick,
01:20and the adhesive backing goes unclean if you wipe the tank down first.
01:254800 sold, 4.9 stars.
01:28For the price of a coffee, there's really no reason not to grab one.
01:32Now if you want the absolute cheapest way to protect your paint,
01:36product number 3 is a universal 3D carbon fiber gel pad for $3.93.
01:41And the key word there is universal, it fits Suzuki, Honda, Yamaha, pretty much anything with
01:46a tank. The gel construction means it's got a bit of squish to it, so it absorbs impact instead
01:52of just sitting there, and the rubber decal finish holds up to sun and rain. The rating's a 4.5,
01:58which is a little lower than the others, so just take your time with placement because that
02:02adhesive grabs fast. But at under $4, it's a no-brainer.
02:07Coming in at number 4, this one's made specifically for the Ninja family,
02:11250, 300, 400, 500, 650, 1000, plus the ZX6R and ZX10R.
02:19Because it's model-specific, the shape actually follows the contour of your tank instead of
02:24looking like a rectangle someone slapped on there. That's the difference between aftermarket and
02:29looks like it came from the factory. It's $8.12, it's got a 4.8 rating with over 4,000
02:36sold, and the 3D carbon texture gives your knees genuine grip in the corners.
02:41Ninja Riders, this one's built for you. And rounding out the list at $9.49, this is the
02:47premium pick, same Ninja fitment range, but with a slightly thicker build and a 4.9 rating,
02:52which is the highest on this list alongside the first two.
02:55The extra thickness matters more than you'd think, because that's what stands between a
03:00jacket zipper and your clear coat. The carbon weave is deeper, the edges are cleaner,
03:05and reviewers keep mentioning it hasn't peeled or lifted after months of riding.
03:09It's the most expensive thing here and it's still under $10. That's a pretty easy call.
03:16Alright, that's the top 5 every link is sitting down in the description,
03:20so go grab whichever one fits your bike. If this helped you avoid another scratch,
03:25do me a favor and hit that like button, and subscribe if you want more motorcycle gear breakdowns.
03:30Ride safe, I'll catch you in the next one.
03:33I'll catch you in the next one.
03:34Terima kasih.
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