Tank scratches with belt clamp on a brand new bike - body shop recommendation?

[carrotlover]

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Well, looks like I learned the hard way (new rider). I was not concerned with the zipper since it was tucked inside the jacket very well but did not think about the belt clamp, and thats what did it.

Definitely a groove scratch, I can put my nail in it. Anyone knows some cheap or reasonable/reliable body shop that could possible do it?

Ofcurse I know the cheapest option is the just cover it with a tank guard, but its a brand new bike damn in!

 

[ducati rider]

i would just cover it up. because, had u had a tank pad on, u would not have scratched it. but now if u put on tank pad, u will never see the scratch.

 

[ZX600]

First two things to do when you buy a new bike

1) thank Guard
2) Frame sliders

you learned about #1 by experience, have you done #2?

Number 3 is suspension and not Rim tape

 

[carrotlover]

yeeeey... i guess tank guard slap is what i will do

 

[croco]

That's the first thing I did on my (then) brand new 2005 SV650s. After the tank guard I never saw the scratch again.

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