Side panel problems

[barney01]

I have just had my paintwork sorted by our Kev and lovely it looks too however after only three months riding I see that I am wearing off the paint with the inside of my leg/boot. It also happened to my original panels is it just me or has anyone else had this problem? Any ideas on a solution ? I have seen Halfords advertising ceramic coating to protect paintwork. Has anyone tried it?

[Alan H]

Sounds like you're a bit knock knee'd Barney. You (k)need the bandy legs operation. I think it's available on the NHS now. Or some bike clips?

Seriously though, do you ride with your toes on the footrests? Try with your instep on the footrest instead and your legs may then 'miss' the side panels.

[barney01]

Cheers Alan. I walk a bit bow legged someone once said I wouldn't stop a pig in a entryway! Anyways have done some research and going to try this stuff
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/3m-X-15cm-Car- ... 53ffe797b0

[Alan H]

Get some touch up from Kev.
That's 'from' not 'by' of course.......

[KETTLE BOY]

Put a sticker over it....

[barney01]

Thanks for suggestions have found the offending problem twas my boot! Don't laugh have solved the problem . You know those self adhesive felt pads to stick to bottom of furniture to protect wood floors.... ..?

[2strokejohnny]

get some boot cut jeans and put your boots over your jeans,2sj

[PaulD738]

Surely the Velcro will still rub the paint off?

Shorts & trainers for me
I remember back in 1970 riding home from a fortnights camping holiday in Cornwall with a mate on my Honda CB175, him on his CD175 sloper. It was so hot we did the whole journey in surfing baggies, tee shirt and flip flops and my helmet tied onto the top of my luggage ah those where the days

[barney01]

Paul those were the days and I remember the good times too. The pads are soft velvet not velcro

[barney01]

Sorted. Raised plastic emblem. Another to upset the purists!