How to carry all your pillion's luggage...

Thanks Bear\MadnohB this will help me a lot. I always try and keep my stuff in good condition

Henk wrote:Joe---Explain that protectibe film. First I hear of it. Where do you get it and how does it work.

I reckon you've been answered, much better than I would've in any case

Jip the site Bear gave helped a lot If they just awnser there phone it will help Will phone the other branches tomorrow eg cape town and and and.......................
Then I never even thoaght of checking my Bike SA book thanks MadnohB

Henk wrote:Seen the tankpacks (pictures) Does it not damage the paint on the bike and is it not in your way?

I guess it depends on the bike you are riding and the tankbag you buy I use the specially designed BMW tankbag on my RT. Special rails on the tank provide a damagefree way to mount your tankbag. It simply clicks on and off. No fuss I find it very handy for things such as my rainsuit, spare pair of gloves, a medical kit, my cellphone and my wallet. Also handy for a bottle of water and a snack, not to mension my iPod that is neatly tucked away inside (and waterproof) with just the earphone wires showing. And no, it is not in the way of any of my dials or controls

Henk wrote:Jip the site Bear gave helped a lot If they just awnser there phone it will help Will phone the other branches tomorrow eg cape town and and and.......................

I sent them an e-mail and they have read it, so i will see if i get a reply tomorrow. I also contacted the other crowd, they have a branch in Hatfield Pta.

http://www.vpsprotection.co.za/Homepage/Damaged_Vehicles/damaged_vehicles.html

Thanks Bear
Will contact them today also to hear what they say

Reply i got today.....

E-Mail... ventureshieldsa@gmail.com

Thank you for your interest in Ventureshield's pre-cut Paint Protection kits.

I have attached a picture of all the full kit including the options packages for the paniers etc. This, (apart from the Ducati Desmosdecidi) is the largest, bike kit we have available. We fitted a R1200RT last month in Centurion for a private customer and was more than well protected.

I presume its for the 2008 model, which is the picture I attached. Please decide which area's or items you or your customer would like to protect. Please circle the picture and fax it back to me on 086 557 5409 . I will then plot it out and give you a costing as per items selected.

The costing are worked out per square meter at R1725-00 retail and R1500-00 Dealer. The Full R1200RT kit with options is huge (as far as bikes go) at 2.6m sq. Fitment is a couple of hour's.

If it interests you, we could drop off a sample piece of film for you.

Interesting points:

Strongest film on the market ( 20lbs breaking point vs. 9lbs)
pre cut ( no cutting on the vehicle)
clearest film with no unsightly orange peel effect
Lifetime Warranty
Listed in the Bmw international bike accessory catalogue

Looking forward to your response

Kind Regards

Grant Gouws
Ventureshield

Dankie baas I will put this shield on asap

Yip, reckon the price is worth it considering what you pay for a new boney these days ...

The cost is a minimum of R3750 for a RT is seems. Quite a lot of money. What is the cost of a respray for damaged areas if needed in comparison Must say, I am not convinced. Will have to sleep on this one for a few nights

Yes - one will have to make up your own mind here - regardless of what you do - you are bound to pick up nicks and scratches on your bike. However this is still a personal choice.

Hi got another quote from VPS in Hatfield for an amount of R1795.50. This covers only areas wher possible damage could occur

there e-mail address is vpshatfield@safrica.com

As I said previously VPS have been around a long time and their pricing is better than some of the other products. They use 3M product which is made in the USA and is very robust.

I must say this looks like a great idea. Will certianly be looking into it to prevent expensive paint scratches.