I was bothered by the scuffing on my tank too. What I did was to rub it out with Meguiars Polish (not rubbing compound) then I started using an acylic polish that I bought at the dealers. Works like a charm, no scuffing and the paint color looks deeper too. Here's a link for Crystal Glo, you can buy it direct from the factory and save money.
I had the lower portion of my tank covered with 3m VentureShield clear film from where the tank bolts down forward about 8 - 10 inches. The seat will take a long time to where through it and there is enough of it forward of seat nose to protect against scratches from coat zippers.
I had my upper and lower fairings covered as well and I am going back to get the front fender partially cover in a few weeks.
i use mine mostly on road trips, you have to remove it clean out the dirt and grit that gets under it and wax the tank before you put it back; on a regular basis. you can not put it on and forget about it. the dirt and grit is what screws up the paint.
I use 3M paint protection film to cover the area the bra will touch. That stuff is tough and no marking on the actual paint job just the film ( Which can be pealed back off ) I do leave my tank bra on year round except when Im washing the trike
I use 3M paint protection film to cover the area the bra will touch. That stuff is tough and no marking on the actual paint job just the film ( Which can be pealed back off ) I do leave my tank bra on year round except when Im washing the trike
So let me get this straight: you need to protect your tank form the bra that protects the tank?