yammy Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 I have scuffing and scratches to the pillion heal plates I sent some pictures to Yamaha Europe as I wasn't impressed with the scruffs and scratches and never had a problem with my previous Yamaha's They just put it down to a high wear area and that they are susceptible to scruffs which they deem is unavoidable It has been passed to the motorcycle technical staff who sometimes pass these reports back to the factory so maybe something Yamaha may considering improving in the future Has anybody got any advise on how I can hide the scuffs to the pillion pegs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugie Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 My rider heel plates are in an appalling state after only 3,500km of use: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgarjessop12 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Yes I have both sides. And looked everywhere for carbon protector stick on cover plates. ?? Done the same mileage 1,800 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yammy Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 Yup I am also on the lookout for something to cover my pillion heal plates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Paint them with something like this ? Plasti Dip Mulit-Purpose Rubber Coating - Junior - Black - 250ml: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools WWW.AMAZON.CO.UK Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders. Shop Plasti Dip Mulit-Purpose Rubber Coating - Junior - Black - 250ml. Red 2015 Tracer, UK spec (well, it was until I started messing with it...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordsmith Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Unfortunately, Plasti-Dip is quite soft and would start to wear off after a few miles I suspect. Riding a fully-farkled 2019 MT-09 Tracer 900 GT from my bayside home in South East Queensland, Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
open1mind Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Not much abrasion on mine, at only about 2K miles.... I ordered this stuff to coat it, I will let everyone know how it holds up: VViViD+ Metallic Gloss Black Pearl Premium Vinyl Wrap Film (1/2ft x 5ft) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andersh Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 The ones on my previous XSR900 also looked like complete crap after 10k km! I suspect the GT's will start to look like shit soon. I think only hard parts, like carbon fiber covers will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipperT Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 I've found that Clear-bra or the like (transparent) film does a GREAT job protecting those areas from your heels. Very durable. Unfortunately that doesn't help you cover up the scuffing. Maybe some matte gray pant and then clear-bra? -Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitown Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Have been tempted to have those powder coated black since day one. This might be an excuse to get er done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fddriver2 Posted March 12, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted March 12, 2019 While I don't have a "Tracer GT" only a lowly 2015 FJ-09. I like that mine are a bit scuffed up. It shows that it's not a garage queen. It's been places and done things. Sometimes in some not so good conditions. YMMV "It doesn't matter who walks in, you know the joke is still the same" Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjrpittsburgh Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Heel marks prove you're a rider. Embrace them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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