{"product_id":"fuel-tank-pad-protector-for-bmw-r1250gs-2013-2023","title":"Fuel Tank Pad Protector For BMW R1250GS - 2013 to 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFuel Tank Knee Pad Protectors for \u003cstrong\u003eBMW R1250GS\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eR1200GS LC\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003etank knee pad protectors\u003c\/strong\u003e are a matched pair of textured adhesive pads that apply directly to the sides of the fuel tank on the \u003cstrong\u003eBMW R1250GS\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eR1200GS LC\u003c\/strong\u003e, covering the area where the rider's knees and inner thighs make contact with the tank during normal riding. They serve two functions simultaneously — providing additional grip for the rider's legs and protecting the tank's painted surface from the abrasion that accumulated knee contact produces over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a GS-class adventure bike, the rider's relationship with the tank changes constantly depending on riding conditions. Standing on the pegs, braking hard, navigating slow technical terrain, or counter-steering at speed all require the legs to push against the tank with varying degrees of force and direction. Without a grip surface, the painted tank provides little purchase, and the same contact that helps the rider maintain control also marks the paint with microscopic abrasion that becomes visible after a season of regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0783\/2445\/files\/01_48310674-18cf-4fee-9eba-85a0e2afdf8e.webp?v=1790353607\" alt=\"Fuel Tank Knee Pad Protector BMW R1250GS R1200GS LC\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrip and Rider Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe textured surface of a \u003cstrong\u003etank grip pad\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a noticeably different contact point than bare paint. When the rider's knee presses against the pad under braking, the texture grips the fabric of the riding pants or liner and transmits the force cleanly, meaning the bike responds more directly to leg inputs. This is perceptible during off-camber slow-speed maneuvers, heavy braking, and lane changes at higher speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eR1250GS\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eR1200GS LC\u003c\/strong\u003e riders who use their bikes in off-road conditions — where standing on the pegs is the default body position — the pads provide a reference surface that the knees can return to consistently after moving rearward during technical sections. Experienced off-road riders recognize that a smooth tank becomes slippery when wet or muddy, and a \u003cstrong\u003egrip surface adds confidence in low-traction situations\u003c\/strong\u003e where the rider is actively using the tank for body bracing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePaint Protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panels on the fuel tank of the \u003cstrong\u003eR1250GS\u003c\/strong\u003e are exposed to knee and pant contact on every ride. Over a typical riding season, this contact produces fine surface scratches in the clear coat and then the base coat that accumulate in the knee contact zone and become visible when the bike is clean. Fitting tank pads before this wear starts prevents it from occurring entirely, and fitting them after early marks have appeared stops further progression and conceals the affected area under the pad material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3M adhesive backing used on these pads \u003cstrong\u003eholds reliably through heat and vibration cycles without leaving residue when removed correctly\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pads can be taken off by heating the adhesive gently with a heat gun and peeling slowly from one corner, leaving the paint beneath intact. This makes them a fully reversible modification, which is relevant for riders who intend to sell their bike or return it to standard specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0783\/2445\/files\/03_6181fb37-a432-4c37-807b-31249985529c.webp?v=1790353609\" alt=\"Fuel Tank Knee Pad Protector BMW R1250GS R1200GS LC\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment and Installation — \u003cstrong\u003eBMW R1250GS\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eR1200GS LC\u003c\/strong\u003e (2013–2023)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pads are designed for the fuel tank profile of the \u003cstrong\u003eBMW R1250GS\u003c\/strong\u003e (2019–2023), \u003cstrong\u003eR1200GS LC\u003c\/strong\u003e (2013–2018), \u003cstrong\u003eR1200GS Adventure LC\u003c\/strong\u003e (2014–2018), and \u003cstrong\u003eR1250GS Adventure\u003c\/strong\u003e (2019–2023), and they ship as a matched left and right pair. Installation requires cleaning the tank surface thoroughly, allowing it to dry completely, peeling the 3M backing, and pressing the pad firmly into position. Full adhesion develops over 24 hours after application, and no tools are required at any stage. See the full range of compatible parts in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/u2wrks-r4.myshopify.com\/collections\/bmw-gs-parts-accessories\"\u003eBMW GS parts and accessories collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0783\/2445\/files\/04_68f5c784-552f-47e0-87c5-2986aa7e91f5.webp?v=1790353610\" alt=\"Fuel Tank Knee Pad Protector BMW R1250GS R1200GS LC\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill these leave residue or damage the tank paint when removed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality 3M-backed tank pads removed correctly — by warming the adhesive with a heat gun on a low setting and peeling slowly from one corner — leave no residue and do not lift or damage sound paintwork. Paint that was already compromised beneath the pad, such as stone chips, previous abrasion, or a weakened clear coat, may react differently, so inspection before removal is advisable on older or repainted tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo these fit the Adventure variants as well as the standard GS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003eR1200GS Adventure LC\u003c\/strong\u003e (2014–2018) and \u003cstrong\u003eR1250GS Adventure\u003c\/strong\u003e (2019–2023) use the same fuel tank shape as the standard GS variants in the relevant years. The pads fit the Adventure models without modification or trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these sold as a pair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are sold as a pair. The set includes both the left and right pad, and no additional purchase is needed for full tank coverage on either side of the bike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morrison","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":58753818395005,"sku":null,"price":39.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":58753818427773,"sku":null,"price":39.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":58753818460541,"sku":null,"price":39.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0783\/2445\/files\/29_06d993d8-a346-49a4-8e11-adc84c8bd953.webp?v=1790353486","url":"https:\/\/leananglemoto.com\/products\/fuel-tank-pad-protector-for-bmw-r1250gs-2013-2023","provider":"Lean Angle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}