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I've never particularly liked the look of the tank's crimped edge seam, but I found a way to improve it. I got some 1/4" chrome plastic trim material, the kind used for car door edges. It's self-adhesive and pliable enough to fit around the curves at the front and rear of the tank. A heat gun can soften that up to make it easier and it also melts the adhesive so that when it cools it makes a stronger bond. Prior to fitting it, I used some Griot's Paint Prep Cleaner to remove any old dirt and wax that would interfere with the bond.?





The stuff is a u-shape. I used a putty knife to open it at the end and then it just went on easily over the seam. The size is such that it makes an almost seamless transition to the tank metal.?




With the aid of a heat gun and a hobby knife, I managed to get it all the way to the tongue that sticks out of the rear of the tank. That will be hidden once the seat is installed.?




One final touch was to add a coat of wax over the edge of the seam to prevent moisture getting inside and causing rust. I've seen that often on ugly chrome wheel well covers.?

I think it's a subtle but effective addition to the tank. It works especially well with the silver, though I'm not sure how it might look on the other colors.?