Me too, the only part I've scratched has been the nearside tank panel, and that was due to a heated waistcoat connection. I don't tend to touch the paintwork on the tank. Luckily the panels can be coated or replaced!Might be just me but I don't think the Scrambler needs them unless for looks, and the pics here show that they do look good. I come nowhere near scratching the tank with any of my clothing except on the side panels, think I'll be going with the clear tape there.