Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for covering and protecting the forward surface of the fuel tank mounted to a motor vehicle. The protective device is adapted for a motorcycle framework, which may include a fork assembly in the vicinity of the mounted fuel tank. The apparatus has coverings, which may be flexible material, sized and adapted to cover the exposed areas of the forward surface of the fuel tank. The apparatus comprises several embodiments configured to cover different selected portions of the fuel tank with connecting assemblies to accommodate the motorcycle frame and fork assemblies where the fuel tank is attached. A first connecting assembly spans a portion of the forward surface of the fuel tank and interconnects the first and second cover portions when mounted to the tank. A second connecting assembly extends rearwardly from the covering sections to operatively engage a portion of the motorcycle. Each of the cover portions is generally triangular in shape having two linear sides and an arcuate side.