Squidish or not? : Honda CBR 600RR Sportbike Forum : 600RR.Net

**Ldn** · 11-20-2012, 11:33 PM

I was walking around my local bike shop looking for a few parts that I knew they wouldn't stock, and I came across the "Speedmetal Wheel Stripe" so I went ahead and grabbed 'em. (I removed all the decals from my Graffiti ed. and am going to do red accents through my bike and I really like the look of the rims from the R6 Raven.)

So the question... What is your first impression when you come across a bike with these on these stripes on the rims?

After getting one strip on I immediately took it off... 60s to apply, 20 minutes to remove.

MrRager · 11-20-2012, 11:36 PM

Rimstripes are cool IMO,on stock wheels at least.Have yet to see aftermarket wheels with them.

mig1289 · 11-20-2012, 11:53 PM

I had them on my wheels till I powder coated my rims

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**wrathsrr** · 11-21-2012, 12:07 AM

Rim stripes rock!!

JohnDoubleR · 11-21-2012, 12:46 AM

I dig the rim stripes as much as I dig the asian ladies. And I like asian ladies.

CK_32 · 11-21-2012, 01:02 AM

Nothing wrong or squidish with rim tapes... Honestly I think too many people throw the term squid around too loosely.

Dynamic · 11-21-2012, 01:17 AM

I like rim tape, if matched properly with the bike it really makes a big difference.

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spiritofkaos1 · 11-21-2012, 02:59 AM

i like rim tape. so much i used 2 different colors.

Dynamic · 11-21-2012, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by spiritofkaos1

i like rim tape. so much i used 2 different colors.

This backs up what I wrote.

Very nice bike.

TheX · 11-21-2012, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dynamic

I like rim tape, if matched properly with the bike it really makes a big difference.

I used Tapeworks stuff on my '06, matched perfectly.

Nuttynu · 11-21-2012, 05:22 AM

Nothing squid about it....
I fit white stripes on my PC candy red rims. U can almost see it in my SIG picture :/
Look accent & great !

kritip · 11-21-2012, 08:46 AM

Gah, this is tempting me to do mine now lol. What width do you all use?

iptydafool · 11-21-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnDoubleR

I dig the rim stripes as much as I dig the asian ladies. And I like asian ladies.

+1

Rim stripes look great, some bikes have them stock. On the other hand, I've seen some bikes I think just look cleaner without them. A pain to put on none the less -_-'

Baltimoron · 11-21-2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TheX

I used Tapeworks stuff on my '06, matched perfectly.

Damn X, that is one clean lookin' bike.

Nuttynu · 11-21-2012, 10:05 AM

I like stripes like this rather than the solid rim tape

fallingbomb · 11-21-2012, 10:53 AM

Used in WSBK, not squidish

kali_cbr600rr · 11-21-2012, 11:26 AM

rim tape is awesome, IMO makes stock wheels look tons better - and also does help keep you more visible at nite if you get the reflective kind...

Bronxbomber · 11-21-2012, 11:29 AM

When I had the F4i I was looking up reflective rim tape. At night, they look like they light up, I thought it was freaking cool lol.
But now on the RR, I just can't touch the white rims

**HighzerOfLife** · 11-21-2012, 11:54 AM

Rocking rim tape here as well..

sumone · 11-21-2012, 12:09 PM

me 12!

CBRoman · 11-21-2012, 12:20 PM

Like everyone else said, rim tape rocks! It's a very cheap mod that you can do quickly and it just helps bring the bike together as a whole. Not to mention the benefits of having a reflective surface on your bike at night. Nothing squiddish about improved safety.

stolen1 · 11-21-2012, 12:29 PM

not too bad looking imo, definitely not squidish

kali_cbr600rr · 11-21-2012, 12:33 PM

nite shot

Maaku · 11-21-2012, 12:49 PM

I think the stripes look really good in general - some better than others, but why not? Not sure how it could be squidish to make the bike look better or more visible.

**Ldn** · 11-21-2012, 01:06 PM

I don't know. I got it on last night and first thing that popped in my head were those ricers driving **** civics with holes in their mufflers and every sticker they could find slapped on the side to add HP.

I'll give it another go tonight.

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Maaku · 11-21-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ldn

I don't know. I got it on last night and first thing that popped in my head were those ricers driving **** civics with holes in their mufflers and every sticker they could find slapped on the side to add HP.

I'll give it another go tonight.

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Put a pic up when you get it done. I'm sure it'll look great!

JohnDoubleR · 11-21-2012, 08:51 PM

This vid ain't safe but it's a good look of some pretty cool rimstripes.

You Tube

**Ldn** · 11-21-2012, 08:53 PM

I'm a bit irritated right now. I got all the tape put on and remember how I said I got it put in the first rim (1 side)... Well now I dot have enough to finish and I'll have to go buy another roll on Friday.

I got my back rim done and all except for about a 3" portion on my left front.

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JohnDoubleR · 11-21-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ldn

I'm a bit irritated right now. I got all the tape put on and remember how I said I got it put in the first rim (1 side)... Well now I dot have enough to finish and I'll have to go buy another roll on Friday.

I got my back rim done and all except for about a 3" portion on my left front.

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Did you overlap a bunch? I'm pretty sure one package/roll should be enough for all four sides, at least my progrip says it does. I haven't put it on yet though.

**Ldn** · 11-21-2012, 09:22 PM

Yesterday I did one side of my back rim then took it off cause I didn't like the way it looked. So I pretty much did this too myself, otherwise I would have had enough.