Squidish or not?

[JohnDoubleR]

Originally Posted by Ldn

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.

LOL happens did you use any tools or just the plastic applier in the box? i had an 08 gixxer and a guy did a terrible job putting them on. and you have it on the stand right?

[CBR Time]

Rim tape is and always will be the best bang for the buck mod you can do to your bike imo. Def makes the wheels pop! i picked up the Progrip ones which look very similar to the ones you posted OP.

[Bronxbomber]

Do cops bother any of you about reflective tape? I've been looking them up, and now I'm really thinking about doing it, particularly in white...
Ps. I'm a big fan of Tron lol

Can someone tell my how to apply the rim tape? It's kicking my ass.

[Bridge_Jumper]

I've heard that if you lightly spray soapy water on the rims it allows you to adjust the tape to where you want it. Then squeegee the water out from under the tape and dry it. Good luck

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[Bridge_Jumper]

Originally Posted by Bronxbomber

Do cops bother any of you about reflective tape? I've been looking them up, and now I'm really thinking about doing it, particularly in white...
Ps. I'm a big fan of Tron lol

Wouldn't think they would bug you about it. Its reflective and adds visibility. If they do give you crap for it then tell them to remove the stickers from their squad since they are reflective as well

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[CBR Time]

Originally Posted by Bronxbomber

Do cops bother any of you about reflective tape? I've been looking them up, and now I'm really thinking about doing it, particularly in white...
Ps. I'm a big fan of Tron lol

god i should hope not, i really dont ride at night to be honest but how could they bother you for something that makes you more visible, they would be way more inclined to stop you for your plate being bent all the way back or tucked in above the hugger area imo

Originally Posted by infinate719

Can someone tell my how to apply the rim tape? It's kicking my ass.

Im telling ya the little rim tape applicator that came with the progrip ones i fine helped me a lot. Clean rim well before hand of course, take your time applying pressure to the rim edge while moving the applicator along. Worked for me anyway :)

[CBRoman]

+1 for the progrip applicator.


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[Renegade44]

I love my rim tape! For $15 it completely changes the look of the wheels.
I used the pro grip tape. It comes with an applicator tool. It's also reflective which is good at night.

[Fly_Killer]

Originally Posted by stolen1

Good example, you don't have to match, you can go for contrast.
Love the tape!

[sumone]

Originally Posted by Bronxbomber

Do cops bother any of you about reflective tape? I've been looking them up, and now I'm really thinking about doing it, particularly in white...
Ps. I'm a big fan of Tron lol

Nope not at all. This isn't a very good picture but you get an idea


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[Ldn]

After I get the rest of my tape put on tomorrow I'll have an applicator that I wouldn't mind sending to someone if they needed it... there's also a howto on this forum somewhere that shows how to make one yourself.

[rkoe17]

A slash cut exhaust with some shweet flip flops are squidish. Nicely applied rim tape is not.

[kali_cbr600rr]

not sure if anyone mentioned, but if u can and have the time, it's a sh!t lot easier to do with the wheel of the bike.... and take, take, take ur time, just like stomp grips, u need to be patient and it will turn out great...

Originally Posted by MrRager

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

[49erRider]

Well this thread has convinced me to order some.

[tary preisser]

Does the rim tape get effed up when you change tires????

[Dynamic]

Originally Posted by tary preisser

Does the rim tape get effed up when you change tires????

I can't see that happening unless the person changing your tires is a complete imbecile.


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[Her0in]

How tough are these to remove down the line?

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[zipties]

I want to do black rim tape on my orange wheels.. This thread just gave me more motivation!

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[highonlakai]

Originally Posted by stolen1

not too bad looking imo, definitely not squidish

WOW! Super dope! where did you get your decals from???? please and thanks you (message me )

And ALL of the bikes posted look f**kin sick!!!!!!

[danlar]

I think they look good

[kritip]

Originally Posted by kritip

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

Well, job done. Looks pretty good I think. Application was a bit tricky, and Iḿ sure ill do a better job next time, but it will do for now. Bang for buck its a super cheap mod, cost me about £5 ($8)..

[PattyK]

Originally Posted by kritip

Well, job done. Looks pretty good I think. Application was a bit tricky, and Iḿ sure ill do a better job next time, but it will do for now. Bang for buck its a super cheap mod, cost me about £5 ($8)..

Looks good! Cheapest cosmetic mod you can do!


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[CBRoman]

Nicely done!

[stolen1]

Originally Posted by highonlakai

WOW! Super dope! where did you get your decals from???? please and thanks you (message me )

And ALL of the bikes posted look f**kin sick!!!!!!

Thanks, sorry i just saw this, i bought the bike with the decals on it, couldn't tell you where he got them from.

[brmoore]

Originally Posted by spiritofkaos1

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

yea i like rim tape but not double one like this, i'd have prefer'd either white OR red not both, nice bike though very clean

nice touch on the red fairing bolts, and I'm also thinking HRC type rear brake reservoir

[spiritofkaos1]

Originally Posted by brmoore

yea i like rim tape but not double one like this, i'd have prefer'd either white OR red not both, nice bike though very clean

nice touch on the red fairing bolts, and I'm also thinking HRC type rear brake reservoir

thanks. you wouldn't be a fan of the other side then. red up front, white in the rear. lol.

pretty much the HRC kit, except with tygon tubing instead of the Honda green tube. I've shortened it since I took this pic however.


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[rafa]

Well this gives me a reason to post a pic of my bike too.

I keep going back and forth between liking the wheel tape and not liking it.