angrycrow
August 2nd, 2009, 08:42 PM
hi i went through alot of rim tape and i cant seem to get it right . can anyone of you "rim tape pros" give me some pointers?:(
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View Full Version : calling all rim tape pros angrycrow August 2nd, 2009, 08:42 PM hi i went through alot of rim tape and i cant seem to get it right . can anyone of you "rim tape pros" give me some pointers?:( almost40 August 2nd, 2009, 08:55 PM You will never get it perfect, but I found the best way to apply it is to get the wheel off the ground so you can rotate it while you apply the tape. Good luck and take heart you will be the only one that will notice your mistakes. AnarchoMoltov August 2nd, 2009, 09:51 PM patience and persistence kkim August 2nd, 2009, 10:29 PM also, spray the wheel with a solution of water and soap when applying. it allows you to reposition the vinyl to get it perfect before the adhesive begins it adhere. miks August 2nd, 2009, 11:20 PM Check this out, looks like it would helps heaps!! DIY rim tape applicator (http://www.600rr.net/vb/showthread.php?t=75278) norm_52 August 3rd, 2009, 05:02 AM the kit i bought came with an applicator that sits against the rim, mine came out perfect, i will post a pic up later today. best way t do it; hold the applicator at the bottom of the wheel and get someone to move the bike forward slowly for the left side and backwards slowly for the right. i dont mean to sound arrogant but it is literally perfect. Rayme August 3rd, 2009, 05:40 AM Get High quality vinyl. Those ebay one usually sucks and will break or stretch easily. If unsure, get a roll of 3m vinyl/reflective vinyl and cut your own (straight) ones. You can go as wide as 7-8mm without needing the pre-curved ones. Clean wheels with alcohol. Put bike on strands, and have someone slowly rotate the wheel while you are applying with your 2 thumbs, one to hold it steady/press it against the rim and the other one to "align" it properly. That method worked best for me. I didn't try the applicator but I'm sure it would give better results if use properly! rockNroll August 3rd, 2009, 07:47 AM the kit i bought came with an applicator that sits against the rim, mine came out perfect, i will post a pic up later today. best way t do it; hold the applicator at the bottom of the wheel and get someone to move the bike forward slowly for the left side and backwards slowly for the right. i dont mean to sound arrogant but it is literally perfect. Ok, norm .... where did ya get this kit? CANTFUNCTION August 3rd, 2009, 09:11 AM Ok, norm .... where did ya get this kit? ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KEITI-REFLECTIVE-WHEEL-RIM-STRIP-STRIPS-STRIPE-RED_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem3ef6c6efb4QQitemZ270428 204980QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories rockNroll August 3rd, 2009, 09:17 AM ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KEITI-REFLECTIVE-WHEEL-RIM-STRIP-STRIPS-STRIPE-RED_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem3ef6c6efb4QQitemZ270428 204980QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Thanks :thumbup: |
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