March 15th, 2009, 04:55 PM | #1 |
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Rimtape wear and tear
Hey everyone. I was looking into the rimtape for my bike. I was wondering how the tape is holding up for everyone. I did a search but only found bikes that just installed it but after a few months is this thing gonna hold or am I gonna have to redo it again and again.
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March 15th, 2009, 04:59 PM | #2 |
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I just put some on about a week ago and was wondering the same thing. I'm not too worried about it as I was able to get a set of some pretty good quality ones for 5 bucks. If they last 6 months it's worth it.
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March 15th, 2009, 05:09 PM | #3 |
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March 15th, 2009, 10:36 PM | #4 |
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If you can get decent ones, they last up to 7 years with normal wear and tear.
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March 15th, 2009, 11:57 PM | #5 |
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I found them on ebay. I don't remember the vendor info though, I just remember they took forever to get here. I'll look for the info and let you know.
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March 16th, 2009, 08:28 PM | #6 |
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i got this from here or the other forum, cause local cycle gear wanted 1 for 17 dollars and didnt cover both rims, got 3 from this guy for 16 dollars instead, buy 2 get 1 free with text in two off them (250R)(kawasaki), cant wait to get them on ( working on trying to get site right) its from elite vinyl designs ,sorry guys i didn't get the rim tape from the guys thats says buy 2 get 1 free for 16.00 , i found another rim tape that's reflective and different from the others and it looks like this
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March 16th, 2009, 10:44 PM | #7 |
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Here's the vendor on ebay that I got mine from. I was wrong- they're $6 instead of $5, but free shipping and they're reflective.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/REFLE...7146QQtcZphoto He also includes four extra pieces (enough for the side of one rim) in case you screw up. |
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March 17th, 2009, 10:24 AM | #8 | |
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They say universal size ... I wonder how it would fit on my '05 Ninja (16" tires instead of 17"). |
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March 17th, 2009, 11:06 AM | #9 |
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thank you very much for that link, will buy!
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March 17th, 2009, 04:13 PM | #10 | |
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16' tires should be no problem. It asks your wheel size and I believe the size I ordered worked for 16-18. The rim tape is cut into sections and you'll basically need 4 strips per wheel side. If you're worried about not having enough tape, don't be as he gives 4 extra strips (which is enough to cover one side of one wheel) |
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March 17th, 2009, 04:28 PM | #11 |
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Here are some shots. Sorry for the crap resolution. The only gripe I have with the vendor is that he is in Hong Kong and so shipping takes a while. Pretty minor though as shipping is free!
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March 19th, 2009, 04:13 PM | #12 |
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Ive got some cheap £3.00 stuff and it been fine. Had it on for 4000 miles and its not come off yet
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March 20th, 2009, 12:25 PM | #13 |
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How does the color look? I assume it's not quite an exact match with the bike, but it looks pretty darn close.
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March 20th, 2009, 02:45 PM | #14 |
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The red is close enough that I can't tell the difference. Don't know about other colors but from pics ive seen they look pretty close also.
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March 20th, 2009, 03:02 PM | #15 |
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Have had some tape on a set of rims for about 2 1/2 years. Seems to hold up pretty good, few nicks from changing tires....... Maybe mention to the tire changer to be carefull ??? < thou you shouldnt have too
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