My latest Mod - Rim tape!

Scorpielle · February 14th, 2009, 03:33 PM

As I wait for the spring to come, there is time to do some personalization!

So here is my little Baby Ninjette, next to my Husband's KTM, which makes it look even smaller than it already is LOL!
My only consolation is that it dwarfs his sportbike too.

Both the KTM and my Ninjette got new stripes.

So here's the regular view:

And here is the super Glowing Look in the flash:

What else do you do on Feb14th besides work in the garage on you bike! LOL

kkim · February 14th, 2009, 03:37 PM

Did you each do your own? Great contest to see who has the steadier hand. Bikes do look great with them on.

That's your garage??

noche_caliente · February 14th, 2009, 03:41 PM

Nice job Elle! I especially like the color you chose

Scorpielle · February 14th, 2009, 03:51 PM

Thanks! Yup that's our garage,, the "workshop" ,since no regular cars have ever been in it. We did have an old Austin Mini a few years ago, it took up the back 1/2 lol
But now it's just for the bikes and the work bench.
I picked the Blue cause it would work with my leathers too, (black/white/blue) it really pops though, i like it.

(and no I left the application to the expert, my husband, since he's put it on a few bikes in the past as well, I didn't want to have it wobbling all over the place if I tried it LOL )

Here's everyone back in order again, put away for the night:

jpnfrk · February 14th, 2009, 07:18 PM

I brought some of those too and as any good DIY gurl I'm installing them myself (though I must confess I don't have the steadiest hands either, LOL)!!

Did you by any chance notice how long it took your husband to put the rim tape on your ninja?

Scorpielle · February 14th, 2009, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpnfrk

I brought some of those too and as any good DIY gurl I'm installing them myself (though I must confess I don't have the steadiest hands either, LOL)!!

Did you by any chance notice how long it took your husband to put the rim tape on your ninja?

Well it was a team effort, I cut them apart as they came on 1 large sheet and he put them on,, so I'd say for the 4 sides... hmmm an hour the most,, just depends how steady your hand is and how quickly you stick it on, but just a warning, clean your rims with rubbing alcohol and once you stick it on you can't peel and re-position. Have fun and post pics!

jpnfrk · February 14th, 2009, 09:19 PM

Thanks for the help! I'll get the rubbing alcohol next time I go to the store. My wheels are stock aluminum color right now, I think the rim tape (reflective magenta) will look better on a black rim though.

For now I'm debating whether to DIY the paint job or take it to a pro...

kkim · February 14th, 2009, 09:23 PM

how long do you anticipate keeping the bike? If a long time, take it to a pro and have them powdercoated.

Elle- Are you sure it was rubbing alcohol and not isopropyl alcohol?

jpnfrk · February 14th, 2009, 09:36 PM

kkim, I anticipate keeping Itoshii for as long as I humanly can... no intentions to "upgrade" to a bigger bike.

Any idea how much for powdercoating the rims?

kkim · February 14th, 2009, 09:55 PM

It depends on your area, but forum member Beast had his done for about $600 in California, if I remember correctly. You can PM him and ask to get an accurate amount.

jpnfrk · February 14th, 2009, 10:02 PM

$600!!?!?!?!

I guess I'll shop around diff paint shops for estimates and cross my fingers it won't be that expensive.

I did see some paint made for car engines (heat resistant and all that jazz), shouldn't that hold up?

kkim · February 14th, 2009, 10:16 PM

It should, but powercoating is usually more durable than paint. Check around your area for both and see what they quote you.

Your silver rims are looking better and better, aren't they?

CRXTrek · February 15th, 2009, 12:17 AM

I asked about this also. Got quoted $100 a wheel and they would strip off the old paint and power coat them.
But you need to replace the bearings and add in the labor to take off the tires and remount them.

Scorpielle · February 15th, 2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

how long do you anticipate keeping the bike? If a long time, take it to a pro and have them powdercoated.

Elle- Are you sure it was rubbing alcohol and not isopropyl alcohol?

Hmmm... rubbing alcohol is isopropyl alcohol

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isopropyl_alcohol

kkim · February 15th, 2009, 09:47 PM

I understood rubbing alcohol was 70% isopropyl and 30% water with oils mixed in for use when rubbing. I have found a few that says they contain oil online, but most just list 70/30 alcohol/water. It seems I was mistaken that all rubbing alcohols contain oil.

My point being, if you used a rubbing alcohol that contained oil you could be putting something with a lubricant in it to clean the rim making the rim tape not stick as well. I usually use 99% pure isopropyl alcohol when I want to clean things of oil and grease before application.

noche_caliente · February 15th, 2009, 10:40 PM

everclear would work just fine too

200 proof ethanol, and God knows, you wouldn't want to actually drink the stuff!

kkim · February 15th, 2009, 10:50 PM

we used to have Everclear at work to clean the tape recorder heads back in the days when we were using tape to store data. nothing else would do as it was speced for the heads we were using at the time. stuff tastes terrible, but packs a wallop!!

CRXTrek · February 15th, 2009, 10:57 PM

Everclear is 95% alcohol...190 Proof

I've drank far to much in my youth

BlueTyke · February 16th, 2009, 07:51 AM

What is the width of the tape you used? I found some at a local bike shop for $11.99 and wouldn't mind putting some on Tyke... Just not sure what size would be best.

jpnfrk · February 16th, 2009, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueTyke

What is the width of the tape you used? I found some at a local bike shop for $11.99 and wouldn't mind putting some on Tyke... Just not sure what size would be best.

Is it the reflective sort?

BlueTyke · February 16th, 2009, 09:01 AM

Looked like it.. According to their website.. Yes

http://www.petescycle.com/eshopprod_...WHEEL_TAPE.htm

In store it was cheaper...

jpnfrk · February 16th, 2009, 10:28 AM

Nice!! I feel ripped off, I paid around $22

Oh well!! The one I got is 5' long and 3/8" wide and should look like this when installed:
http://www.tapeworks.com/Rimstripes/6146.jpg

komohana · February 16th, 2009, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

everclear would work just fine too

200 proof ethanol, and God knows, you wouldn't want to actually drink the stuff!

did you say EVERCLEAR?!?

sorry...had me a not-so-clear ever clear flash back...

miks · February 16th, 2009, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by komohana

did you say EVERCLEAR?!?

sorry...had me a not-so-clear ever clear flash back...

What happened if you don't mind me asking?

komohana · February 17th, 2009, 05:28 AM

the year was 1982, the place, zaragosa air base, spain.

we were t.d.y. there from germany, getting our F-4 jocks some sorties on the bomb range and we had us a little weekend mojo session. you know mojo yes?...take a cooler, the bigger the better...and make this potent alcoholic and fruit drink mixture...add a little ice w/the sliced fruit and everclear firewater...top it all off with these long-ass straws made out of oil sample tubes and commence ta getting stupid...!

i knew we was in trouble when someone tripped and broke the fall with his face...the rest is kinda fuzzy...

GreezMunky · February 17th, 2009, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by komohana

the year was 1982, the place, zaragosa air base, spain.

Oh jeez, and that's how all good TDY stories start..

miks · February 18th, 2009, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by komohana

i knew we was in trouble when someone tripped and broke the fall with his face...the rest is kinda fuzzy...

Didn't the fella have hands?

meegari · February 28th, 2009, 06:01 PM

Hi Scorpielle, I also live in canada, where did you buy your rim stripes?

Scorpielle · March 1st, 2009, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meegari

Hi Scorpielle, I also live in canada, where did you buy your rim stripes?

Actually , got them on Ebay, I'll try and find the username I bought them from for you.

meegari · March 2nd, 2009, 12:59 PM

thanks Scorpielle, that would be great, just awaiting delivery of an 09 candy thunder blue, i'm thinking it will match the color pretty close.

Scorpielle · March 3rd, 2009, 05:16 PM

Here is the Ebay sellerhttp://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/elite_vinyl_designs/:

muffinman · March 4th, 2009, 12:15 AM

Looks great... definitely stands out. On black bikes, I'm only used to seeing Time Attack (red) stripes

Strider · March 12th, 2009, 05:41 PM

LOL, I got Red

Sound Wave · March 12th, 2009, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muffinman

Looks great... definitely stands out. On black bikes, I'm only used to seeing Time Attack (red) stripes

hey, what's wrong with a black bike and red stripes?

but that is the good thing about a black bike. black goes well with almost anything.

February 14th, 2009, 03:33 PM	#1
Scorpielle ninjette.org member Name: Elle Location: Brampton,Ontario Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Black Ninja 250R Posts: 37	My latest Mod - Rim tape! As I wait for the spring to come, there is time to do some personalization! So here is my little Baby Ninjette, next to my Husband's KTM, which makes it look even smaller than it already is LOL! My only consolation is that it dwarfs his sportbike too. Both the KTM and my Ninjette got new stripes. So here's the regular view: And here is the super Glowing Look in the flash: What else do you do on Feb14th besides work in the garage on you bike! LOL

February 14th, 2009, 03:51 PM	#4
Scorpielle ninjette.org member Name: Elle Location: Brampton,Ontario Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Black Ninja 250R Posts: 37	Thanks! Yup that's our garage,, the "workshop" ,since no regular cars have ever been in it. We did have an old Austin Mini a few years ago, it took up the back 1/2 lol But now it's just for the bikes and the work bench. I picked the Blue cause it would work with my leathers too, (black/white/blue) it really pops though, i like it. (and no I left the application to the expert, my husband, since he's put it on a few bikes in the past as well, I didn't want to have it wobbling all over the place if I tried it LOL ) Here's everyone back in order again, put away for the night: Last futzed with by Scorpielle; February 14th, 2009 at 05:46 PM.

February 14th, 2009, 07:18 PM	#5
jpnfrk Her name is Itoshii Name: Nani Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 311 Blog Entries: 3	I brought some of those too and as any good DIY gurl I'm installing them myself (though I must confess I don't have the steadiest hands either, LOL)!! Did you by any chance notice how long it took your husband to put the rim tape on your ninja? __________________________________________________ "A frog in a well can not see the ocean" ~ Japanese proverb

February 14th, 2009, 09:19 PM	#7
jpnfrk Her name is Itoshii Name: Nani Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 311 Blog Entries: 3	Thanks for the help! I'll get the rubbing alcohol next time I go to the store. My wheels are stock aluminum color right now, I think the rim tape (reflective magenta) will look better on a black rim though. For now I'm debating whether to DIY the paint job or take it to a pro... __________________________________________________ "A frog in a well can not see the ocean" ~ Japanese proverb

February 14th, 2009, 09:36 PM	#9
jpnfrk Her name is Itoshii Name: Nani Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 311 Blog Entries: 3	kkim, I anticipate keeping Itoshii for as long as I humanly can... no intentions to "upgrade" to a bigger bike. Any idea how much for powdercoating the rims? __________________________________________________ "A frog in a well can not see the ocean" ~ Japanese proverb

February 14th, 2009, 03:37 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Did you each do your own? Great contest to see who has the steadier hand. Bikes do look great with them on. That's your garage??

February 14th, 2009, 03:41 PM	#3
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Nice job Elle! I especially like the color you chose

February 14th, 2009, 09:23 PM	#8
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	how long do you anticipate keeping the bike? If a long time, take it to a pro and have them powdercoated. Elle- Are you sure it was rubbing alcohol and not isopropyl alcohol?

February 14th, 2009, 09:55 PM	#10
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	It depends on your area, but forum member Beast had his done for about $600 in California, if I remember correctly. You can PM him and ask to get an accurate amount.

February 14th, 2009, 10:02 PM	#11
jpnfrk Her name is Itoshii Name: Nani Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 311 Blog Entries: 3	$600!!?!?!?! I guess I'll shop around diff paint shops for estimates and cross my fingers it won't be that expensive. I did see some paint made for car engines (heat resistant and all that jazz), shouldn't that hold up? __________________________________________________ "A frog in a well can not see the ocean" ~ Japanese proverb

February 14th, 2009, 10:16 PM	#12
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	It should, but powercoating is usually more durable than paint. Check around your area for both and see what they quote you. Your silver rims are looking better and better, aren't they?

February 15th, 2009, 12:17 AM	#13
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758	I asked about this also. Got quoted $100 a wheel and they would strip off the old paint and power coat them. But you need to replace the bearings and add in the labor to take off the tires and remount them.

February 15th, 2009, 09:47 PM	#15
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I understood rubbing alcohol was 70% isopropyl and 30% water with oils mixed in for use when rubbing. I have found a few that says they contain oil online, but most just list 70/30 alcohol/water. It seems I was mistaken that all rubbing alcohols contain oil. My point being, if you used a rubbing alcohol that contained oil you could be putting something with a lubricant in it to clean the rim making the rim tape not stick as well. I usually use 99% pure isopropyl alcohol when I want to clean things of oil and grease before application.

February 15th, 2009, 10:40 PM	#16
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	everclear would work just fine too 200 proof ethanol, and God knows, you wouldn't want to actually drink the stuff!

February 15th, 2009, 10:50 PM	#17
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	we used to have Everclear at work to clean the tape recorder heads back in the days when we were using tape to store data. nothing else would do as it was speced for the heads we were using at the time. stuff tastes terrible, but packs a wallop!!

February 15th, 2009, 10:57 PM	#18
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758	Everclear is 95% alcohol...190 Proof I've drank far to much in my youth

February 16th, 2009, 07:51 AM	#19
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	What is the width of the tape you used? I found some at a local bike shop for $11.99 and wouldn't mind putting some on Tyke... Just not sure what size would be best. __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

February 16th, 2009, 09:01 AM	#21
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Looked like it.. According to their website.. Yes http://www.petescycle.com/eshopprod_...WHEEL_TAPE.htm In store it was cheaper... __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

February 16th, 2009, 10:28 AM	#22
jpnfrk Her name is Itoshii Name: Nani Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 311 Blog Entries: 3	Nice!! I feel ripped off, I paid around $22 Oh well!! The one I got is 5' long and 3/8" wide and should look like this when installed: http://www.tapeworks.com/Rimstripes/6146.jpg __________________________________________________ "A frog in a well can not see the ocean" ~ Japanese proverb

February 17th, 2009, 05:28 AM	#25
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	the year was 1982, the place, zaragosa air base, spain. we were t.d.y. there from germany, getting our F-4 jocks some sorties on the bomb range and we had us a little weekend mojo session. you know mojo yes?...take a cooler, the bigger the better...and make this potent alcoholic and fruit drink mixture...add a little ice w/the sliced fruit and everclear firewater...top it all off with these long-ass straws made out of oil sample tubes and commence ta getting stupid...! i knew we was in trouble when someone tripped and broke the fall with his face...the rest is kinda fuzzy... __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

February 28th, 2009, 06:01 PM	#28
meegari ninjette.org newbie Name: Meegari Location: Canada Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 fiddy Posts: 2	Hi Scorpielle, I also live in canada, where did you buy your rim stripes?

March 2nd, 2009, 12:59 PM	#30
meegari ninjette.org newbie Name: Meegari Location: Canada Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 fiddy Posts: 2	thanks Scorpielle, that would be great, just awaiting delivery of an 09 candy thunder blue, i'm thinking it will match the color pretty close.

March 3rd, 2009, 05:16 PM	#31
Scorpielle ninjette.org member Name: Elle Location: Brampton,Ontario Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Black Ninja 250R Posts: 37	ebay seller for rim tape Here is the Ebay sellerhttp://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/elite_vinyl_designs/:

March 4th, 2009, 12:15 AM	#32
muffinman ninjette.org guru Name: Arthur Location: USA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), '05 ZX6R / 636 Posts: 355	Looks great... definitely stands out. On black bikes, I'm only used to seeing Time Attack (red) stripes

March 12th, 2009, 05:41 PM	#33
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	LOL, I got Red

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