Rim Tape???

tinng321 · May 1st, 2009, 08:59 AM

Where can I get them?
How do they sell them? in roll?
How many roll would I need?
Do I have to remove the wheels to apply them?

Thanks,
Tin

SteveL · May 1st, 2009, 09:12 AM

I have just this morning put the rim tape on my Ninja, I bought it from Kawasaki at great expense and I would say if you want a really good job done you have to take the wheels off. I have a rear wheel stand even with that it was difficult to apply the tape the front was better but still not easy.

Steve

Nauboey · May 1st, 2009, 05:29 PM

www.tapeworks.com is where I got mine and it gives you more than enough. I'm not sure if all tapes are rolled the same but mine had 5 stripes all togheather on the same peel paper So i just cut them inbetween the tape to make each stripe one roll by itself. and no you don't need to remove the wheels to apply them, I didn't have any problems using a rear stand and jack stands under the front forks, but you have to take your time to get it right. I would think removing the wheels would make it easier and more accurate to apply if you want to do that.

thebulbousone · May 1st, 2009, 07:24 PM

just installed mine tonite.... PRO-GRIP 7mm rim tape and i got it at the Iron Pony here in Columbus. It was $13.99 and did both wheels on the bike in 45 minutes. Looks amazing and really helps with the lines of the bike... www.ironpony.com ...they mail-order world-wide... good luck and don't be scared... just take your time...

tinng321 · May 1st, 2009, 11:48 PM

where is it under?
which category?
thanks,
tin

Sound Wave · May 2nd, 2009, 02:16 AM

here is where i got mine from. great experience with them. i bought from them twice. it comes in different thicknesses and reflective or non-reflective. they are pre-curved. you use 4 strips per side. you will end up with 2 left over in case you make a mistake.

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/GLSigns-...__W0QQ_armrsZ1

i didn't remove my tires. i had the rears on a stand so that was really easy. i just spun the tire as i applied it. the fronts, i had to roll the bike a bit, put on the strip, roll the bike some more. still, it wasn't too bad.

tinng321 · May 2nd, 2009, 06:22 AM

Thanks Gary.
Which color did you go with?
Black bike is difficult. IMO, red is the only color that goes well with our black bikes.

Rocketman · May 2nd, 2009, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinng321

Thanks Gary.
Which color did you go with?
Black bike is difficult. IMO, red is the only color that goes well with our black bikes.

white

capt_bugaloo · May 2nd, 2009, 07:22 AM

Some rim tapes are reflective while others are not.
I highly recommend the reflective kind; it adds a lot of night-time visibility to your motorcycle!

Sound Wave · May 2nd, 2009, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinng321

Thanks Gary.
Which color did you go with?
Black bike is difficult. IMO, red is the only color that goes well with our black bikes.

i went with the 6 mm reflective red. i was thinking of going with green and making the bike look like a "monster special edition" type theme.

but yeah, like bugaloo said. might as well get reflective. those things really work and are a great safety feature at night.

djindia23 · May 7th, 2009, 08:59 AM

i ordered 10mm reflective blue tape... just gotta put them on... got em on ebay from therimstripe.... shipped really quickly... jsut waiting to get to my friend's house to put my bike on his stands to do this....

azia · May 7th, 2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinng321

Thanks Gary.
Which color did you go with?
Black bike is difficult. IMO, red is the only color that goes well with our black bikes.

I have green rim tapes on my black. IT'S AWESOME!!!

tinng321 · May 7th, 2009, 10:26 AM

here's the rim tape that i ordered.
it's raining today, tomorrow and sat. can't wait to put it on.
do i have to wash or clean the rim with alcohol first?

JaeL · May 7th, 2009, 01:33 PM

yes with alcohol

LazinCajun · August 27th, 2009, 08:24 AM

Are there any reflective blue tapes that match the '08 blue? Most of the pictures I've seen just don't quite look right to me. It's making me lean towards the black reflective tape from streetglo.

noche_caliente · August 27th, 2009, 06:52 PM

Trey - the one's I have are '08 blue - I got them off of E-bay - send me a PM on the weekend and when I'm in the garage putzing around, I'll see if I can find anything about where they came from if you'd like

ninjablk08 · August 27th, 2009, 07:35 PM

krayziegraphics.com

ScorpionNinja · August 27th, 2009, 08:09 PM

i bought some non-reflective Red Rim stripes 'made by Trimbrite' (36' roll) 1/4" wide, for $5.99 at Murrarys Discount autostore (now Oreillys autostore) near my house on 23mile in chesterfield twp,Mi. weeks ago & put them on NP! I made my Own Rim stripe applicator! Used my rear pit bull stand for the rear rim stripes, but had to stop and roll bike afew times to do the fronts (PITA)

http://www.600rr.net/vb/showthread.php?t=75278

i found this very useful in helping me! enjoy

IMG_0023.jpg

IMG_0036.jpg

IMG_0228.jpg

IMG_0214.jpg
Heres Reflective 17" Rim stripe Kit that i bought off Ebay last week! (guy gave me a FREE reflective White 17" rim stripe kit with it also! Cost just $7.00 shipped to my Door!

the Ebayer name is: bb930701 , his email: gergouskimo@yahoo.com.tw *from Newfoundland,Canada

IMG_0215.jpg
Thou i wont be putting on the reflective Red kit, until i get my Reflective Vinyl Graphix kit made for my Bike, then ill put the Graphix & Reflective Red stripe kit on at the same time!

headshrink · August 28th, 2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaeL

yes with alcohol

Will a pale ale work?

noche_caliente · August 30th, 2009, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LazinCajun

Are there any reflective blue tapes that match the '08 blue? Most of the pictures I've seen just don't quite look right to me. It's making me lean towards the black reflective tape from streetglo.

http://www.glsigns.com/catalog/index.php

Gary linked them earlier as well - but they're the ones that I got mine from that are the '08 blue - mine came from their e-bay store
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/GLSigns-...__W0QQ_armrsZ1

Kawasabi · September 8th, 2009, 11:28 AM

Get something thats pre-curved. Like the one sold by the motorcycle superstore. I got it and did it freehand with no stand or help from anyone. Piece of cake, and it looks great. Along with some RADS, it should come out looking real hot!!!!!

liltenatattoo · September 8th, 2009, 01:13 PM

i got mine from tapeworks, and i got the reflective blue, it looks awesome and it helps being visible at night as well

Sailariel · September 8th, 2009, 05:18 PM

I like the appearance of rim tape. I was wondering how it holds up with tyre changes? I don`t plan to change my own tyres--the shop down the street does lots of them--and cheap, if you buy the tyres from him.

welcome2thedawn · September 28th, 2009, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LazinCajun

Are there any reflective blue tapes that match the '08 blue? Most of the pictures I've seen just don't quite look right to me. It's making me lean towards the black reflective tape from streetglo.

i just ordered the bermuda blue reflective from http://www.tapeworks.com/Rimstripes/RimstripesHome.html they have so many choices and it tells you which colors match best with which bikes...they also have a bunch of pics of customer bikes so you can see how it looks both in daylight and dark to show reflectivness(is that a word?) and they are currently having a 20% off sale....woohoo!!!

g21-30 · September 29th, 2009, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

here is where i got mine from. great experience with them. i bought from them twice. it comes in different thicknesses and reflective or non-reflective. they are pre-curved. you use 4 strips per side. you will end up with 2 left over in case you make a mistake.

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/GLSigns-...__W0QQ_armrsZ1

i didn't remove my tires. i had the rears on a stand so that was really easy. i just spun the tire as i applied it. the fronts, i had to roll the bike a bit, put on the strip, roll the bike some more. still, it wasn't too bad.

Just followed the above ebay link. All tape is clearance priced at $7.49 with FREE shipping. My kind of deal, so I ordered Bright Blue for my BLACK bike!

Thanks Sound Wave!!!!!!!

noche_caliente · September 29th, 2009, 01:31 PM

Great color choice

Posted via Mobile Device

May 1st, 2009, 08:59 AM	#1
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	Rim Tape??? Where can I get them? How do they sell them? in roll? How many roll would I need? Do I have to remove the wheels to apply them? Thanks, Tin

May 1st, 2009, 09:12 AM	#2
SteveL old git Name: Steve Location: Geneve Switzerland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW K1300S Posts: 479	I have just this morning put the rim tape on my Ninja, I bought it from Kawasaki at great expense and I would say if you want a really good job done you have to take the wheels off. I have a rear wheel stand even with that it was difficult to apply the tape the front was better but still not easy. Steve __________________________________________________ Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.

May 1st, 2009, 05:29 PM	#3
Nauboey ninjette.org member Name: Jamie Location: Abilene, TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 33	www.tapeworks.com is where I got mine and it gives you more than enough. I'm not sure if all tapes are rolled the same but mine had 5 stripes all togheather on the same peel paper So i just cut them inbetween the tape to make each stripe one roll by itself. and no you don't need to remove the wheels to apply them, I didn't have any problems using a rear stand and jack stands under the front forks, but you have to take your time to get it right. I would think removing the wheels would make it easier and more accurate to apply if you want to do that. __________________________________________________ 09 Ninja 250R

May 2nd, 2009, 07:22 AM	#9
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	Some rim tapes are reflective while others are not. I highly recommend the reflective kind; it adds a lot of night-time visibility to your motorcycle! __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

May 7th, 2009, 01:33 PM	#14
JaeL Bike Thrasher Name: JaeL Location: Omaha Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 EX250r Posts: 334 Blog Entries: 10	yes with alcohol __________________________________________________ Intuitive Sliders, Aftermarket pegs, Custom Paint, Seat Cowl, Tinted Screen, Aftermarket flush mounts, Wheel Tape, Fender Chopped, Stock Shortie Exhaust and Woodcraft ClipOns

May 1st, 2009, 07:24 PM	#4
thebulbousone ninjette.org member Name: mason Location: columbus, ohio Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 42	just installed mine tonite.... PRO-GRIP 7mm rim tape and i got it at the Iron Pony here in Columbus. It was $13.99 and did both wheels on the bike in 45 minutes. Looks amazing and really helps with the lines of the bike... www.ironpony.com ...they mail-order world-wide... good luck and don't be scared... just take your time...

May 1st, 2009, 11:48 PM	#5
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	where is it under? which category? thanks, tin

May 2nd, 2009, 02:16 AM	#6
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	here is where i got mine from. great experience with them. i bought from them twice. it comes in different thicknesses and reflective or non-reflective. they are pre-curved. you use 4 strips per side. you will end up with 2 left over in case you make a mistake. http://stores.shop.ebay.com/GLSigns-...__W0QQ_armrsZ1 i didn't remove my tires. i had the rears on a stand so that was really easy. i just spun the tire as i applied it. the fronts, i had to roll the bike a bit, put on the strip, roll the bike some more. still, it wasn't too bad.

May 2nd, 2009, 06:22 AM	#7
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	Thanks Gary. Which color did you go with? Black bike is difficult. IMO, red is the only color that goes well with our black bikes.

May 7th, 2009, 08:59 AM	#11
djindia23 Ride or Die Ninja Name: Kichu Location: New Jersey Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Blue Ninja 250R (the fastest color) Posts: 90	i ordered 10mm reflective blue tape... just gotta put them on... got em on ebay from therimstripe.... shipped really quickly... jsut waiting to get to my friend's house to put my bike on his stands to do this....

May 7th, 2009, 10:26 AM	#13
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	here's the rim tape that i ordered. it's raining today, tomorrow and sat. can't wait to put it on. do i have to wash or clean the rim with alcohol first?

August 27th, 2009, 08:24 AM	#15
LazinCajun ninjette.org guru Name: Anon Location: Atlanta, GA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 (Blue!) Posts: 488	Are there any reflective blue tapes that match the '08 blue? Most of the pictures I've seen just don't quite look right to me. It's making me lean towards the black reflective tape from streetglo.

August 27th, 2009, 06:52 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.	Trey - the one's I have are '08 blue - I got them off of E-bay - send me a PM on the weekend and when I'm in the garage putzing around, I'll see if I can find anything about where they came from if you'd like __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

August 27th, 2009, 08:09 PM	#18
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	i bought some non-reflective Red Rim stripes 'made by Trimbrite' (36' roll) 1/4" wide, for $5.99 at Murrarys Discount autostore (now Oreillys autostore) near my house on 23mile in chesterfield twp,Mi. weeks ago & put them on NP! I made my Own Rim stripe applicator! Used my rear pit bull stand for the rear rim stripes, but had to stop and roll bike afew times to do the fronts (PITA) http://www.600rr.net/vb/showthread.php?t=75278 i found this very useful in helping me! enjoy IMG_0023.jpg IMG_0036.jpg IMG_0228.jpg IMG_0214.jpg Heres Reflective 17" Rim stripe Kit that i bought off Ebay last week! (guy gave me a FREE reflective White 17" rim stripe kit with it also! Cost just $7.00 shipped to my Door! the Ebayer name is: bb930701 , his email: gergouskimo@yahoo.com.tw *from Newfoundland,Canada IMG_0215.jpg Thou i wont be putting on the reflective Red kit, until i get my Reflective Vinyl Graphix kit made for my Bike, then ill put the Graphix & Reflective Red stripe kit on at the same time!

September 8th, 2009, 11:28 AM	#21
Kawasabi ninjette.org member Name: J Location: NYC Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): RED 250R Posts: 112	Get something thats pre-curved. Like the one sold by the motorcycle superstore. I got it and did it freehand with no stand or help from anyone. Piece of cake, and it looks great. Along with some RADS, it should come out looking real hot!!!!!

September 8th, 2009, 01:13 PM	#22
liltenatattoo ninjette.org member Name: Tena Location: Morris Co. NJ Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 blue 250r "KameSane" Posts: 67	i got mine from tapeworks, and i got the reflective blue, it looks awesome and it helps being visible at night as well

September 8th, 2009, 05:18 PM	#23
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I like the appearance of rim tape. I was wondering how it holds up with tyre changes? I don`t plan to change my own tyres--the shop down the street does lots of them--and cheap, if you buy the tyres from him.

September 29th, 2009, 01:31 PM	#26
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Great color choice Posted via Mobile Device

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