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May 24th, 2009, 07:21 PM
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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.
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Rim Stripe Tips: Anyone?
Hey i goggled some sites about rim stripin' my 250's rims but so far all ive found (i dont feel like spending a Lifetime going over every Link posted in the search!) are websites with Kits they sell! and at like $40 etc IMO a Rip off! Ebay i dont trust, and dont wanna deal with getting the wrong thing,etc shipping it back!
So isnt there a local common store i could BUY (maybe $5) some pinstripe tape, or sumin close too it? Also what kinda stuff do i need to apply it too my Rims? Any info would be Great guys! -Thanks!!! |
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May 24th, 2009, 07:27 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Ashish
Location: south jersey
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 Posts: 23
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alright, so i bought mine off ebay. Reflective, shipping took some time (3 weeks) as they came from hong kong. however the rim tape is excellent, reflective, and looks great. d2moto started carrying it for 14 plus shipping, however i think the kawi dealers also sell them for 14 but non reflective.
for application, i first cleaned the wheel with soap and water. I then took a cotton swab dabbed with alcohol and cleaned the rims once again. Then slowly inch by inch i would rotate the wheel and go on applying little by little. It's a time consuming process but definitely worth it in the end as if it is rushed it may look bad. Good luck! |
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May 24th, 2009, 07:34 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Lil One
Location: NB Canada
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.
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I went riding with my boss's bf today and he had bought his from ebay for $10 and came on a sheet and was going to put some extra he had on mine but he only had some for 16" tires. Forgot to ask him from which company or person he had them made from but i will ask the next time i see him which should be next weekend. He said they were available in regular tape or reflective in different colors.
Last futzed with by BlueRaven; May 24th, 2009 at 07:55 PM. Reason: correction pointed out by ztrack |
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May 24th, 2009, 07:40 PM
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The Sportisi Master
Name: Matt
Location: Chico
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Thats just plain wrong.
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May 24th, 2009, 07:46 PM
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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.
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hi dave
i got me a set of reflective rim tape from ebay for aprox. $6.00, free shipping...for us in hawaii, thats a plus. anyway, was my first time applying this stuff, and what i liked about the tape i got was that it was cut in semi-circular strips as opposed to straight strips, which i thought made putting it on easier. it's been maybe a month if that, and it's holding up well. am sure there's alot out there and you'll find whatcha look'n for. aloha
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May 24th, 2009, 07:48 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Lil One
Location: NB Canada
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.
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I guess i forgot to mention my boss is a chick.
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May 24th, 2009, 07:50 PM
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The Sportisi Master
Name: Matt
Location: Chico
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Raven not that the riding her bf part.
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May 24th, 2009, 07:56 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Lil One
Location: NB Canada
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.
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I'm tired so i guess i'm forgetting words again.
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May 24th, 2009, 08:08 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Ashish
Location: south jersey
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 Posts: 23
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http://stores.shop.ebay.com/WheelsPr...__W0QQ_armrsZ1
good people, highly recommended. however slow shipping time. |
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May 24th, 2009, 08:36 PM
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motorcycle rider
Name: Bruce
Location: Victoria, BC
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.
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I bought mine from a Hong Kong seller on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=280335396581 Total price was $5.99 US - including shipping! The stripes took about two weeks to arrive. Once they arrived, I washed the wheels very thoroughly with soapy water, rinsed, and then wiped the wheel rims down with a "wet wipe" and rubbing alcohol to remove any possible grease or soap residue. I then was very patient and took my time. It took me about 60 minutes to apply the actual tape. The stripes look great, and add additional nighttime visibility!
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May 24th, 2009, 08:39 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Ashish
Location: south jersey
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 Posts: 23
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lol yeah man we bought them from the same seller. but agree all the way, sets you apart at night.
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May 24th, 2009, 10:21 PM
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I'm lovin' it.
Name: Mike
Location: Melb, Australia
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.
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Ebay, nice and cheap. Clean rims thoroughly with soap+alcohol. Try to find pre-curved ones, much easier to apply.
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May 25th, 2009, 05:27 AM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Wayne
Location: Brookfield, MA
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CBR250R Posts: 585
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I just picked these up on eBay for $12 a set. I'm eventually going to powdercoat my rims red, but I want to get one more season out of my tires before I coat the rims and mount new tires at the same time. Sorry for the crappy picture, my camera is a relic. The rim strips have "Kawasaki Racing" printed on them.
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May 25th, 2009, 09:23 AM
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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.
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Aye thanks for the 411 guys and gals! Ohhh nice so Capt bugaloo ,thats what my Red Ninja will look like!  hot damn
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May 25th, 2009, 03:20 PM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: A
Location: Long Island, NY
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586
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I got mine for "GLsigns" on ebay... someone had done a nice review on their stripes on a youtube video (guy with an EX500 that does great how tos).. anyway
http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/glsign..._sopZ12?_rdc=1 That's the link.. I think it was like $7 with free shipping.. got here in about 3 or 4 days.. look great.. I'm actually going to maybe have to order another set since Im having a new front tire mounted and I'm pretty sure the weight will be moved... 
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May 25th, 2009, 04:10 PM
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IC2(SW)
Name: Kerry
Location: Pensacola
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.
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http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=98800 Havent seen it in person, seems like it would be just the ticket for rim stripe application
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