Reflective rim tape

capt_bugaloo · May 9th, 2009, 08:02 PM

I put some reflective red rim tape on my 2008 Ninja 250r. Before the wheels were plain black.

I washed the wheels with mild soap and water, then wiped the rims down with a rag and some rubbing alcohol to cut any grease left behind. The reflective strips were pre-curved, and not TOO difficult to apply. The whole job took me less than an hour.

I think the strips not only look better, but they are highly reflective so add more night-time visibility for safety!

OldGuy · May 9th, 2009, 08:22 PM

Nice bike and nice look Bruce.

Next job is to get rid of the wheele bar

capt_bugaloo · May 9th, 2009, 09:02 PM

I ride quite a bit in the rain (Pacific northwest and all) so I think I'll be leaving the rear fender alone...

Sound Wave · May 10th, 2009, 03:29 AM

stripes look good. welcome to the club.

yeah, that fender looks really ugly, but it sure works in preventing the water from flinging up on your back. if i were in your situation, i would leave it too.

bogdanb · May 10th, 2009, 04:16 AM

Look great ! What is the appropriate colour for black Ninja?

Sound Wave · May 10th, 2009, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bogdanb

Look great ! What is the appropriate colour for black Ninja?

i don't know about "appropriate", but i got the stereotypical black bike with red stripes

bogdanb · May 10th, 2009, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

i don't know about "appropriate", but i got the stereotypical black bike with red stripes

Well, please excuse my English. What I actually meant, was "Which colour will match best for a black bike?"

Sound Wave · May 10th, 2009, 04:44 AM

oh. sorry. the good thing about black is that pretty much everything matches it. the most common combination i have seen is red stripes with the black bike. personally i think that looks the best. i think lime green stripes looks really good on the black kawi's as well. i was debating between the two.

bogdanb · May 10th, 2009, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

oh. sorry. the good thing about black is that pretty much everything matches it. the most common combination i have seen is red stripes with the black bike. personally i think that looks the best. i think lime green stripes looks really good on the black kawi's as well. i was debating between the two.

No problem. I am for the lime green as well.

And I will buy a tank protector in black & green. I don't think that the bike will look good with more than two colors on it.
Speaking about tanks... has anyone ever disassemble the reservoir cap? It seem that I have to clean the breather.

noche_caliente · May 10th, 2009, 08:17 AM

My bike has blue rim stripes, and I have blue gear, and have recently added blue pazzos to her - I think it's a really sharp combination!

capt_bugaloo · May 10th, 2009, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

that fender looks really ugly, but it sure works in preventing the water from flinging up on your back.

Yes, I was thinking of removing the rear fender (it does look ugly) but I've read several comments about how well it stops rain and road grit from flying up onto the rider's back.

Around here, if you won't ride in rain you can go for weeks without riding at all.

Jiu Jitsu Player · May 10th, 2009, 05:42 PM

What size thickness are those rim stripes? They look fatter than the ones on my bike and others I've seen. I think these look a lot better IMO.

Strider · May 10th, 2009, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bogdanb

Well, please excuse my English. What I actually meant, was "Which colour will match best for a black bike?"

If I re-do mine ... it will be in Gold

capt_bugaloo · May 10th, 2009, 10:11 PM

The stripes are 8 mm wide, and pre-curved for a 17" wheel.
I bought them on eBay for $6 US plus shipping from this guy:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/REFLE...Q5fAccessories

He has them in different colours and for different size wheels. I received enough tape to do both sides of both wheels, with enough extra to do one side of one wheel.

Ash · May 11th, 2009, 09:31 PM

Looks good!

I just added rim stripes, and it did not turn out nearly as smooth as yours. Especially the first attempt. I'm hoping it won't be as noticeable once I get used to the irregularities.

Edit - I just added a pic, the other stripes improved with each attempt. I have one extra roll left so I will eventually attempt it again.

Jiu Jitsu Player · May 11th, 2009, 10:04 PM

That's the exact same guy I got mine from! I guess your stripes just look thicker in the pics.

ninjablk08 · May 12th, 2009, 03:33 PM

here are mine , got them on e-bay Krayzie Graphics

Sound Wave · May 12th, 2009, 03:40 PM

nice jinjablk08! that is what i was planning on doing, except that i was also going to add the "monster" stripes on the side.

ninjablk08 · May 12th, 2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sound Wave

nice jinjablk08! that is what i was planning on doing, except that i was also going to add the "monster" stripes on the side.

me too lol

May 9th, 2009, 08:02 PM	#1
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.	Reflective rim tape I put some reflective red rim tape on my 2008 Ninja 250r. Before the wheels were plain black. I washed the wheels with mild soap and water, then wiped the rims down with a rag and some rubbing alcohol to cut any grease left behind. The reflective strips were pre-curved, and not TOO difficult to apply. The whole job took me less than an hour. I think the strips not only look better, but they are highly reflective so add more night-time visibility for safety! __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

May 9th, 2009, 08:22 PM	#2
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Nice bike and nice look Bruce. Next job is to get rid of the wheele bar __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

May 9th, 2009, 09:02 PM	#3
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.	I ride quite a bit in the rain (Pacific northwest and all) so I think I'll be leaving the rear fender alone... __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

May 10th, 2009, 05:42 PM	#12
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	What size thickness are those rim stripes? They look fatter than the ones on my bike and others I've seen. I think these look a lot better IMO. __________________________________________________ SAVAGE MODE: [ON] OFF www.7milesdown.com

May 10th, 2009, 10:11 PM	#14
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.	The stripes are 8 mm wide, and pre-curved for a 17" wheel. I bought them on eBay for $6 US plus shipping from this guy: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/REFLE...Q5fAccessories He has them in different colours and for different size wheels. I received enough tape to do both sides of both wheels, with enough extra to do one side of one wheel. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

May 10th, 2009, 03:29 AM	#4
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.	stripes look good. welcome to the club. yeah, that fender looks really ugly, but it sure works in preventing the water from flinging up on your back. if i were in your situation, i would leave it too.

May 10th, 2009, 04:16 AM	#5
bogdanb ninjette.org member Name: bogdan Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Z750 Posts: 244	Look great ! What is the appropriate colour for black Ninja?

May 10th, 2009, 04:44 AM	#8
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.	oh. sorry. the good thing about black is that pretty much everything matches it. the most common combination i have seen is red stripes with the black bike. personally i think that looks the best. i think lime green stripes looks really good on the black kawi's as well. i was debating between the two.

May 10th, 2009, 08:17 AM	#10
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	My bike has blue rim stripes, and I have blue gear, and have recently added blue pazzos to her - I think it's a really sharp combination!

May 11th, 2009, 10:04 PM	#16
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	That's the exact same guy I got mine from! I guess your stripes just look thicker in the pics. __________________________________________________ SAVAGE MODE: [ON] OFF www.7milesdown.com

May 12th, 2009, 03:40 PM	#18
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.	nice jinjablk08! that is what i was planning on doing, except that i was also going to add the "monster" stripes on the side.

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