suggestions needed

tinng321 · June 2nd, 2009, 06:51 PM

how do I apply rim tape if I don't have a front stand?
Jack up the bike?
Thanks,
Tin

noche_caliente · June 2nd, 2009, 07:02 PM

do a little bit, roll it forward, repeat - stands are absolutely NOT necessary for the rim stripes

miks · June 2nd, 2009, 07:11 PM

Just try and get the bike as vertical as possible. Try and put a piece of wood or something sturdy underneath the side stand. Jacking it up sounds like a good idea.

JaeL · June 2nd, 2009, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

do a little bit, roll it forward, repeat - stands are absolutely NOT necessary for the rim stripes

Sound Wave · June 2nd, 2009, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

do a little bit, roll it forward, repeat - stands are absolutely NOT necessary for the rim stripes

it would make it easier with a stand, but i did it the way she described. mine came in 4 sections of curved tape to a rim. i did one section, rolled the bike forward, and did the next section, etc.

djindia23 · June 4th, 2009, 12:45 PM

i did it the same way as well... just take your time... had to get down on the ground and just lay there as i guided each piece.... but makes it look a whole lot cooler with the rim stripes...

00v_Lucky · June 4th, 2009, 01:21 PM

yea, the front wheel was a pain for me too without a stand but bearable. I merely put a brick under the kickstand, applied a strip on each side, rolled it a bit forward and repeated this process.

June 2nd, 2009, 06:51 PM	#1
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	suggestions needed how do I apply rim tape if I don't have a front stand? Jack up the bike? Thanks, Tin

June 2nd, 2009, 07:11 PM	#3
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Just try and get the bike as vertical as possible. Try and put a piece of wood or something sturdy underneath the side stand. Jacking it up sounds like a good idea. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

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June 2nd, 2009, 07:02 PM	#2
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	do a little bit, roll it forward, repeat - stands are absolutely NOT necessary for the rim stripes

June 4th, 2009, 12:45 PM	#6
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 did it the same way as well... just take your time... had to get down on the ground and just lay there as i guided each piece.... but makes it look a whole lot cooler with the rim stripes...

June 4th, 2009, 01:21 PM	#7
00v_Lucky ninjette.org sage Name: Howard Location: Cypress, So. Cal. Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Candy Thunder Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 618	yea, the front wheel was a pain for me too without a stand but bearable. I merely put a brick under the kickstand, applied a strip on each side, rolled it a bit forward and repeated this process.