where to buy rimtape

zeroth · March 12th, 2009, 10:10 AM

I've heard about rimtape for awhile, but after seeing several bikes (particularly kkim's, along with his DIY) and seeing how much better they look without fully black rims, I thought about doing something about it. But I'm not ready for taking the time or effort of stripping and polishing my rims, so I wanted to go with rimtape, at least for now.

But I can't seem to find it at any e-tailer. Is there another "official" name for it? Or do I have to go to a special e-tailer for it? I've checked sportbiketrackgear, motorcycle superstore, newenough, and a couple of others.

(Color I'm looking for is Galaxy Silver, or something thereabouts.)

Thanks!

BlueTyke · March 12th, 2009, 10:15 AM

I have found it at some local shops (Just sayin)

www.Tapeworks.com they call them Rimstripes

zeroth · March 12th, 2009, 10:20 AM

Great thanks!

One more question. If they're straight pieces, won't they get bunched up (as shown below) when they're installed?

BlueTyke · March 12th, 2009, 10:27 AM

Got me. I haven't done it.

kkim · March 12th, 2009, 11:04 AM

I believe the stripes come printed curved already in several different pieces. They lie flat when you apply them. I have not done them so I can't say with certainty.

Also, people have different widths of tape on their bike. If any bike strikes you as the one that you like, PM the owner of the bike and ask them where they got the tape on their bike. I little difference in width makes a big visual difference and it's a matter of personal taste how wide you want the stripe to be.

GL...

Viper-Byte · March 12th, 2009, 12:59 PM

I have got Kawasaki Green on my bike (no pics up here of it as yet) it is just the standard one available from Kawasaki. Though this is really expensive... There are quite a few retailers on Ebay that sell rimtape.

The strips are curved, so they do not ripple when applied.

noche_caliente · March 12th, 2009, 01:54 PM

mine is the same that Vex has - i've got pics posted up around here somewhere...

Strider · March 12th, 2009, 06:06 PM

http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/elite_vinyl_designs/

good prices and easy installation

they have many colors and in both solid and reflective

I got this link from another Ninjette members post ( credit to : Scorpielle )
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=13513

Sound Wave · March 13th, 2009, 08:28 PM

i think jpnfrk's strips were straight... but yeah, i would imagine it is so much easier when they are pre-curved. when i put my curved stripes on, i just used the wheel lip as a guide. came out pretty good except for one tiny section. too lazy to re-do that part.

VeX · March 13th, 2009, 11:41 PM

They SHOULD come on a sheet in pre-curved sections. Make sure you get the stripes for an EX500 or 650r. If you get the tape for an EX250r they could be for the pre-'08 16" wheel setups. The auctions for the EX500 and 650R have the correct colors to match the bikes and are for the 17" wheels. If I remember correctly it takes 3 curved sections per wheel side so 12 total pieces.

I would also highly recommend doing it with the bike on a motorcycle stands. Trying to navigate the strips down instead of just spinning the wheel is a PITA!

Sound Wave · March 14th, 2009, 12:33 AM

the site i got mine from offered them in either 1/8" or 1/4". also, you had to specify the size of your front and rear tire. mine used 4 strips per side, so a total of 16 with 2 left over strips.

relatively expensive at $12.99 shipped for reflective tape, but i was really happy with their communication and the short shipping time. plus i was reassured by their 99.6% positive feedback based on nearly 5000 transactions. http://stores.shop.ebay.com/GLSigns-...__W0QQ_armrsZ1

zeroth · March 15th, 2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VeX

They SHOULD come on a sheet in pre-curved sections. Make sure you get the stripes for an EX500 or 650r. If you get the tape for an EX250r they could be for the pre-'08 16" wheel setups. The auctions for the EX500 and 650R have the correct colors to match the bikes and are for the 17" wheels. If I remember correctly it takes 3 curved sections per wheel side so 12 total pieces.

I would also highly recommend doing it with the bike on a motorcycle stands. Trying to navigate the strips down instead of just spinning the wheel is a PITA!

Vex, I have an '05, so the 250 stripes should be fine for me. But good advice for others. Also good idea about the stands -- I'll definitely use that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

the site i got mine from offered them in either 1/8" or 1/4". also, you had to specify the size of your front and rear tire. mine used 4 strips per side, so a total of 16 with 2 left over strips.

relatively expensive at $12.99 shipped for reflective tape, but i was really happy with their communication and the short shipping time. plus i was reassured by their 99.6% positive feedback based on nearly 5000 transactions. http://stores.shop.ebay.com/GLSigns-...__W0QQ_armrsZ1

Gary, do you have some pics of your bike with the stripes? I was just thinking of going with tapeworks because they've been around for awhile and I've heard lots of good things, but if I get a great product at less than half the price, then why not!

Thanks all!

Sound Wave · March 15th, 2009, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeroth

Gary, do you have some pics of your bike with the stripes? I was just thinking of going with tapeworks because they've been around for awhile and I've heard lots of good things, but if I get a great product at less than half the price, then why not!

Thanks all!

i don't have any pics yet. just one i was making sure that the reflectiveness worked.

oh most definitely. if you can get it cheaper... and you can... do it. i ordered mine on a weekend and i wanted to make sure i had it on my bike by the next weekend. if i wasn't in a rush, i would have gone with a cheaper company.

Jiu Jitsu Player · March 17th, 2009, 05:57 PM

check out this thread for a pretty solid deal if you haven't already...

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=15313

zeroth · March 18th, 2009, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiu Jitsu Player

check out this thread for a pretty solid deal if you haven't already...

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=15313

Thanks. Saw it and ordered some tape already. Thanks everyone!

CaliGirl · March 18th, 2009, 08:10 PM

My rimtape came flat and did not bunch up on application...I ordered mine from tapeworks.

paterick4o8 · March 30th, 2009, 12:28 AM

If this also helps, I got mine from eBay http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant...rmrsZ1QQ_fromZ. They come pre-curved already.

I got them in 17" in black for the new gen.
When exposed to headlights, they come out white/silver. The amount you get give you 4 extra pieces in case you mess up along the way

Verus Cidere · April 7th, 2009, 11:44 PM

Going from black to silver is a nice touch! I got blue reflective and it's doing ok. I need to do a couple of touch-ups on the overlap areas this weekend, but other than that it's working great.

DSCF0044.jpg
DSCF0058.jpg

Yes, I know, not the best application job. But I like it!

Snake · April 8th, 2009, 02:16 PM

Looks very good Michael

Verus Cidere · April 9th, 2009, 12:58 AM

Thanks!

JaeL · April 13th, 2009, 05:51 PM

So I ordered my rimtape off ebay a couple days ago. This is what I got in the mail. BTW i ordered it from http://stores.shop.ebay.com/GLSigns-...__W0QQ_armrsZ1.

I was expecting a little more. These are really thin. For anyone who already has these installed on their bike were yours this thin and flimsy? I will post a review and more pictures after I get me new Rear Stand!

Sound Wave · April 13th, 2009, 07:45 PM

those are the ones i have. even the "do not bend" is in the same handwriting. hehe. i don't know if i would describe them as "thin and flimsy", but i guess if they were too thick, they would not rest as flush to the rim.

miks · April 13th, 2009, 07:59 PM

Aren't they meant to be on the thin side? It shouldn't matter whether it looks flimsy, most Rim Tapes these days are said to last around 7 years.

March 12th, 2009, 10:10 AM	#1
zeroth weekend rider Name: JC Location: Central IL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '05 Ninja 250 Posts: 87	where to buy rimtape I've heard about rimtape for awhile, but after seeing several bikes (particularly kkim's, along with his DIY) and seeing how much better they look without fully black rims, I thought about doing something about it. But I'm not ready for taking the time or effort of stripping and polishing my rims, so I wanted to go with rimtape, at least for now. But I can't seem to find it at any e-tailer. Is there another "official" name for it? Or do I have to go to a special e-tailer for it? I've checked sportbiketrackgear, motorcycle superstore, newenough, and a couple of others. (Color I'm looking for is Galaxy Silver, or something thereabouts.) Thanks!

March 12th, 2009, 10:15 AM	#2
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	I have found it at some local shops (Just sayin) www.Tapeworks.com they call them Rimstripes __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

March 12th, 2009, 10:27 AM	#4
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	Got me. I haven't done it. __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

March 12th, 2009, 12:59 PM	#6
Viper-Byte ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Wellington, New Zealand Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R in Green! (Sold) Now 2011 Triumph Daytona 675 SE Posts: 564	I have got Kawasaki Green on my bike (no pics up here of it as yet) it is just the standard one available from Kawasaki. Though this is really expensive... There are quite a few retailers on Ebay that sell rimtape. The strips are curved, so they do not ripple when applied. __________________________________________________ 2008 GREEN Kawasaki Ninja 250R. AreaP Quiet Core Carbon Fibre : 8000k HIDs : Dynojet Jet kit : Double Bubble Windscreen

March 17th, 2009, 05:57 PM	#14
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	check out this thread for a pretty solid deal if you haven't already... http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=15313 __________________________________________________ SAVAGE MODE: [ON] OFF www.7milesdown.com

March 12th, 2009, 10:20 AM	#3
zeroth weekend rider Name: JC Location: Central IL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '05 Ninja 250 Posts: 87	Great thanks! One more question. If they're straight pieces, won't they get bunched up (as shown below) when they're installed?

March 12th, 2009, 11:04 AM	#5
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I believe the stripes come printed curved already in several different pieces. They lie flat when you apply them. I have not done them so I can't say with certainty. Also, people have different widths of tape on their bike. If any bike strikes you as the one that you like, PM the owner of the bike and ask them where they got the tape on their bike. I little difference in width makes a big visual difference and it's a matter of personal taste how wide you want the stripe to be. GL...

March 12th, 2009, 01:54 PM	#7
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	mine is the same that Vex has - i've got pics posted up around here somewhere...

March 12th, 2009, 06:06 PM	#8
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/elite_vinyl_designs/ good prices and easy installation they have many colors and in both solid and reflective I got this link from another Ninjette members post ( credit to : Scorpielle ) http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=13513

March 13th, 2009, 08:28 PM	#9
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.	i think jpnfrk's strips were straight... but yeah, i would imagine it is so much easier when they are pre-curved. when i put my curved stripes on, i just used the wheel lip as a guide. came out pretty good except for one tiny section. too lazy to re-do that part.

March 13th, 2009, 11:41 PM	#10
VeX That's me! Name: TJ Location: Ames, IA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Tis blue), 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 454	They SHOULD come on a sheet in pre-curved sections. Make sure you get the stripes for an EX500 or 650r. If you get the tape for an EX250r they could be for the pre-'08 16" wheel setups. The auctions for the EX500 and 650R have the correct colors to match the bikes and are for the 17" wheels. If I remember correctly it takes 3 curved sections per wheel side so 12 total pieces. I would also highly recommend doing it with the bike on a motorcycle stands. Trying to navigate the strips down instead of just spinning the wheel is a PITA!

March 14th, 2009, 12:33 AM	#11
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.	the site i got mine from offered them in either 1/8" or 1/4". also, you had to specify the size of your front and rear tire. mine used 4 strips per side, so a total of 16 with 2 left over strips. relatively expensive at $12.99 shipped for reflective tape, but i was really happy with their communication and the short shipping time. plus i was reassured by their 99.6% positive feedback based on nearly 5000 transactions. http://stores.shop.ebay.com/GLSigns-...__W0QQ_armrsZ1

March 18th, 2009, 08:10 PM	#16
CaliGirl Curiosity is a Killer Name: CG Location: So Cal Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 102	My rimtape came flat and did not bunch up on application...I ordered mine from tapeworks. __________________________________________________

March 30th, 2009, 12:28 AM	#17
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	If this also helps, I got mine from eBay http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant...rmrsZ1QQ_fromZ. They come pre-curved already. I got them in 17" in black for the new gen. When exposed to headlights, they come out white/silver. The amount you get give you 4 extra pieces in case you mess up along the way Last futzed with by paterick4o8; March 30th, 2009 at 12:40 AM. Reason: correction/clarity

April 7th, 2009, 11:44 PM	#18
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	Going from black to silver is a nice touch! I got blue reflective and it's doing ok. I need to do a couple of touch-ups on the overlap areas this weekend, but other than that it's working great. DSCF0044.jpg DSCF0058.jpg Yes, I know, not the best application job. But I like it! __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

April 8th, 2009, 02:16 PM	#19
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Looks very good Michael

April 9th, 2009, 12:58 AM	#20
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	Thanks! __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

April 13th, 2009, 05:51 PM	#21
JaeL Bike Thrasher Name: JaeL Location: Omaha Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 EX250r Posts: 334 Blog Entries: 10	So I ordered my rimtape off ebay a couple days ago. This is what I got in the mail. BTW i ordered it from http://stores.shop.ebay.com/GLSigns-...__W0QQ_armrsZ1. I was expecting a little more. These are really thin. For anyone who already has these installed on their bike were yours this thin and flimsy? I will post a review and more pictures after I get me new Rear Stand! __________________________________________________ Intuitive Sliders, Aftermarket pegs, Custom Paint, Seat Cowl, Tinted Screen, Aftermarket flush mounts, Wheel Tape, Fender Chopped, Stock Shortie Exhaust and Woodcraft ClipOns

April 13th, 2009, 07:45 PM	#22
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.	those are the ones i have. even the "do not bend" is in the same handwriting. hehe. i don't know if i would describe them as "thin and flimsy", but i guess if they were too thick, they would not rest as flush to the rim.

April 13th, 2009, 07:59 PM	#23
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Aren't they meant to be on the thin side? It shouldn't matter whether it looks flimsy, most Rim Tapes these days are said to last around 7 years. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

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