Opinions on Rim Tape

LT505 · June 15th, 2013, 03:50 PM

I have a black Ninja 300 and I kind of want to get the red rim tape for it. I have never seen rim tape in purpose so I am not sure how great it looks.

So what do you guys think? Is rim tape cheesy or not?

Red250R · June 15th, 2013, 03:58 PM

i love my rim tape. i have a red bike and i put red tape on it. make sure you get the reflective kind tho otherwise it's slightly pointless in my opinion.

antiant · June 15th, 2013, 06:34 PM

I'm not a fan of rim tape. It's too restricting aesthetically to me and busy looking.

JohnnyBravo · June 15th, 2013, 07:08 PM

Love reflective rim tape!!!

snowbandit · June 17th, 2013, 08:10 AM

rim tape looks sharp

Snake · June 17th, 2013, 09:21 AM

Red rim tape on black looks great.

iceknyght · June 17th, 2013, 09:22 AM

I have the reflective red on mine and love it! I don't know if it will help, but it sure as hell can't hurt!

Dark · June 18th, 2013, 06:59 AM

I agree that it looks tacky/cheesy BUT it's not that bad on the eyes.

I also agree that the reflective rim tape is just another item that will help you get noticed at night (and you can never have too many things that help you remain seen).

In most cases I don't even notice it on a bike.

I think a more suitable solution would be a black rim tape that is also reflective.

csmith12 · June 18th, 2013, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark

I think a more suitable solution would be a black rim tape that is also reflective.

I have never seen this sold anywhere.

I dislike rim tape, I however like wheel decals that are "tastefully" done.

Would love to find some decals like this that says Ninja/250/Kawi.

Dark · June 18th, 2013, 08:38 AM

I have not seen black reflective rim tape either but I have seen black bicycle rims that are reflective (Velocity makes them). I doubt they'd be popular since most individuals looking for rim tape are primarily after the look of a colored stripe on the wheel.

Aggrotech · June 18th, 2013, 07:31 PM

i have reflective red on my 250. I ****ed up the install and since i only got 1 extra, i had to make it count..and i failed with that one too.

..probably because i did not have a stand of any kind other than the kickstand

.

Im highly considering taking the red tape off and going with the UV lightning taped to forks with the non reflective red tape (or some variation) to have the tron look. The thread is somewhere on here, just cant find it

xaple · June 18th, 2013, 07:45 PM

Reflective red tape is bright as hell against head lights. Absolutely get it.

xSean13 · June 18th, 2013, 08:13 PM

Getting 1/8" rim tape isn't as "tacky"

My bike with silver and yellow reflective rim tape, 1/8"

voidrider · June 18th, 2013, 10:22 PM

I bought some purple rim tape that pretty closely matched the accents on my '96. It reflects a bright neon fuschia color. Not a color I am "into", but it is eye catching..and I will take any help I can get for being more visible, especially at night.

Reflective black rim strips ARE out there, I bought a tape kit for a helmet and reflective black was a major component.

http://www.tapeworks.com/Rimstripes/RimstripesHome.html has more colors than most people even consider.

KawiKid860 · June 19th, 2013, 12:34 AM

It makes my 500 go from bland and boring to a pretty nice looking bike IMO. I really don't like the way it looks without it.

headshrink · June 19th, 2013, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Love reflective rim tape!!!

June 15th, 2013, 03:50 PM	#1
LT505 ninjette.org member Name: Bob Location: PA Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 121	Opinions on Rim Tape I have a black Ninja 300 and I kind of want to get the red rim tape for it. I have never seen rim tape in purpose so I am not sure how great it looks. So what do you guys think? Is rim tape cheesy or not?

June 15th, 2013, 07:08 PM	#4
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Love reflective rim tape!!! __________________________________________________

June 17th, 2013, 09:22 AM	#7
iceknyght Recalculating. . . Name: Jason Location: Colorado Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 (sold) '12 Ninja 650 Posts: 353	I have the reflective red on mine and love it! I don't know if it will help, but it sure as hell can't hurt! __________________________________________________ jasontracewell.com

June 18th, 2013, 06:59 AM	#8
Dark Simple kind of man Name: Ryan Location: Stuttgart, Germany Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 133	I agree that it looks tacky/cheesy BUT it's not that bad on the eyes. I also agree that the reflective rim tape is just another item that will help you get noticed at night (and you can never have too many things that help you remain seen). In most cases I don't even notice it on a bike. I think a more suitable solution would be a black rim tape that is also reflective. __________________________________________________

June 18th, 2013, 08:38 AM	#10
Dark Simple kind of man Name: Ryan Location: Stuttgart, Germany Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 133	I have not seen black reflective rim tape either but I have seen black bicycle rims that are reflective (Velocity makes them). I doubt they'd be popular since most individuals looking for rim tape are primarily after the look of a colored stripe on the wheel. __________________________________________________

June 15th, 2013, 03:58 PM	#2
Red250R ninjette.org guru Name: Scott Location: Buffalo, NY Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 257	i love my rim tape. i have a red bike and i put red tape on it. make sure you get the reflective kind tho otherwise it's slightly pointless in my opinion.

June 15th, 2013, 06:34 PM	#3
antiant antiant Name: antiant Location: Cali Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '14	I'm not a fan of rim tape. It's too restricting aesthetically to me and busy looking.

June 17th, 2013, 08:10 AM	#5
snowbandit Friendly Graffiti Artist Name: Andrew Location: Idaho Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 300 SE w/ ABS Posts: 28	rim tape looks sharp

June 17th, 2013, 09:21 AM	#6
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	Red rim tape on black looks great.

June 18th, 2013, 07:31 PM	#11
Aggrotech ninjette.org sage Name: Justin Location: Fresno CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 12' Ninja 250 Posts: 831	i have reflective red on my 250. I ****ed up the install and since i only got 1 extra, i had to make it count..and i failed with that one too. ..probably because i did not have a stand of any kind other than the kickstand . Im highly considering taking the red tape off and going with the UV lightning taped to forks with the non reflective red tape (or some variation) to have the tron look. The thread is somewhere on here, just cant find it

June 18th, 2013, 07:45 PM	#12
xaple ninjette.org guru Name: Daniel "God" Location: South Florida Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 326	Reflective red tape is bright as hell against head lights. Absolutely get it.

June 18th, 2013, 08:13 PM	#13
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Getting 1/8" rim tape isn't as "tacky" My bike with silver and yellow reflective rim tape, 1/8"

June 18th, 2013, 10:22 PM	#14
voidrider ninjette.org member Name: Sam Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Kawasaki Ninja 250, 2000 Kawasaki Super Sherpa Posts: 79	I bought some purple rim tape that pretty closely matched the accents on my '96. It reflects a bright neon fuschia color. Not a color I am "into", but it is eye catching..and I will take any help I can get for being more visible, especially at night. Reflective black rim strips ARE out there, I bought a tape kit for a helmet and reflective black was a major component. http://www.tapeworks.com/Rimstripes/RimstripesHome.html has more colors than most people even consider.

June 19th, 2013, 12:34 AM	#15
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	It makes my 500 go from bland and boring to a pretty nice looking bike IMO. I really don't like the way it looks without it.

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