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Title: Reflective Rim Tape
Post by: annguyen1981 on January 01, 2006, 06:52:20 PM
Who has them and do they last long?
Title: Reflective Rim Tape
Post by: GeeP on January 01, 2006, 10:33:54 PM
I have them.  They were on the bike when I bought it, so I'm not sure how long they've been on.

I think they look neat.  They definately add visibility.  They seem fairly durable.  If nothing else at least they're easy to put on.   :lol:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/horteniv/Rightside.jpg)
Title: Reflective Rim Tape
Post by: surlybruce on January 02, 2006, 08:16:05 AM
I think you will find what you are looking for at [ www. tapeworks.com ] . I have done a deal with them with no pain . They are a very helpful bunch.  CHEERS!
Title: Reflective Rim Tape
Post by: annguyen1981 on January 02, 2006, 07:19:59 PM
I've been to the Tapeworks.com site and have seen all the color choices, but being experienced in automotive decals with harse weather, I don't feel like spending $28 on these if they are gonna start peeling off in a year or so.

Another question...

I know it's just personal opinion, but I have an '04f Blue.  Any good color to buy for the rims???  I've thought about blue to match, but what do you guys think?
Title: Reflective Rim Tape
Post by: GeeP on January 03, 2006, 10:32:03 AM
*shrugs*  Whatever color suits your fancy.  It's YOUR bike, who cares what anyone else thinks?   ;)
Title: Reflective Rim Tape
Post by: Sir Smapty on January 03, 2006, 01:26:49 PM
Quote from: annguyen1981I've been to the Tapeworks.com site and have seen all the color choices, but being experienced in automotive decals with harse weather, I don't feel like spending $28 on these if they are gonna start peeling off in a year or so.

Another question...

I know it's just personal opinion, but I have an '04f Blue.  Any good color to buy for the rims???  I've thought about blue to match, but what do you guys think?

Pink :nana:
Title: Reflective Rim Tape
Post by: pantablo on January 03, 2006, 04:25:24 PM
bright yellow/green like yamaha colors.
Title: Reflective Rim Tape
Post by: 94suzuki500 on January 03, 2006, 04:55:08 PM
Quote from: annguyen1981I've been to the Tapeworks.com site and have seen all the color choices, but being experienced in automotive decals with harse weather, I don't feel like spending $28 on these if they are gonna start peeling off in a year or so.

Another question...

I know it's just personal opinion, but I have an '04f Blue.  Any good color to buy for the rims???  I've thought about blue to match, but what do you guys think?

I think blue would look pretty good on the rims.  an alternative to tape that i would try is paint, to me it seems more practical, if the paint chips in a spot just spin the wheel and repaint it but if the sticker peels or tears then the whole sticker is bad.
Title: Reflective Rim Tape
Post by: annguyen1981 on January 03, 2006, 09:18:27 PM
I thought about painting a strip around the edge of the rim, but I didn't want my bike to look like it belonged to a cheap Ricer (no offense to anyone applicable...)
Title: Re: Reflective Rim Tape
Post by: surlybruce on January 14, 2006, 08:19:12 AM
 HA ! HA !  A cheap ricer well that what the GS 500 is no ?
Title: Re: Reflective Rim Tape
Post by: BOSS500 on January 14, 2006, 09:15:37 AM
Quote from: annguyen1981 on January 02, 2006, 07:19:59 PM
Another question...

I know it's just personal opinion, but I have an '04f Blue.  Any good color to buy for the rims???  I've thought about blue to match, but what do you guys think?

here is a pic of blue05twin's blue on blue on an 05 F (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b60/BOSS500/DavidBike2.jpg)
Hope this helps :thumb:
Title: Re: Reflective Rim Tape
Post by: annguyen1981 on January 14, 2006, 10:41:13 AM
Thankz Boss500.  That does help.  Along with the fenderectomy and clear taillight.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Reflective Rim Tape
Post by: BOSS500 on January 14, 2006, 01:03:21 PM
no problem whatever helps :)
Title: Re: Reflective Rim Tape
Post by: surlybruce on January 14, 2006, 03:06:27 PM
I think the blue tail with the rim strips is on the money.All the colors work and the lines of the bike are sharpened.
Title: Re: Reflective Rim Tape
Post by: NightRyder on January 14, 2006, 11:48:10 PM
Yea, that looks nice. Blue with blue is the way to go.