Hey all, Im considering getting some rim tape from tapeworks.com
there three interesting colors, im not sure which one would look the best with the 05 blue. I don't have a color printer so i can't print them out and take them home to compare.
I know some people here have the reflective blue, if they could post some pics for comparison :thumb: that would be great
Reflective
(http://shopping.netsuite.com/core/media/media.nl?id=169&c=471723&h=d245b0f95163ea37da7e)
(http://www.tapeworks.com/Rimstripes/6018.jpg)
What do you guys think of these blues?
Solid
(http://shopping.netsuite.com/core/media/media.nl?id=182&c=471723&h=91b24186d980c63b179c)
Solid
(http://shopping.netsuite.com/core/media/media.nl?id=191&c=471723&h=d60f0803458ed307f67f)
Ah, geez, man. I like girls, so those all look like blue to me.
I would definitely get the reflective if I were you, anything to maximize visibility at night. Especially for those cars turning in off side streets... a tiny margin, but it would look cool too... that would be my choice.
thats what i was thinking. looks cool in the picture but I would like to get some peoples opinions on theirs so i don't slap it on there and decide i don't like it.
Then clog up the board with post of "how do i get this stupid rim tape off???"
Dave had it on his GS that I wrecked. It looked damn good at night. Don't think I have any pictures though, sorry. I might be able to snap some tomorrow before I leave for Florida. I'll try.
Lemme try and find the pic of my GS with the reflective blue...
Here's a partial of the front rim during daylight... I think I have a pic during night as well...
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=27083.msg291550#msg291550
I just found a much better daytime pic...
(http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/911/daytimegskd5.jpg)
Here's an AWESOME nighttime pic...
(http://img475.imageshack.us/img475/6916/img0430pc0rg0.jpg)
WOW!!!
FIVE POSTS IN A ROW IN THE SAME THREAD!!! :cookoo: :laugh: :laugh:
Thanks An awesome pics!!!
does the tape come as a solid piece or is there a break in the tape some ware? eg take the wheels off?
You're supposed to remove the wheels and soak them in a peroxide or similar solution to prime the paint, otherwise the stickers will come off after a season or two. After 5 hours, you blow dry it or use a heat gun to ensure theres no residue after drying. Mount the wheel on a vertical axis and hold it in place with vise grips, then use a section of pipe that is equal in diameter to the wheel's rim at the point of adhesion (the sticker). You remove the sticker with another section of pipe equal to its diameter with double-sided tape to hold the sticker in place, then just press it on there for 5 minutes while rotating the wheel and drying it with a heat gun (after removing the vise grips). Then you let it cure for 24 hours and you're good to go. Super easy mod.
Quote from: indywar360 on December 16, 2006, 12:20:02 AM
You're supposed to remove the wheels and soak them in a peroxide or similar solution to prime the paint, otherwise the stickers will come off after a season or two. After 5 hours, you blow dry it or use a heat gun to ensure theres no residue after drying. Mount the wheel on a vertical axis and hold it in place with vise grips, then use a section of pipe that is equal in diameter to the wheel's rim at the point of adhesion (the sticker). You remove the sticker with another section of pipe equal to its diameter with double-sided tape to hold the sticker in place, then just press it on there for 5 minutes while rotating the wheel and drying it with a heat gun (after removing the vise grips). Then you let it cure for 24 hours and you're good to go. Super easy mod.
It's definitely NOT this complicated...
The instructions on the package are something like this:
~Wash rim with mild soap and water
~let dry (or wipe dry)
~apply rimtape
Now... I used TWO methods of applying the tape... The front rim was done by having someone sit on the bike, while I layed down on a mechanics creeper and steadily applied the tape... The rear was done a day later. I jacked the rear up off the ground, and basically turned the rim myself while I was applying the tape.
I recommend the second method.
Quote from: indywar360 on December 16, 2006, 12:20:02 AM
You're supposed to remove the wheels and soak them in a peroxide or similar solution to prime the paint, otherwise the stickers will come off after a season or two. After 5 hours, you blow dry it or use a heat gun to ensure theres no residue after drying. Mount the wheel on a vertical axis and hold it in place with vise grips, then use a section of pipe that is equal in diameter to the wheel's rim at the point of adhesion (the sticker). You remove the sticker with another section of pipe equal to its diameter with double-sided tape to hold the sticker in place, then just press it on there for 5 minutes while rotating the wheel and drying it with a heat gun (after removing the vise grips). Then you let it cure for 24 hours and you're good to go. Super easy mod.
This sounds more like a professional job but im not a pro so ill give it the simpler clean, dry and apply method.
Quote from: annguyen1981 on December 16, 2006, 06:50:57 AM
It's definitely NOT this complicated...
The instructions on the package are something like this:
~Wash rim with mild soap and water
~let dry (or wipe dry)
~apply rimtape
Now... I used TWO methods of applying the tape... The front rim was done by having someone sit on the bike, while I layed down on a mechanics creeper and steadily applied the tape... The rear was done a day later. I jacked the rear up off the ground, and basically turned the rim myself while I was applying the tape.
I recommend the second method.
Well i have the center stand, that sounds like a much easier way than removing the wheel :thumb: thanks an
Id say Ill be getting some of that tape this summer. Ill have to make a list I guess. Rim tape, side bags, (Givi top case I added) anything else me hearties?
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
i was making it all up. :cookoo:
Quote from: Chuck on December 15, 2006, 03:56:52 PM
Ah, geez, man. I like girls, so those all look like blue to me.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Ya' should have made a poll, Blu (I think you still can!). I'd vote for anything reflective *BLING* :icon_mrgreen:
Quote from: Bulwark on December 16, 2006, 02:13:29 PM
Id say Ill be getting some of that tape this summer. Ill have to make a list I guess. Rim tape, side bags, (Givi top case I added) anything else me hearties?
Yes
Flush mount turn signals.
Stainless steel brake lines
LED gages
SM bar
15 tooth front sprocket
CBR pegs
K&N air filter
Jardine Exhaust
and
Pandy on the rear seat :thumb:
Quote from: Blu_Spd_Dmon on December 16, 2006, 05:21:28 PM
Pandy on the rear seat :thumb:
At the risk of strenuous disagreement here, I don't make a good beeeatch...I mean....I wouldn't be a very good pillion.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :kiss3:
Quote from: pandy on December 16, 2006, 05:28:14 PM
I mean....I wouldn't be a very good pillion.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :kiss3:
ok well then a pillion you shall be. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :kiss3:
NoooOooOooooOOOoooooo....I'm a terrible backseat driver, too!!! ???
Quote from: pandy on December 16, 2006, 05:50:54 PM
NoooOooOooooOOOoooooo....I'm a terrible backseat driver, too!!! ???
Hey! NoooOooOooooOOOoooooo going back on your word! :o
Typical male....sees/hears only what he wants to. :cookoo: :flipoff: :laugh:
Quote from: pandy on December 16, 2006, 05:59:58 PM
Typical male....sees/hears only what he wants to. :cookoo: :flipoff: :laugh:
What ??? NoooOooOooooOOOoooooo
Quote from: pandy on December 16, 2006, 05:28:14 PM
Quote from: Blu_Spd_Dmon on December 16, 2006, 05:21:28 PM
Pandy on the rear seat :thumb:
At the risk of strenuous disagreement here, I don't make a good beeeatch...I mean....I wouldn't be a very good pillion.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :kiss3:
oh, huh, go figure :oops:
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Oh my....I just about fell off my chair.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :icon_mrgreen:
Quote from: Blu_Spd_Dmon on December 16, 2006, 12:12:53 PM
Well i have the center stand, that sounds like a much easier way than removing the wheel :thumb: thanks an
WTF?!?!?!?!
I posted something helpful?!?!?!?
"It's the end of the world as we know it,
It's the end of the world as we know it,
and I feeeeeeeel fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine....."
-REM
:laugh:
Quote from: annguyen1981 on December 17, 2006, 05:35:33 AM
WTF?!?!?!?!
I posted something helpful?!?!?!?
"It's the end of the world as we know it,
It's the end of the world as we know it,
and I feeeeeeeel fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine....."
-REM
:laugh:
um you know what F I N E stands for right?
Freaked out
Insecure
Neurotic
And Emotional
-Italian Job
:laugh:
That was a good movie.
C.T. was GORGEOUS!!! Was she also bra-less in one scene? I haven't seen it in a while.
Quote from: annguyen1981 on December 17, 2006, 08:41:06 PM
That was a good movie.
C.T. was GORGEOUS!!! Was she also bra-less in one scene? I haven't seen it in a while.
Bra-less... i don't recall, but if someone wants to confirm the bra-less clip i may go rent it :laugh:
:laugh: don't bother trying to search for the clip either
"italian job" braless = porno galore
What's a Quandrum? :laugh:
good point...
I think you mean "conundrum" (sp).
:laugh:
Quote from: annguyen1981 on December 18, 2006, 11:09:34 AM
good point...
I think you mean "conundrum" (sp).
:laugh:
Or quandry?
But hey - since it seems alot of people here are just making up new words (I tried to get through a dozen or so posts that were painful to read), maybe we'll just call it Quandrum for now :)
Quote from: MrDan on December 18, 2006, 11:12:06 AM
Quote from: annguyen1981 on December 18, 2006, 11:09:34 AM
good point...
I think you mean "conundrum" (sp).
:laugh:
Or quandry?
But hey - since it seems alot of people here are just making up new words (I tried to get through a dozen or so posts that were painful to read), maybe we'll just call it Quandrum for now :)
I think he made up a new work to describe the horrendous agony that he's going through...
conundrum didn't really do it justice...
quandry didn't either...
Quan-drum:
Worst than a conundrum and a quandry combined. Please pray for said person.
:laugh:
To go back on the C.T. tangent.....she is naked in Devil's Advocate :icon_mrgreen:
Quote from: seaheifer on December 18, 2006, 11:15:37 AM
To go back on the C.T. tangent.....she is naked in Devil's Advocate :icon_mrgreen:
Thanks for the reminder - awesome movie - need to add to by blockbuster online queue :)
Quote from: annguyen1981 on December 18, 2006, 11:09:34 AM
good point...
I think you mean "conundrum" (sp).
:laugh:
yes
co·nun·drum : an intricate and difficult problem
Quote from: annguyen1981 on December 18, 2006, 11:14:34 AM
I think he made up a new work to describe the horrendous agony that he's going through...
I think you mean "word" (sp).
Quote from: MrDan on December 18, 2006, 11:19:23 AM
Thanks for the reminder - awesome movie - need to add to by blockbuster online queue :)
queue : a braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head
hmmm i can only imagine http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=32427.0
maybe you were just having a "bad hair day"
May I refer the two of you to here http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=28047.0
:flipoff:
:laugh:
Quote from: Blu_Spd_Dmon on December 18, 2006, 11:39:06 AM
Quote from: MrDan on December 18, 2006, 11:19:23 AM
Thanks for the reminder - awesome movie - need to add to by blockbuster online queue :)
queue : a braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head
hmmm i can only imagine http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=32427.0
maybe you were just having a "bad hair day"
May I refer the two of you to here http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=28047.0
:flipoff:
:laugh:
Actually, queue generally means "line" or a group of items. I've never actually seen the hair definition but I thank you for helping me learn something today .. albeit the 28th def found below hahaha
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=define%3A+queue
oh - and I don't really think that Phaedrus' post would be appropriate here. I didn't correct spelling or grammar - just asked what that new fangled word was. Oh - and it was in jest - I realize sarcasm is oft misunderstood ... but I still try to use it.
Man I though this thread was going to be informative about rim tape...
More of color choice. solid or reflective.
http://www.tapeworks.com/Rimstripes/RimstripesHome.html
Im going to try the reflective. ill add comments when I try installing it.
Quote from: Blu_Spd_Dmon on December 18, 2006, 12:21:12 PM
More of color choice. solid or reflective.
http://www.tapeworks.com/Rimstripes/RimstripesHome.html
Im going to try the reflective. ill add comments when I try installing it.
I think the reflective looks nicer - though it seems to show a little teal-shaded with a flash - maybe that's my monitor. Regardless, I think it looks decent when it's lit up - reminds me of brakes heating up on the 24 hrs of Le Mans cars :)
It does look really teal, but at night you wont be able to compare it to the blue as much.
They look good during the day, so you can only go wrong if you do a lot of night riding, like i do :laugh:
I can only fantasize... until they come in. :laugh:
The reflective blue looks matches really good with the stock blue paint on the 04 and 05's. Another option would be to go with the white reflective, but it looks a tad more silver than white.
Someone asked about the pieces of rim tape. If you order from Tape works.com you get 5 strips of actual rim tape on 1 back round. You have to cut each strip of rim tape off ( at least thats the way I did it makes working with the tape alot eaiser). Then apply to your rim.
If you order from one of the other companies out there they usually come 4 pieces to each side of the rim. Makes working with the rim tape very easy but you can tell where the tape over laps each other.
Quote from: seaheifer on December 18, 2006, 11:15:37 AM
To go back on the C.T. tangent.....she is naked in Devil's Advocate :icon_mrgreen:
I kicking myself for not watching that movie...
Going to blockbuster... brb.
I've got a black '96 and stuck red reflexive rimtape on it last summer. My process was fairly simple- I washed with soapy water, dried, then rubbed with rubbing alcohol which took off any last residue. I applied the rear wheel tape on the centerstand, I had the front tire off already so that was easier. If you just take your time it goes pretty easily and looks great afterwards.
Anyone use the stuff from streetglo, it's a good deal cheaper, although doesn't have the same 3/8" width, they have 1/10", 1/8", 1/6", 1/4", then 1/2"
http://www.streetglo.net/reflective.tape/
1/4" might work alright, and it's $9.59 for 37.5' roll [plus shipping].
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