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CoolBanana
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PostPosted: 13:34 - 23 May 2012    Post subject: Rim tape...not usually my thing but... Reply with quote
Rim tape is a divisive add-on I'm gathering from using the 'search' function to gauge peoples opinions - and I'm sorta on the fence but decided in the end to try it on my bike since Suzuki have this 'inside the rim' option...

At the moment I'm leaning towards keeping it on.

Thoughts?
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PostPosted: 13:36 - 23 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
I like rim tape and I think that looks pretty boss Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 13:37 - 23 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thoughts are that on the inner wheel like that it will get covered in brake dust and come off when you try to wash it.
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PostPosted: 13:39 - 23 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
That looks better than when some gay sticks illuminous yellow on his rim Wink
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PostPosted: 13:42 - 23 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Knacker wrote:
That looks better than when some gay sticks illuminous yellow on his rim Wink


Even worse are the tron wannabes Rolling Eyes
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CoolBanana
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PostPosted: 15:42 - 23 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
c_dug wrote:
Thoughts are that on the inner wheel like that it will get covered in brake dust and come off when you try to wash it.


I was concerned about that but it seems pretty resilient - I've already rubbed the rim with cleaning stuff to see how the tape holds up and it is fine. I clean those white wheels after every ride though so nothing builds up - that helps.
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PostPosted: 16:00 - 23 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Knacker wrote:
That looks better than when some gay sticks illuminous yellow on his rim Wink

Screw you, it was oran-

I mean, yes... yes it's very homosex. Shifty

Done tastefully, I like rim tape, and I think the OP's looks fine and manly.
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PostPosted: 16:08 - 23 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
they come in different colours? and where can you get them from?

i know the dealers want silly monies for it but do the ebay jobbies do as good a job?
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PostPosted: 16:21 - 23 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
mikester wrote:
they come in different colours? and where can you get them from?

i know the dealers want silly monies for it but do the ebay jobbies do as good a job?


It can look good, it depends. I like it on mine.

https://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/560984_10150677685258476_512803475_9265321_1247633331_n.jpg

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/chris-red/9b2d4535.jpg

Ignore Strips they are brand new tyres. Laughing
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PostPosted: 16:27 - 23 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
mikester wrote:
they come in different colours? and where can you get them from?

i know the dealers want silly monies for it but do the ebay jobbies do as good a job?


The one's on my bike are are by Suzuki and I've only seen them for the GSX-R's in the one colour scheme. Available on eBay.
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PostPosted: 16:41 - 23 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
The one's in the OP look like they came from the factory like that. They're cool.

I've got white-wall tyres, mind you.
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PostPosted: 17:12 - 23 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm not a fan of any strips, stickers and other Halfords merchandise look alike shit.

I agree that yellow rim strips look horrendous. Chavs love them.
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PostPosted: 17:22 - 23 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh532/willis1337/daffyd2.jpg

Sorry but any mention of "inside" and "rim" brings this to mind.
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PostPosted: 17:39 - 23 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
willis1337 wrote:
https://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh532/willis1337/daffyd2.jpg

Sorry but any mention of "inside" and "rim" brings this to mind.


Maybe it's time you came out the closet then Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 17:48 - 23 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Believe me, after living in Brighton for 30+ years if I had any tendancies at all they would have surfaced by now Smile
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PostPosted: 18:08 - 23 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
I like rim tape. I like yours too. I dont know why but i think that inside the rim one would look better on just one side of the wheel.
Im also growing fond of the L1 shape. want.
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PostPosted: 18:13 - 23 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've got yellow ones! From the previous owner though ... Honest
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PostPosted: 18:27 - 23 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think they look good on the OP's bike, and many others.....

there are occasionally instances where they look just......well...........wrong!

But all good in this case! Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 20:03 - 23 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Cheer's for your thoughts Guy's! Thumbs Up

I like 'em, wasn't sure how they would look as I couldn't find any decent pics online.
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PostPosted: 08:30 - 24 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
CoolBanana wrote:
Cheer's for your thoughts Guy's! Thumbs Up

I like 'em, wasn't sure how they would look as I couldn't find any decent pics online.



£15 per wheel on the bay, that sound about right?

these would look sweet on black rims, subtle.
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PostPosted: 08:37 - 24 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
mikester wrote:
CoolBanana wrote:
Cheer's for your thoughts Guy's! Thumbs Up

I like 'em, wasn't sure how they would look as I couldn't find any decent pics online.



£15 per wheel on the bay, that sound about right?

these would look sweet on black rims, subtle.


Yes, that's what I paid on eBay from CJBHParts (Suzuki Dealer) and they were rapid in getting them out to me.
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PostPosted: 09:55 - 24 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Doesn't look too bad. Depends on the bike I guess.

I didn't like any on my GSXR but I have some on my Hornet and I like it.

https://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/315624_10150416123421201_587806200_10553090_1005651121_n.jpg
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