Rim tape?

Discussion in 'Panigale' started by catman1199, May 9, 2013.

  1. Hi all
    has anyone used this stuff? Are there differing qualities on the market? I like the look of it but will only carry out if it looks bang on, which obviously depends the tape and application tool?....and if I can keep a steady hand!!

    Any hints/tips greatly appreciated.
    Rob
     
  2. I had cheap rim tape from eBay on my old Daytona. Only few quid, easy to put on and it looked good unless you looked up close. Even the shade of red matched my bike quite well :) Definitely go for a pre-curved rim tape, clean the wheels properly before application and take your time. But if you want it to look really good.... just get it painted :)
     
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  3. Cheers for that, I didn`t even know you could get pre-curved stuff?!
     
  4. Makes the application much easier :) I think the pack consisted of five pieces per side of each wheel (4 pieces +1 spare). And it was only few quid :)
     
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  5. looks good when done well but looks really naff otherwise imho
     
  6. Just don't........
    (unless its acompanied with mini indicators,lazer cut heel plates and a smattering of gold anodized bolts with matching bar end weights.....:frown:)
     
  7. Rimming...

    To each their own, but not for me...
     
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  8. It comes as as standard on the S model and IMHO looks good too.

    I used to put rim tape on my old bikes and never had a problem with the one piece stuff. As long as you buy tape with an applicator it is easy to install. Sometimes a little tricky as the applicator skims past the wheel weights but otherwise very easy.
     
  9. Rim tape = Mohican on a helmet
     
  10. Can look good, can look rubbish.

    Of course, on my bike it looks amazing.


    Obviously.
     
  11. Black tape on black wheels looks ok ... grim tape
     
  12. hmmm think I`ll leave it after all!!
     
  13. I peeled it off the back wheel and when I get time its coming off the front too . It came with it but I think it looks better without . You decide .

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  14. Put it back on the back.
    Looks much better with it on.
     
  15. Rim tape is offensive.
     
  16. Ssssshh, lets see how many times we can get him to remove and refit it :wink:
     
  17. Black wheels are shite, they need rim tape to make them look less shite. Red is the only acceptable colour for rim tape. If you have a yellow bike, you have erred, sell it and buy a red one.
     
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