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: Rim tape (pre-curved) installation


Vtec44
09-16-2008, 11:27 PM
I did this for ScratchOn.com, but might as well post it here. You can find it at http://www.scratchon.com/store/powersports-kits/rim-tapes-pre-curved/. We may do a few free giveaways on these. :D

Before you begin, make sure the surface is clean and free of dust and other debris.
http://www.scratchon.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/nggshow.php?pid=70&width=320&height=240&mode= (http://www.scratchon.com/wp-content/gallery/instructions/dscf0638.jpg)


To start, you will need one end of the pre-curved tape to fully stay in place on the rim.
http://www.scratchon.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/nggshow.php?pid=69&width=320&height=240&mode= (http://www.scratchon.com/wp-content/gallery/instructions/dscf0639.jpg)


You can then use your thumb to align and rub the outter edges of the tape to stick to the rim.
http://www.scratchon.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/nggshow.php?pid=68&width=320&height=240&mode= (http://www.scratchon.com/wp-content/gallery/instructions/dscf0642.jpg)


With only the outter edges of the tape stuck to the rim, you can visually double check the alignment and make changes if needed.
http://www.scratchon.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/nggshow.php?pid=67&width=320&height=240&mode= (http://www.scratchon.com/wp-content/gallery/instructions/dscf0640.jpg)


If everything is correct, you can gently run your fingers over the tape to stick it to the rim.
http://www.scratchon.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/nggshow.php?pid=66&width=320&height=240&mode= (http://www.scratchon.com/wp-content/gallery/instructions/dscf0644.jpg)


Towards the end, if you have excess tape, you can cut it off and let it overlap a little.
http://www.scratchon.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/nggshow.php?pid=65&width=320&height=240&mode= (http://www.scratchon.com/wp-content/gallery/instructions/dscf0643.jpg)


The end result.
http://www.scratchon.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/nggshow.php?pid=64&width=320&height=240&mode= (http://www.scratchon.com/wp-content/gallery/instructions/dscf0645.jpg)

250tmg
09-17-2008, 12:01 AM
The end result is awesome, nice looking bike!

minizoom
09-18-2008, 07:47 PM
Looks great! I was thinking of getting that. I just don't know what color to get.

Vtec44
09-18-2008, 09:06 PM
Red looks good on a black bike, if you have a black bike. :D

CaliGirl
09-19-2008, 02:00 PM
Is it reflective?

CaliGirl
09-19-2008, 02:01 PM
I bought some pre curved ones for my bike, but received them and realized they were not reflective. If someone wants them [FREE], let me know......there are just sitting in my desk drawer. Same color as Vtec44's................

Vtec44
09-19-2008, 02:38 PM
Is it reflective?

No they're not...

Zildjian
09-21-2008, 07:05 PM
Nice clean look. I like it.

angela7171
09-22-2008, 12:11 PM
This site has reflective, but not sure if it is pre-curved. http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.471723/sc.2/category.29/.f