Rim Stripes for my gixxer
12-24-2005, 10:45 AM
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Rim Stripes for my gixxer
i have a question about Rim Stripes. i want to put them on my dunlop's on my gixxer. does anybody know exactly how they go on? haven't ordered them yet, but going to today, just deciding on color. probably end up going with orange to match the GSX-R logo on each faring and the <750> on the tail. so what is it like, 3m stick? does it peel right off? do you have to remove the wheels off the machine or can i just do it in my garage? any way to measure or do they just go right on? and if so, will they peel off after a few scrubs with the sponge? and is there an EXACT particular place on THE TIRE where they go? some knowledge, know-how and/or input would be great, i REALLY want to get this done.
12-24-2005, 11:14 AM
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Re: Rim Stripes for my gixxer
is it on the tyre or the rim???
if its the tyre dont do it
if its the rim then its so ****in hard to get em spot on, you'll find that when the wheel spins they wobble and dont look good, let someone at a wheel shop do em for you with paint its better
if its the tyre dont do it
if its the rim then its so ****in hard to get em spot on, you'll find that when the wheel spins they wobble and dont look good, let someone at a wheel shop do em for you with paint its better
12-24-2005, 02:19 PM
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Re: Rim Stripes for my gixxer
why dont you get some paint and just spin your wheel and paint it on the rim. that way you can just touch it up if some comes off, just spin it again and hold the brush in the same spot. alot more practical if you ask me.
12-24-2005, 05:11 PM
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Re: Rim Stripes for my gixxer
I just done this myself. The stripe obviously goes on the lip of the rim. Applying the stripe isn't easy to get perfect. All you have to do is remove the wheels (I can't immagine doing it on the bike, even with stands) wash the wheels and the stick the tape on. I used my left thumb to press the tape on and my right hand to hold the roll and guide the tape around. If you notice a flat spot or you went off track, you can peel it back a few inches very easily and continue on. Take your time and have steady hands.
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12-24-2005, 08:24 PM
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Re: Rim Stripes for my gixxer
Originally Posted by crazytexan
you can probably use windex on the lip and position it with that to get it in the right spot. and it will just evaporate afterwards.
12-24-2005, 11:17 PM
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Re: Rim Stripes for my gixxer
Thanks for the responses, especially that lst one from 2502. going to leave it alone. and yes, i'm a proud gixxer owner AND R1 owner 
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12-24-2005, 11:20 PM
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Re: Rim Stripes for my gixxer
i know those heads on gdc just love that ****, ithink that's part of why its such a turn off lol. you ever go on that board? ****** good reading. you shoud have read the thread about kyle woods on there.
12-24-2005, 11:22 PM
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Re: Rim Stripes for my gixxer
Originally Posted by 2502
i know those heads on gdc just love that ****, ithink that's part of why its such a turn off lol. you ever go on that board? ****** good reading. you shoud have read the thread about kyle woods on there.
12-24-2005, 11:28 PM
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Re: Rim Stripes for my gixxer
you really got some real knowledgeable peeps on here, it was just an idea and i'm glad i was educated on thoses stripes, was sort of wondering why more riders don't have them, now i know, true too, sprocket looks tight as well
12-24-2005, 11:40 PM
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Re: Rim Stripes for my gixxer
WOW! F That! any of you or your boys in some vids, think i have just about ever one out there, even from the early days! see your from PA. wife and i hit the Pocono's twice a year, found about this site....ToBeFast.com 2 NASTY R1's at their shop, dwnldld some of their nitrous, spiderman, paintscheme R's SWEET! i remember seeing them in SSB mag. small world
12-24-2005, 11:43 PM
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Re: Rim Stripes for my gixxer
Originally Posted by LeaveIt2Beaver
WOW! F That! any of you or your boys in some vids, think i have just about ever one out there, even from the early days! see your from PA. wife and i hit the Pocono's twice a year, found about this site....ToBeFast.com 2 NASTY R1's at their shop, dwnldld some of their nitrous, spiderman, paintscheme R's SWEET! i remember seeing them in SSB mag. small world
12-24-2005, 11:47 PM
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Re: Rim Stripes for my gixxer
yeah we're from harrisburg. but we don't slam and stretch a damn thing. that's for riding straight. lol. but yeah the r1's are sick i'll admit that.
check out www.2502designs.com. bunch of obnoxious muthafukkers really. check the videos page.
check out www.2502designs.com. bunch of obnoxious muthafukkers really. check the videos page.
12-24-2005, 11:49 PM
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