Rim Tape your thoughts? (poll) - Page 2 - SV650.org

fizzwheel · 21-11-07, 11:17 PM

If its been applied well and its a contrasting colour i.e red rim tape on black wheels as per the R6 above then it looks OK.

You put the wrong colour tape on certain wheels or with certain other colours of bodywork then its looks utter utter cack.

21-11-07, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timwilky

It simply looks crap, 99% is poorly applied

+1

We used to sell tons of the stuff at hg, mainly as people messed up trying to apply it, usless bike came like it (from manufactor) then leave well alone

the_lone_wolf · 22-11-07, 08:25 AM

as of 08:24 15 people think it's "Semi chavvy" or "100% chavtastic" to 5 people who think it's "Not chavvy"

might have to start a "loud exhausts, are they chavvy?" thread

22-11-07, 08:28 AM

No to rim tape, in any shape or form. Its always wobbly.

My dad used to know a guy who worked for rolls royce, painting strips around the rin of wheels for the cars. He'd take a wheel, stick it on a thngy, get it rotating quick, dip a thin brush in paint and put it on the wheel. 2 seconds, perfect rin strip. No wobbly-ness, no mis-matched tap sectors. This is potentialy passable.

I still think it wouldnt look good.

As for loud exhausts, they serve a purpose - to alert other road users to your presence, especialy in heavy traffic or when riding through a busy town center occupied by plenty of pedestrians on a subconcious suicide outing.

Matt

22-11-07, 10:49 AM

would,nt like any tape on my rim

but if you mean wheel tape then i think on the right bike,right colour match & properly applied it looks fine.

22-11-07, 11:40 AM

Who wants to tape my rim?

Am i right in thinking it looks sh1te on silver rims and can look ok on black?????

22-11-07, 11:54 AM

You lot said 'rim'...

... tee hee hee.

*sigh* This has yet to cease to amuse me.

timwilky · 22-11-07, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plowsie

Who wants to tape my rim?

Am i right in thinking it looks sh1te on silver rims and can look ok on black?????

No you not right, it looks sh1te on any colour wheel (Just for K ) rim

22-11-07, 06:09 PM

If it is dont right then i think it looks great... Its getting it right that can be difficult. Besides, its more unsprung weight

ha ha

northwind · 22-11-07, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

If its been applied well and its a contrasting colour i.e red rim tape on black wheels as per the R6 above then it looks OK.

You put the wrong colour tape on certain wheels or with certain other colours of bodywork then its looks utter utter cack.

View Poll Results: Rim Tape, Chavvy or Not?
100% Chavtastic	23	33.82%
Semi Chav	22	32.35%
Not Chavvy	16	23.53%
Don't Care!	7	10.29%
Voters: 68. You may not vote on this poll

21-11-07, 11:17 PM	#11
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Rim Tape your thoughts? (poll) If its been applied well and its a contrasting colour i.e red rim tape on black wheels as per the R6 above then it looks OK. You put the wrong colour tape on certain wheels or with certain other colours of bodywork then its looks utter utter cack. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

22-11-07, 08:25 AM	#13
the_lone_wolf Captain Awesome Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hamble Posts: 4,266	Re: Rim Tape your thoughts? (poll) as of 08:24 15 people think it's "Semi chavvy" or "100% chavtastic" to 5 people who think it's "Not chavvy" might have to start a "loud exhausts, are they chavvy?" thread __________________ Official "Dumbass of the Year" 2011 (•_•) ( •_•)>⌐■-■ (⌐■_■) Deal with it...

22-11-07, 08:28 AM	#14
Alpinestarhero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rim Tape your thoughts? (poll) No to rim tape, in any shape or form. Its always wobbly. My dad used to know a guy who worked for rolls royce, painting strips around the rin of wheels for the cars. He'd take a wheel, stick it on a thngy, get it rotating quick, dip a thin brush in paint and put it on the wheel. 2 seconds, perfect rin strip. No wobbly-ness, no mis-matched tap sectors. This is potentialy passable. I still think it wouldnt look good. As for loud exhausts, they serve a purpose - to alert other road users to your presence, especialy in heavy traffic or when riding through a busy town center occupied by plenty of pedestrians on a subconcious suicide outing. Matt

22-11-07, 10:49 AM	#15
sv-robo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rim Tape your thoughts? (poll) would,nt like any tape on my rim but if you mean wheel tape then i think on the right bike,right colour match & properly applied it looks fine.

22-11-07, 11:40 AM	#16
plowsie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rim Tape your thoughts? (poll) Who wants to tape my rim? Am i right in thinking it looks sh1te on silver rims and can look ok on black?????

22-11-07, 11:54 AM	#17
K Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rim Tape your thoughts? (poll) You lot said 'rim'... ... tee hee hee. sigh This has yet to cease to amuse me.

22-11-07, 06:09 PM	#19
ThEGr33k Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rim Tape your thoughts? (poll) If it is dont right then i think it looks great... Its getting it right that can be difficult. Besides, its more unsprung weight ha ha

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