Covering bodywork with electrical insulation tape

I have just got myself a GSX750 Inazuma to commute on - what a great bike.

Unfortunately the one I could not resist buying (1 owner, 8000 miles, serviced every 1000 miles - mint) is red and I really wanted a black one.

I have covered most of the bodywork with electrical insulation tape to protect it and to change the colour - it actually looks quite good - like a matt black paint job with lines in it - very mean.....

My question is, will the tape damage the paintwork with time, or become impossible to get off? I am pretty sure it will be OK, but am slightly concerned that it will harden to the point that it will not remove easily and keep breaking into little bits - which would take forever to remove.

Any comments?

Are you high?



This thread is worthless without pics

[Biker Biggles]

Has the Sun been over the yardarm long enough for you to get as drunk as you sound?I've got some old carpet you can put over the tank if you want.

eh, no alcohol or drugs involved. I am paranoid now that people think I am insane

Originally Posted by Dr Rich

This thread is worthless without pics

You dont need pics to tell me if the tape will damage the bodywork, but I will get some to prove how insane I am......

Originally Posted by Dr Rich

This thread is worthless without pics

This used to be the product of choice for those wanting a colour change with minimum of effort. :P

Originally Posted by chazzyb

This used to be the product of choice for those wanting a colour change with minimum of effort. :P

But that is not easily reversable is it?

(Unless you get a can of a different colour - dont get sarcy).

Is any bugger gonna actually answer the question, or are you going keep having a go!

[northwind]

I bet you a pound it won't damage the paint. But it will be a ****ard to get off, the adhesive will go gummy when wet. The tape'll come off but it'll leave a lot of glue behind. Buy some isopropyl alcohol before you do this, I reckon.

[Viney]

Originally Posted by andy

Is any bugger gonna actually answer the question, or are you going keep having a go!

No it wont. Ther answered your question. But the bigger question, is why cover your entire bike in insulating tape? That i think is the question everyone wants answered!!