OMG, I decided to go ahead and get these and I didnt understand how straight stripes would bend on the rim, BUT THEY DID and dam they changed the whole look of the bike!!!!!!



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what colors are avail? where did u get them?

 

www.tapeworks.com is where I got mine, great service and very good quality tape. They give you enough for 5 sides in case you screw one up or need to do repairs.

 

I got mine from ebay baby!!!!! lol, thats where I usually get all my accessories from. they have all types of colors available.

 

so do you have to take tire of to get these on right ?

 

No, you don't have to take a wheel off (though, that could be a much easier way to do it.). Use bike stands to get the wheels to spin freely.

But, if you don't have stands (like me), just get down on all fours and stick a bit of tape on, push the bike, and do a little more. It took me about an hour total to do each side, front and back. When I re-do my striping, I'll get some stands.

 

It took me a lil less time than that, but the way they look closeup I shouldve taken a lil longer LOL. I really got it down on the 3rd stripe. I dont have stands either, I feel it would be easier like that cuz i dont think I want the wheels spinning freely while I do it.....

 

Whether you use stands or not, the key is to take your time and do little sections at a time. At riding speeds, it won't matter, but when your standing around in a group, you'll want them to look smooth.

 

this is very true, I have a few air bubbles and I can tell where I didnt make a perfect circle, so when I am in traffic and I see people looking at me..(or the bike lol) I get self concious.....I will have to redue them very very shortly but I just didnt buy how a staight line could curve onto a rim, so I was kinda playin' around till I saw that it actually worked....

 

yea man, rim stripes totally change the look of the bike...i found the 1/8" size so it looks like the yamaha raven rims...SICK