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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 04:46 AM
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What do you think about this ????

I was thinking about getting them for my bike in red.

my bike



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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 04:47 AM
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not a fan
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 05:37 AM
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i like them i got them for my 954 from tape works. i just havent put them on yet
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 05:40 AM
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Cosmetically. . . not a fan of the tape, BUT I do like the safety aspect of it.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 05:56 AM
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The problem with it as a safety improvement is that it only reflects when you're driving in front of someone. It doesn't provide any visibility head on which is what's needed to prevent people from turning/pulling in front of you.

I don't think it looks bad in the day but then one has to ask, why bother?
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 06:11 AM
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i personally love mine. The previous owner put it on and i think it looks great and provides additional safety at night.






Modified by Sijray21 at 10:28 AM 8/9/2006
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 06:13 AM
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I think it looks good on some bikes.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 08:02 AM
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I bought the black tapeworks stripes for my black wheels. They reflect white. I sold the bike before I got a chance to install them. $15 shipped and they are yours. dwnthehatch@yahoo.com

Here's a sample on a helmet:

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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 08:48 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sijray21 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i personally love mine. The previous owner put it on and i think it looks great and provides additional safety at night.






Modified by Sijray21 at 10:28 AM 8/9/2006</TD></TR></TABLE>

Some bikes look okay but yours looks really good with it.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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tape looks orange in the pic
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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I actually loved my rim tape. As a safety aspect,
I didn't look cheesy at all. Besides, what about the yamaha's raven?


This was taken from my camera phone but it reflects light brilliantly at night



BTW, i miss my bike. I sold it a couple of months ago for 5 grand
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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i like those rim tapes. i noticed some gp bikes have 'em, not sure if they're the reflective type tho.

Might look like some "tron" bike @ night.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 10:47 PM
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i was wondering what was a good size for a suzuki rim? or just a good size for any bike?
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 11:19 PM
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I dont like it.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 12:17 AM
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Hey Sijray21, your CBR looks pretty good. I like.
-Junior
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