Rim tape

[Mike]

My first mod.. rim tape... What do you think?

 

[Rouqui]

that is a good idea. my first mod was to take the warning sticker off the tank!

 

[Deleted member 20]

Looks good Mike. My first mod was also removal of tank sticker followed by:
1. New handlebar - done
2. New brake & clutch levers - done
3. Heat film under stock grips - work in progress
4. Windscreen - work in progress
5. Hand guards - on order
6. New tires - on order

 

[Mike]

Thanks! I also have new levers and a tail tidy on order, but first I may have to remove that sticker..

How do you find those new handlebars and30ers?

/Mike

 

[Deleted member 20]

Renthal Ultra Low. Aluminium, comes in 6 different colors, I got em in black.
Already monunted, fits perfect in standard 22 mm clamps/risers, no tank clearance or cable/brake hose lenght issues.
New hand position is about 2 cm lower, 5 cm forward. and 3 cm wider on each side.

Ordered on eBay, £30 for the bars and £15 for delivery.
New Renthal Ultra Low Bar Handlebar Road Sports Universal Handlebars Black | eBay

Note that the picture on the eBay link above seem to show another model, that is NOT the Ultra Low!

Btw, just got my new Pilot Road 4's to replace the stock Battelax BT-023's, for superior grip/cornering/braking in wet conditions.

 

[Phil_B]

Sorry to Hijack this thread. The rim tape looks good mike! To the others, was the sticker difficult to remove (i.e. leaving residue), or did it come off easily?

I've left it for now as no one wants a messy half sticker!

 

[Anthony]

Btw, just got my new Pilot Road 4's to replace the stock Battelax BT-023's, for superior grip/cornering/braking in wet conditions.

Mine came with Pilot Road 3's stock. Glad it did too

 

[Deleted member 20]

Sorry to Hijack this thread. The rim tape looks good mike! To the others, was the sticker difficult to remove (i.e. leaving residue), or did it come off easily?
I've left it for now as no one wants a messy half sticker!

Sticker is painful to remove, but a must
1. I spent a good 30 min scraping with my nails to remove sticker.
2. Gently rub with soft clean cloth dipped in solvent naphta until all residue was completely gone.
3. Clean with soap and water to remove all naphta.
4. Waxed complete painted "tank" just for fun.

Job done!

 

[Mike]

Well now the sticker is gone, finally.. Had to use wd40 to remove the glue.

 

[busey]

Might be a bit late for most stickers and glue come off a lot easier if you gently warm area with a hair dryer or hot air gun but don't get to hot or you will soften paint

 

[mrirvs]

That's typical when I bought my Xt660x the stickers just fell off before the first service lol

 

[mittypnyc]

Tank Warning Sticker

that is a good idea. my first mod was to take the warning sticker off the tank!

I rubbed my thumb raw with blisters getting the dang sticker off. First mod complete!!