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Grip Tape To Protect Frames

dartyppyt

dartyppyt

Husqvarna
Pro Class
I finally found some grip tape that is reasonable and is the same as the precut ones used on the KTM frames. About $20 cheaper.

This cost me about $10 a roll at a farm supply store.

http://www.trimbrite.com/

Go to safety products: T1501 is 1" roll T1511 is 2" roll

To apply: Clean area with lacquer thinner. Heat material with heat gun or hair dryer till soft, attach to frame, trim with razor knife, and heat till all air bubbles are worked out and molded to contour.

Good stuff and cheap to protect frame paint.:thumbsup:
 
Thanks for posting this!

My frame is already starting to show some wear from my boots, so this is on my short list. And there's some local retailers who sell it.

Happen to have a pic how it looks on your bike?
 
I wouldn't mind see'n a pic also.

Or how it wears your boot. Could end up like sand paper against your boot.:excuseme:

And that would not be a good thing.
 
Any excuse to show off that pretty bike :D
It is a fine looking machine BTW!

I'm a fan of the grip tape. It's functional and appealing IMO.
Was your 250 frame always silver? When did they go to white?
 
They went white for 09 (2smokes) but not sure when (4strokes) changed over?
Hey, at least I got it dusty. So far the grip tape has lasted 6 hours and not a peel. But this weekend it is gonna get trashed!

Typpyt
 
stair traction tape

A few years back I bought a roll of the traction tape you use on the front edge of stair treads. It was gray texturized vinyl about 2.25" wide and had very strong adhesive properties. I've still got about 1/2 the roll left. I used it more for grip than to protect the frame on one of my orange bikes, but this stuff did both. The stuff was unbelievably durable and one application lasted all season. When it came time to replace it was very hard to pull off. I got it at the local hardware store and I think it only cost like $10 or something for the roll.

p.s. That is one fine looking machine there. You polished all the bits I assume?
 
Thanks for all the nice comments, gang! mrkartoom, yes took them down to about 2500-3000 grit and then polished them. Generally takes a weekend to sand out casting marks, polish, paint red gun sights. The silencer and swingarm are the ones that take the time. This Trimbrite tape just might last a season, like you said. Unfortunately, I put mine on too late and have some ugly rub thru. At least it is now covered it up.

Typpyt
 
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