Rim Strip or Duct Tape

[Andych]

Finally getting around to starting on the CB400 and gathering a few items I know I will need.. including tyres and tubes... but... I was wondering what are peoples preference... Rim Strips sized correctly (hard to find apparently) of Heavy Duty Duct tape?

I am not sure I trust Duct tape that much... well mabey the reinforced stuff would be OK

[TrickyMicky]

18" Rim tapes in stock @ Vintage Motorcycle Tyres of Beaulieu, £2 each plus VAT. Good service, this is where i bought mine along with Dunlop K81 tyres (TT100 lookalikes). If you're in the mood for a nice journey, I think you will find they even offer a fitting service, phone call first ay?  I found the rear tyre an absolute B=====d to fit because the standard rim has a very shallow dish, cost me a second inner tube and professional help! Have fun. Regards, Michael.

[Nurse Julie]

That indeed would be a nice journey for Andy...he lives in Sydney, Oz. 😀😀😀

[Nurse Julie]

Finally getting around to starting on the CB400 and gathering a few items I know I will need.. including tyres and tubes... but... I was wondering what are peoples preference... Rim Strips sized correctly (hard to find apparently) of Heavy Duty Duct tape?

I am not sure I trust Duct tape that much... well mabey the reinforced stuff would be OK

Rim tape.

[TrickyMicky]

"Big Whoopsie"!!! When all else fails, as a last resort, read the instructions, (or member's address!). On my way back to The Sunnyside Home for The Terminally Bewildered, I happened to notice that Vintage Tyres use UPS for worldwide deliveries. Am I eligible for forgiveness?

[Andych]

The cost of freight would outweigh the low initial cost I think but thanks for the info..
Yes Julie, I thought it was Rim Tape but it seems they like to call them Rim strips down here.. goodness knows why.
I have found the Michelin ones here but they are to suit 2.15 - 3" which is OK for the rear... maybe I will check out the other ones after all or just set myself to using Duct Tape.

[taysidedragon]

I've always used rim tapes. They only cover the centre section of the rim and cover the spoke ends so the ones you've found should be fine on both wheels.

[Andych]

Whew... that is good as the shipping cost for the 2 Rim tapes and 2 Michelin Inner tubes was going to be 43 Pound or all up $123 plus GST and clearance here... that wasnt going to happen lol

[Nurse Julie]

"Big Whoopsie"!!! When all else fails, as a last resort, read the instructions, (or member's address!). On my way back to The Sunnyside Home for The Terminally Bewildered, I happened to notice that Vintage Tyres use UPS for worldwide deliveries. Am I eligible for forgiveness?

Haha, easy mistake to make. We are from far and wide on this forum 😀😀😀

[Athame57]

I renewed my rim tapes with item from DSS.

[mike the bike]

My local no longer stocks rim tapes so I had to resort to gaffer tape.  Plenty of baby dust on the tube helped it go on without pinching.

[Moorey]

https://adventurebikeaustralia.com.au/product/rim-tapes/

[Andych]

Well at least the rim tapes are sorted. I needed some seat lock bits so I ordered from Silvers and added the rim tapes and a seat cover as well.
Now according to their site as long as it is under 2kg and less than 60 quid international postage is 8 pound. It may weigh more than 2kg with the seat cover but I will see.  Either way the rim tapes were not going to add much to overall weight.
Now all I need to do is get the Yamaha to Roller stage so I can take it off the lift and throw the 400 up.


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[Andych]

Thanks all for the advice etc... my Order from Silvers was shipped overnight (for me at least) with delivery being 8 Pound (I need to find the shortcut for the correct symbol at some stage).
So now I just wait and start cleaning up the Old Girl.

[Nurse Julie]

That's a good price for post, we get charged £6 + VAT (£7.20 in total) for goods sent by him in UK to our addresses in UK.