19-22 KX450 Gray Rubberized Frame Grip Options?

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Looking for gray color rubberized frame grip tape for a 19-22 KX450, something that doesn't have a logo blasted all over it, like Nihilo's for example.




Ultimately I would love to get my mits on a set of the Vibram frame pads that the PC team is running, but I've checked everywhere and it seems green or black are my only options.




Although I did find an orange option on Motosport, which has to be a listing mistake?!

https://www.motosport.com/vibram-frame-pad?variant[VBM0002]=VBM0002-X00…


"MotoTape" offers a factory gray rubberized option, but the delivery time disclaimer on his site worries me. Anyone have much luck with decent turn around times lately?

https://www.mototape.com/collections/frame-grip/products/kawasaki-kx450…


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Ace hardware sells the grey rubberized tape by the foot. I've ran it for years. Made a template for each side out of cardboard and keep multiple sets on hand at all times.
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You want the 3M brand grey rubberized grip tape in a 3" width. As 40acres said above, make a template. I use a sheet of copy paper first, using a wide carpenter pencil to "shade" in the shape. Then cut that out. Check/refine the fit until correct, then transfer that to a thin cardboard sheet (think cereal box). You can then use that template and a ball-point pen to make as many as you want for cheap! Note: they only last about a ride or two...
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wydopen 3/4/2022 2:36pm
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I ordered a sheet of vibram and made my own on my old bike..not as grippy as grip tape but easier on the boots..

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harescrambled 3/6/2022 8:36am
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40acres wrote:
Ace hardware sells the grey rubberized tape by the foot. I've ran it for years. Made a template for each side out of cardboard and keep...
Ace hardware sells the grey rubberized tape by the foot. I've ran it for years. Made a template for each side out of cardboard and keep multiple sets on hand at all times.
That's what I do as well. Hell, some of the factory teams at GNCC do the same
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Tracktor 3/8/2022 10:47am
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Triktape from jjwdesigns.com comes in multiple colors adn is much thicker than the Nihilo....
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40acres wrote:
Ace hardware sells the grey rubberized tape by the foot. I've ran it for years. Made a template for each side out of cardboard and keep...
Ace hardware sells the grey rubberized tape by the foot. I've ran it for years. Made a template for each side out of cardboard and keep multiple sets on hand at all times.
harescrambled wrote:
That's what I do as well. Hell, some of the factory teams at GNCC do the same
And SX/MX. Got the idea years ago from Versace's mechanic on PC, lol.
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Tracktor wrote:
Triktape from jjwdesigns.com comes in multiple colors adn is much thicker than the Nihilo....
$19.95 a pairBlink
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Tracktor wrote:
Triktape from jjwdesigns.com comes in multiple colors adn is much thicker than the Nihilo....
40acres wrote:
$19.95 a pairBlink
Wut? More like $9.95 as they come with two sets per pack.....(edited) Mototape is $32.95?

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The Vibram stuff is made by Athena. The orange part # on original listing is for KTM....
RiverockMX 3/10/2022 10:05am
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The Skater tape looks interesting, maybe on to something there.

If you want to buy bulk or a roll, 3M Safety-Walk is the stuff. The gray is less aggressive (sharp) than the black.
I prefer the grey for that reason. Make templates and cut a bunch you'll need to replace every few rides.




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40acres 3/10/2022 10:11am
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RiverockMX wrote:
The Skater tape looks interesting, maybe on to something there. If you want to buy bulk or a roll, 3M Safety-Walk is the stuff. The gray...
The Skater tape looks interesting, maybe on to something there.

If you want to buy bulk or a roll, 3M Safety-Walk is the stuff. The gray is less aggressive (sharp) than the black.
I prefer the grey for that reason. Make templates and cut a bunch you'll need to replace every few rides.




I tried the skateboard tape prior to using the grey, rubberized tape. That skateboard tape absolutely demolished a pair of tech 7's within a few hours.
RiverockMX 3/10/2022 11:02am
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40acres wrote:
I tried the skateboard tape prior to using the grey, rubberized tape. That skateboard tape absolutely demolished a pair of tech 7's within a few hours.
Sad the non abrasive DKL stuff?
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RGaede 3/10/2022 11:44am
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Ive been using the Dkl tape and have seen zero wear on my gear. Normal skateboard tape will chew up gear, but no issues with the Dkl rubber grip on my end. I actually need to go cut a set and put some on, pic from the last time I put it on the bike.


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