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rikhek
7/19/2018 7:26am
7/19/2018 7:26am
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10/31/2018 10:04pm
On my 2017 and now my 2019 KTM 450 SX-F my right side number plate graphics don't last 1/2 a day and it's getting old. I wear Gearne SG-10's and my boot catches the leading edge of the graphic and rolls it back destroying it. I've tried using clear grip tape over the graphic and wrapped around the leading edge of the plastic to eliminate the leading "seam" of the graphic to no avail. This extends the life of the graphic for maybe 1 - 2 days before the grip tape rolls back. I'm wondering:
1. Does anybody know where I can source sheets or a small roll of some low friction clear adhesive film around 30 mil (0.030") thick? I've search for hours with no luck. I know someone like 3M or ??? makes it I just can't find it. The graphics companies have been no help as I want something thicker than they offer. I'm thinking I might have some luck with a low friction material versus grip tape which is designed to provide friction.
2. Does anybody have a better solution or suggestion as graphics are expensive and bike looks like hell with them rolled back and ate up.
TIA
Rick
1. Does anybody know where I can source sheets or a small roll of some low friction clear adhesive film around 30 mil (0.030") thick? I've search for hours with no luck. I know someone like 3M or ??? makes it I just can't find it. The graphics companies have been no help as I want something thicker than they offer. I'm thinking I might have some luck with a low friction material versus grip tape which is designed to provide friction.
2. Does anybody have a better solution or suggestion as graphics are expensive and bike looks like hell with them rolled back and ate up.
TIA
Rick
https://bikegraphix.com/product/motoshield/
The Shop
They had did the grip tape and that got ripped off about 10 miles into the trail and the side plate graphic followed not much longer. SG12's
Hoping someone can steer me to a source for some low friction, clear, thick film/vinyl with adhesive backing. In other words, grip tape without the grip....
I wish I could fine a source for the clear, high gloss/low friction WP AER fork graphic material that comes with KTM's and Husky's as shown below. The printed WP/AER fork graphic material provided by the KTM/Husky factory with new bikes is smooth, thick and durable with adhesive and is what I'd like to find and try. Problem is, I'm having no luck sourcing. I believe that stuff is about 30 - 40 mil thick. I need to find where KTM/Husky is buying that stuff before having it printed.
Pit Row
or get some thin lexan and a heat gun and make your own, its pretty easy. I know guys that use tuperwear and cut it and heat it. Been doing this on hondas for years. The owner of decal works actually has a patent on the graphic guard idea but doesnt produce anything strangely enough.
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