what grip tape to run on the side of your frame?

dbrunski125
Edited Date/Time 11/29/2015 3:27pm
I'm in the process of powder coating my rm 125 frame black. I'd like to preserve the sides where the boots run on the frame the best that I can.

I've previously tried running grip tape on sides of the frame before. It was skate board grip tape from a local skateboard store. It chewed the heck out of my boots after an hours worth of riding.

Does anyone consistently run grip tape on their frames and is there a specific type in can run that will prevent wear on sides of my frame but not chew my boots apart?

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Jrewing 11/18/2015 2:52am
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I'm guessing if it's grips it will wear your boots. I use skate deck tape and the tape wears fast and my boots cop it. But it's cheap and works
dbrunski125 11/18/2015 3:02am
11/18/2015 3:02am
Jrewing wrote:
I'm guessing if it's grips it will wear your boots. I use skate deck tape and the tape wears fast and my boots cop it. But...
I'm guessing if it's grips it will wear your boots. I use skate deck tape and the tape wears fast and my boots cop it. But it's cheap and works
I tried skate dick tape. Wore the heck out of my boots lol. 1 hour worth did more wear then a season or riding without the tape lol

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Nihilo makes good stuff but not sure if there's one for your bike?
http://www.nihiloconcepts.com/mobile/Category.aspx?id=1868&page=3

Skateboard grip take works well and comes in a variety of colors. Before I put it on the bike I dull it down by rubbing 2 pieces together. This will help stop wearing your boots out.
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Bruce372 11/18/2015 6:37am
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You can get the 3M rubbery grip tape in black.
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SwapperMX 11/18/2015 7:40am
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Works Connection frame guards look trick and will avoid the rubbing on the frame from your boots.
dbrunski125 11/18/2015 4:46pm
11/18/2015 4:46pm
CarlinoJoeVideo wrote:
Nihilo makes good stuff but not sure if there's one for your bike? http://www.nihiloconcepts.com/mobile/Category.aspx?id=1868&page=3 Skateboard grip take works well and comes in a variety of colors...
Nihilo makes good stuff but not sure if there's one for your bike?
http://www.nihiloconcepts.com/mobile/Category.aspx?id=1868&page=3

Skateboard grip take works well and comes in a variety of colors. Before I put it on the bike I dull it down by rubbing 2 pieces together. This will help stop wearing your boots out.
I am going to try this. Never thought of that. Dull it down with sand paper or something. Thanks for the tip!
dbrunski125 11/18/2015 4:46pm
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SwapperMX wrote:
Works Connection frame guards look trick and will avoid the rubbing on the frame from your boots.
I don't think they have those in stock for my bike anymore
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731chopper 11/18/2015 6:36pm
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I don't remember the brand I use to use or where I got it from but there are many companies out there making rubber grip tape. I just did a Google search and found Tech Spec as a likely good choice.
dbrunski125 11/18/2015 6:44pm
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Thanks guys. I'm going to try more locally before I order from California off ebay. I live in Ontario Canada. But thanks for the suggestions tho
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bgpn35 11/18/2015 7:53pm
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I make my own out of 3m rubber tape. I get mine from a automotive paint store in town, I buy 1 1/2' pieces and can make about 7 sets for my new yz450. It's about $25 for it but it's worth it! That stuff last twice as long as the sand paper stuff
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IceMan446 11/20/2015 2:52pm
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Home depot sells some 3M non skid tape for the steps on a deck or stairs.

Works great, cheap and comes in a big roll and different widths.

3M Tape
dbrunski125 11/20/2015 4:26pm
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IceMan446 wrote:
Home depot sells some 3M non skid tape for the steps on a deck or stairs. Works great, cheap and comes in a big roll and...
Home depot sells some 3M non skid tape for the steps on a deck or stairs.

Works great, cheap and comes in a big roll and different widths.

3M Tape
I'll look for this stuff at home depot. Thanks for the suggestion

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wideopen198 11/22/2015 9:39am
11/22/2015 9:39am Edited Date/Time 11/22/2015 9:40am
Look up Vibram Frame pads. They are rubber.
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bgpn35 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/11/18/111806/s1200_image.jpg[/img]


You don't actually ride with your bars that far forward, do you!? Huh
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bgpn35 11/23/2015 4:39am
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bgpn35 wrote:
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Grizz wrote:
You don't actually ride with your bars that far forward, do you!? Huh
No, haha! I did for a day, I was just trying some stuff to try and get rid of arm pump. I ended up getting odi controlled flex bars and it helped take care of that. Those renthal twin walls are way to stiff for me
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bgpn35 wrote:
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Grizz wrote:
You don't actually ride with your bars that far forward, do you!? Huh
bgpn35 wrote:
No, haha! I did for a day, I was just trying some stuff to try and get rid of arm pump. I ended up getting odi...
No, haha! I did for a day, I was just trying some stuff to try and get rid of arm pump. I ended up getting odi controlled flex bars and it helped take care of that. Those renthal twin walls are way to stiff for me
So you would definitely recommend odi cft bars? I was looking at either the odi cft bar or the odi podium bar. I agree twin walls are super rigid. I tried them for a while but ended up going back to renthal fat bars.
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bgpn35 wrote:
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What brand chain, sprockets, , ratio you using on the yzf?
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NHtoWA421 11/29/2015 3:27pm
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IceMan446 wrote:
Home depot sells some 3M non skid tape for the steps on a deck or stairs. Works great, cheap and comes in a big roll and...
Home depot sells some 3M non skid tape for the steps on a deck or stairs.

Works great, cheap and comes in a big roll and different widths.

3M Tape
I run this stuff as well. In my opinion it works great for the price. A lot less waste than skateboard tape as well.

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