An experiment, but it looks good and holds up. I wrapped the upper fork tubes with #M 1080 Vinyl Car Wrap.

It took 10 minutes. Admittedly, I didn't do a very good job the first time around. I'll redo it over the holiday.



Someone with some skills could use just one sheet, cut it perfectly and get it on straight.

I cheated by applying a 1" strip at each end, then wrapping another sheet across the remaining section (with some overlap.)

If you look close, you can see the overlaps and a small wrinkle. From 10' away, or running down the road, it looks as though the tubes are black.

 

I dig it! Good idea. I might have to try this. I still need to get my trees and lower forks done though.

 

I'm going with fork boots on the lower section of the tubes. I'll probably wait until the 1000 mile service though.

 

Look forward to seeing the completed front end man. I think its going to look really slick.

 

Nothing wrong with the job you did. You did it yourself and it looks great. Nice Mod.

 

Looks great.
Just wondering how easy those tubes will slide through the t-clamps when it comes time to install those gators. Might be a bit of a task with that vinyl tape on 'em.
Guess you can always pull the stuff off and replace it.

 

Yeah. It peels right off and doesn't leave anything behind.

 

good idea, nice mod

 

great idea, looks good!