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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 05:29 PM
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Anyone ever see a review of rim strips? I can't find any.
I would think there is some quality difference between brands.
lmk what you think
 
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Old Oct 4, 2018 | 07:11 AM
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I'm happy if I can even find one in the right size. I had to make my last one.
 
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Reach out to this guy, he'll make you whatever you want (colors, sizes and all).

Custom Taylor
https://www.customtaylor33.com

I've used his stuff on my bike and am happy. I went with reflective stuff. You dont have to.

more: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/showp...2&postcount=97

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If those are reflective, they may assist in "conspicuity" at night.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2018 | 11:49 AM
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I assumed we were talking about inner tube protective rim strips...



 
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Originally Posted by cggorman
I assumed we were talking about inner tube protective rim strips...


Me too!!!!
 
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Old Oct 5, 2018 | 12:34 PM
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I thought rim strips was for sport bikes
 
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Old Oct 5, 2018 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob_fxdb
I thought rim strips was for sport bikes
Anything that will catch the eye of another driver and make my (your) ride safer is a good thing.

Ray
 
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Originally Posted by cggorman
I assumed we were talking about inner tube protective rim strips...


would make more sense. If it was one of those that were after. They are super cheap and easy to get in most sizes.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2018 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by cggorman
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I recommend the OEM Harley rim strips. Mine still look like new with almost 58,000 miles.
 
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