ot: who is using rim locks here?

[Daniel]

Yet another quality contribution from Fred. I did particularly like these gems: "Trust me, you don't want rusty nipples." "You didn't hear it from me that there are a few KLRistas out there that are cheap. (cough)" Classic Seriously, thanks Fred. Daniel

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Hink" wrote: > > All Japanese dirt bikes that come with rim locks will have the rubber rim tape over the top of the rim locks. KTM is the only one I know of that will have the rim tape under the rim lock. I have seen more rim tape problems with the rim tape under the rim lock than over the top. Using duct tape instead of a rubber rim tape is a bad idea unless that is all you have at the time. Duct tape usually has fibers woven in the tape that once they become wet will keep the spokes and nipples wet long enough to rust them. Trust me, you don't want rusty nipples. > There has to be a reason most all motorcycle manufacturers use rubber for their rim tape instead of duct tape. I can imagine the reasons some will say to use duct tape and it probably has lots to do with costs. You didn't hear it from me that there are a few KLRistas out there that are cheap. (cough) > > Fred > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com