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- 2024 Rocket 3 GT Evel Knievel Edition
I just wanted to share an inexpensive and relatively easy mod that I completed over this past weekend.
I'm sure the look is not for everyone, or for every paint scheme. However, I am very pleased with how this turned out for my Evel Knievel edition R3.
Here is where I purchased the kit:
Installation was fairly straight-forward, but here are my tips:
1) This mod requires that the bike be lifted, so that the wheels can be rotated during installation. I would consider this a requirement, not an option. I can't imagine a successful installation without rotating the wheel.
2) Cleaning takes most of the time. The instructions call for a 3-step process. First: degreaser. I used a spray engine cleaner. Second: Window cleaner with Ammonia. I used Windex. Last: Rubbing Alcohol.
3) The kit comes with 7 stripes. You will need 4 of them, and the others are there to practice with or to correct mistakes. I re-did the first one I tried.
4) The key to successful installation is holding the tool firmly against the edge of the rim through a full rotation of the wheel while the tape is being applied. Once you get the technique down, it is super easy. Have sharp scissors on hand to cut the vinyl to length.
The result is very nice. It is nearly impossible to find the "seam" where the vinyl ends, and the red color nicely matches both the Brembo logo as well as the red Evel Knievel stripes. See for yourself:
I'm sure the look is not for everyone, or for every paint scheme. However, I am very pleased with how this turned out for my Evel Knievel edition R3.
Here is where I purchased the kit:
Amazon.com: Red Vinyl Wheel Rim 1/8" Pin Stripes and Stripe it all Installation Tool : Automotive
Buy Red Vinyl Wheel Rim 1/8" Pin Stripes and Stripe it all Installation Tool: Pinstriping Tape - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
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Installation was fairly straight-forward, but here are my tips:
1) This mod requires that the bike be lifted, so that the wheels can be rotated during installation. I would consider this a requirement, not an option. I can't imagine a successful installation without rotating the wheel.
2) Cleaning takes most of the time. The instructions call for a 3-step process. First: degreaser. I used a spray engine cleaner. Second: Window cleaner with Ammonia. I used Windex. Last: Rubbing Alcohol.
3) The kit comes with 7 stripes. You will need 4 of them, and the others are there to practice with or to correct mistakes. I re-did the first one I tried.
4) The key to successful installation is holding the tool firmly against the edge of the rim through a full rotation of the wheel while the tape is being applied. Once you get the technique down, it is super easy. Have sharp scissors on hand to cut the vinyl to length.
The result is very nice. It is nearly impossible to find the "seam" where the vinyl ends, and the red color nicely matches both the Brembo logo as well as the red Evel Knievel stripes. See for yourself:
