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Tires- Raised white letters- remove?? Cover up??
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23 Feb 2008 19:23 #196546
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Tom
Holland, MI
1980 KZ550 ELR
2011 Concours14
2017 KX450 [/color]
Tires- Raised white letters- remove?? Cover up?? was created by harm
Has anyone ever removed or covered up raised white lettering on tires?
I have an opportunity to get some new tires for cheap but i don't want the white letters.
Any ideas??
Thanks,
I have an opportunity to get some new tires for cheap but i don't want the white letters.
Any ideas??
Thanks,
Tom
Holland, MI
1980 KZ550 ELR
2011 Concours14
2017 KX450 [/color]
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23 Feb 2008 19:37 #196549
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1980 KZ750-H1 (slightly altered)
1987 KZ1000-P6 "Ponch"
1979 GS1000 "Dadzuki"
Replied by guitargeek on topic Tires- Raised white letters- remove?? Cover up??
If you don't want the raised white letters, don't buy them. Otherwise, buy the tires for cheap and just ride on them.
It's sorta like getting a haircut you don't like. Eventually, it won't matter...
I wouldn't advise trying to remove the letters, but if looks are so important to you... try some black spray paint.
It's sorta like getting a haircut you don't like. Eventually, it won't matter...
I wouldn't advise trying to remove the letters, but if looks are so important to you... try some black spray paint.
1980 KZ750-H1 (slightly altered)
1987 KZ1000-P6 "Ponch"
1979 GS1000 "Dadzuki"
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24 Feb 2008 04:28 #196596
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1978 kz650b pretty much stock
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Replied by fixer5000 on topic Tires- Raised white letters- remove?? Cover up??
a dremel tool and a sanding drum will work for this. be careful and dont polish off more then the white stuff
1978 kz650b pretty much stock
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massachusetts
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24 Feb 2008 05:17 #196601
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With car tires the white is a full layer under a black layer. I see them often at work where they have been rubbed off and they look like white walls.
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24 Feb 2008 05:57 #196605
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1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
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harm, been where you are. I just used a black "magic marker", after all it's permenent! May have to touch up once or twice a year but works.
1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
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24 Feb 2008 09:19 #196650
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From what I've seen, all motorcycle tires with RWL are either listed as being a "touring/cruiser" compound (ie: long lasting and decent traction, but not really good for hittin' the twisties on) or an OEM replacement (inexpensive, "get 'em out the door" tire).
So depending on what type of riding you do, that's something you might want to take into consideration when looking for a "great deal" on tires.
Bluemeanie's suggestion is probably the cheapest and most simple solution to perform.
Dealing with RWL on autos is soooo much simplier though - just have the RWL side mounted facing inwards and it's a done deal! That's what I've always had done with the tires on my 4x4 truck. :whistle:
So depending on what type of riding you do, that's something you might want to take into consideration when looking for a "great deal" on tires.
Bluemeanie's suggestion is probably the cheapest and most simple solution to perform.
Dealing with RWL on autos is soooo much simplier though - just have the RWL side mounted facing inwards and it's a done deal! That's what I've always had done with the tires on my 4x4 truck. :whistle:
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24 Feb 2008 14:51 #196750
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The raised letters are a complete white layer in the sidewall with a black ply over it.about 100 years ago you could buy Tire Black at most parts stores i havent seen any in years but then again i havent looked.
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24 Feb 2008 15:16 #196760
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Tom
Holland, MI
1980 KZ550 ELR
2011 Concours14
2017 KX450 [/color]
Replied by harm on topic Tires- Raised white letters- remove?? Cover up??
Thanks for the input guys;)
Tom
Holland, MI
1980 KZ550 ELR
2011 Concours14
2017 KX450 [/color]
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