save you rim on a tyre change

[woodyktm]

that is a top idea ,something that you have to hand

[buls4evr]

Geesh....must be a bunch of BMW riders worrying about "scratched rims" on a dirt bike.

[woodyktm]

resale value is one reason

[MKJ]

I would not be able to designate the new scratches from the old ones. You mean everyones rims aren't scratched and dented like mine? How do you keep that from happening?

[opmike]

Originally Posted by woodyktm

no mate the copper dont go that far round the edge of the rim to touch the painted part,put it this way .it didnt mark my exell rim in the vid,any marks on the rim tape were picked up on the trails

My entire wheel is painted.

What now Mr. Smartypants?

[buls4evr]

Originally Posted by MKJ

I would not be able to designate the new scratches from the old ones. You mean everyones rims aren't scratched and dented like mine? How do you keep that from happening?

You never go off road. You ride very little so you don't change tires much too.....