jpbillings,
I really like that green too! sweet. I would encourage everyone to use the rim tape. It definitely will help with the safety factor. I was riding the other day near the evening and the sun was almost down. I was at a stop light and a car pulled up next to me and the guy rolled down his window. He said "Wow, those wheels really glow! I could see you so well" He went on to say that all motorcycles should have those so everyone would be able to see biker's much easier. I gave him a thumbs up. This just confirmed my belief in the rim tape. The more visible you can be, the better chance that you have of not getting hit.
Ride safe everyone!!