Cyclists, tell me about helicopter tape.

[atpbx]

I've ordered some 3M helicopter tape to use on parts of my Motorbike that will be prone to rubbing, such as the area around pillion pegs and footpegs etc etc.

Just how durable is it and I am I just going to be wasting my time using it?

I know its very popular on expensive push bikes.

 

[atpbx]

Its mainly going to be used where mine and the wifes boots are going to occasionaly rub against the frame and pillion pegs.

The pillion pegs are welded on to the sub frame on a Tiger 800 so i cant just swap them out if she rubs the paint off with her boots, so I wanted to try and add some protection down there.
It wont be constant rubbing, but just enough that after a few trips she will off started to wear the paint away.
I've got no problem with reapplying a fresh set of tape every trip or so.

 

[atpbx]

Should be worthwhile doing then.