Help :) just mucking around with some stripes, but what colour? - Page 2 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

OZChris · 07-12-2009, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefriceburner

i think the dark gray would look better with the carbon fiber kit you have on the tank.

You can also get the vinyl in carbon fibre, so that may be a better solution.

A friend suggested trying a checker pattern like a checkered flag

sangria7 · 07-12-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by OZChris

You can also get the vinyl in carbon fibre, so that may be a better solution.

A friend suggested trying a checker pattern like a checkered flag

Is that whats on the gas tank cover? Where did you get the carbon fiber kit?

OZChris · 07-12-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sangria7

Is that whats on the gas tank cover? Where did you get the carbon fiber kit?

No, the kit on the gas tank cover is the OEM kit - which I am told is no longer available from Suzuki US.

1badbaker · 07-12-2009, 11:20 AM

Carbon fiber would look pretty wild. I'm voting for carbon gray, or perhaps flat black. The one pic with the red stripes looked very orange to me (but I am slightly color blind) like you were trying to make a Harley M50

fargoben67 · 07-12-2009, 11:43 AM

a real dark and deep blue. i saw a dude in fargo here that had a black m50 and it had stuff air brushed into it. it was a real dark deep blue. it looked sweet. i will try to find a pic of it, i know the shop that did it. it almost looked burried into the paint, like they went over it with a real light coat of black paint or something

fargoben67 · 07-12-2009, 11:52 AM

found it! a shop called E.T. Kreations did it. that shop is no longer in exsistance but i know the dude is still doing air brushing. i think he has a new shop by my work... anyway! here it is. i think its pretty bad ass.

dr death · 07-12-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fargoben67

found it! a shop called E.T. Kreations did it. that shop is no longer in exsistance but i know the dude is still doing air brushing. i think he has a new shop by my work... anyway! here it is. i think its pretty bad ass.

I would so take that paint job!!!your right,that is bad ass!

BLADE RUNNER · 07-12-2009, 05:09 PM

Try silver striping or better yet....chrome striping if you can find it.

Irish80prf · 07-12-2009, 05:20 PM

Where did you get those, I'm liking them a lot. What would a good color be on a black/silver limited.

OZChris · 07-12-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Irish80prf

Where did you get those, I'm liking them a lot. What would a good color be on a black/silver limited.

Your local signwriter (eg Sign-a-rama) should be able to cut them for you. Otherwise find someone who has a vinyl cutter

I would go silver if the top of the tank / fender are black.

Irish80prf · 07-12-2009, 08:43 PM

That would look nice. How hard are they to get smooth with no bubbles.

fargoben67 · 07-12-2009, 09:32 PM

if you have something plasticy, not too hard, to smooth the bubbles out with, its not hard at all. i've done lots of work with that kind of vinyl. the hardest part is gettin it straight.

OZChris · 07-12-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Irish80prf

How hard are they to get smooth with no bubbles.

Getting rid of the bubbles is not too bad. The professionals suggest using a water spray with a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid to provide some flexibility with the install. This allows you to get the decal straight as the water evaporates. I used a 'credit card' to smooth out the bubbles, and assistance of a hair dryer with the curves.

All in all, easy job

64Kym · 07-14-2009, 08:04 AM

Hi Chris do you mind telling me where you got your stripes from?

OZChris · 07-14-2009, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 64Kym

Hi Chris do you mind telling me where you got your stripes from?

I am fortunate to have access to a vinyl cutter - I have PM'd you

64Kym · 07-14-2009, 08:29 AM

Reply sent

Cheers

rbarrera · 07-14-2009, 04:53 PM

OZChris,

The deep orange appearance looks very good as is. I wouldn't touch it. Gives it a bold, mean/classy look

AKS · 07-14-2009, 08:07 PM

Is that a kit on the tank or did you cut that yourself? the carbon fiber that is.

mas3386 · 07-14-2009, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OZChris

Getting rid of the bubbles is not too bad. The professionals suggest using a water spray with a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid to provide some flexibility with the install. This allows you to get the decal straight as the water evaporates. I used a 'credit card' to smooth out the bubbles, and assistance of a hair dryer with the curves.

All in all, easy job

Make sure to use dawn dish soap if your going to do it this way. i havn't had any luck with cheaper dish soaps, especially when tinting windows. This is a good way of putting on just about any large sticker

OZChris · 07-14-2009, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKS

Is that a kit on the tank or did you cut that yourself? the carbon fiber that is.

The CF kit is the Suzuki OEM kit that I believe is no longer available.

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07-12-2009, 11:43 AM	#25 (permalink)
fargoben67 Fender Buffer Join Date: Sep 2008 Bike: 2008 Boulevard M50 Black and Yellow Location: fargo nd Posts: 436	a real dark and deep blue. i saw a dude in fargo here that had a black m50 and it had stuff air brushed into it. it was a real dark deep blue. it looked sweet. i will try to find a pic of it, i know the shop that did it. it almost looked burried into the paint, like they went over it with a real light coat of black paint or something __________________ 2008 Black on yellow M50 ~ Cobra Streetrod Slashdowns ~ FI2000R ~ removed air cleaner ~ de-paired ~ de-flectored ~ 3" drop ~ JK forward controls ~ curved side mount license plate ~ integrated tail light ~ Jardine sissy bar ~ always looking for more stuff to add! so i broke my leg in 3 places... got a few screws, couple plates and a big rod in my leg now... guess my riding season is over!

07-12-2009, 11:52 AM	#26 (permalink)
fargoben67 Fender Buffer Join Date: Sep 2008 Bike: 2008 Boulevard M50 Black and Yellow Location: fargo nd Posts: 436	found it! a shop called E.T. Kreations did it. that shop is no longer in exsistance but i know the dude is still doing air brushing. i think he has a new shop by my work... anyway! here it is. i think its pretty bad ass. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2008 Black on yellow M50 ~ Cobra Streetrod Slashdowns ~ FI2000R ~ removed air cleaner ~ de-paired ~ de-flectored ~ 3" drop ~ JK forward controls ~ curved side mount license plate ~ integrated tail light ~ Jardine sissy bar ~ always looking for more stuff to add! so i broke my leg in 3 places... got a few screws, couple plates and a big rod in my leg now... guess my riding season is over!

07-12-2009, 05:09 PM	#28 (permalink)
BLADE RUNNER Seat Tester Join Date: Apr 2009 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Toronto Ontario CANADA Posts: 59	Try silver striping or better yet....chrome striping if you can find it. __________________ BLADE RUNNER "Ride, Eat, Sleep, Repeat"

07-12-2009, 09:32 PM	#32 (permalink)
fargoben67 Fender Buffer Join Date: Sep 2008 Bike: 2008 Boulevard M50 Black and Yellow Location: fargo nd Posts: 436	if you have something plasticy, not too hard, to smooth the bubbles out with, its not hard at all. i've done lots of work with that kind of vinyl. the hardest part is gettin it straight. __________________ 2008 Black on yellow M50 ~ Cobra Streetrod Slashdowns ~ FI2000R ~ removed air cleaner ~ de-paired ~ de-flectored ~ 3" drop ~ JK forward controls ~ curved side mount license plate ~ integrated tail light ~ Jardine sissy bar ~ always looking for more stuff to add! so i broke my leg in 3 places... got a few screws, couple plates and a big rod in my leg now... guess my riding season is over!

07-12-2009, 05:20 PM	#29 (permalink)
Irish80prf In Training Join Date: Apr 2009 Bike: 2008 M50 limited Black & Silver Location: 90 miles north of Kansas city Posts: 137	Where did you get those, I'm liking them a lot. What would a good color be on a black/silver limited.

07-12-2009, 08:43 PM	#31 (permalink)
Irish80prf In Training Join Date: Apr 2009 Bike: 2008 M50 limited Black & Silver Location: 90 miles north of Kansas city Posts: 137	That would look nice. How hard are they to get smooth with no bubbles.

07-14-2009, 08:04 AM	#34 (permalink)
64Kym Seat Tester Join Date: Oct 2007 Bike: Black M50 Location: Adelaide Australia Posts: 72	Hi Chris do you mind telling me where you got your stripes from? __________________ Cobra Streetrod Slashdowns & 2000Fi , Hypercharger, 2.5 lowering bones fitted & Now with Naked Jugs !Mustang Wide Vintage solo seat

07-14-2009, 08:29 AM	#36 (permalink)
64Kym Seat Tester Join Date: Oct 2007 Bike: Black M50 Location: Adelaide Australia Posts: 72	Reply sent Cheers __________________ Cobra Streetrod Slashdowns & 2000Fi , Hypercharger, 2.5 lowering bones fitted & Now with Naked Jugs !Mustang Wide Vintage solo seat

07-14-2009, 04:53 PM	#37 (permalink)
rbarrera Seat Tester Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 97	OZChris, The deep orange appearance looks very good as is. I wouldn't touch it. Gives it a bold, mean/classy look

07-14-2009, 08:07 PM	#38 (permalink)
AKS Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Bike: 05' M50 Location: Alberta Posts: 8	Is that a kit on the tank or did you cut that yourself? the carbon fiber that is.

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