Latest attempt at the tank - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Jerryzuki · 02-26-2006, 09:58 AM

Since the flaming Boulevard scheme didn’t work, I decided to try putting pin stripes on the tank. I think I like this. I tried the front fender but but couldn't get it right last night. I think I might have been drinking.

I'll try it again later.

**Trapper** · 02-26-2006, 10:47 AM

looks sharp!

batman · 02-26-2006, 10:58 AM

I like it.... looks very nice

POE-BOY SAMICH · 02-26-2006, 11:36 AM

I LIKE IT! I don't know why, but i think it gives a "classic" look. Post pix of the fenders when complete. That should really tie the bike together.

NOT BAD for a guy who MAY have been drinking

Shea · 02-26-2006, 01:10 PM

Pin striping def takes practice. I used to recondition cars and did my own pin striping. It took me about 5 cars just before I knew how to make a straight line with one. Took another 10 to get the two sides to match and after that, I started getting creative. I made some pretty ugly creations, atleast, I think alot of pinstriping on a car is ugly, but the customer was happy with it.

As for the pic you posted, I like that. The striping accents the lines of the tank. Another way of pin striping if you want to keep it conservative is to do a tear drop on each side of the tank. This takes a little more skill though, as you have to do a full 180 with the stripe.

Rickster · 02-26-2006, 01:31 PM

A lot better than the flames!!

**inspiron** · 02-26-2006, 03:16 PM

Where's the cupholder?

sundude · 02-26-2006, 04:52 PM

I like it. Simple yet original. I've been looking for a graphic for the tank for a while (prior to the accident) and have had a hard time making a decision. Thanks for the ideas.

**Clint** · 02-26-2006, 05:10 PM

Very tasteful. Good job.

stp1971 · 02-26-2006, 08:27 PM

+1!!!!! That looks really great!!!!! ALOT better than te flaming Boulevard!!!!

ILm50 · 02-26-2006, 08:51 PM

very nice!!

silverM50 · 02-26-2006, 10:22 PM

Does anyone have any advice on removing the tank emblem on the m50? I just bought an m50 and hope to remove it. Thanks!

Atlas68 · 02-27-2006, 02:15 AM

Does look better than the last attempt. Just curious if you did the other side already. If so, do you have a match?

**Louis** · 02-27-2006, 06:37 AM

Nice lines!

Jerryzuki · 02-27-2006, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlas68

Does look better than the last attempt. Just curious if you did the other side already. If so, do you have a match?

Yep, I did the other side and managed to get them to match. I still couldn't get the front fender right. I think I will have someone do it for me.

viper94bite · 02-27-2006, 08:23 AM

def. better then the last one.

stp1971 · 02-27-2006, 08:40 AM

Looking forward to seeing it in June!!!! Hopefully you will have it all completed by then!!!

The Teach · 02-27-2006, 09:12 AM

I think it looks very nice! I agree with Poe-Boy in that it gives the bike sort of a vintage look to it that works well.

Right on man!

Rockhead · 02-27-2006, 09:38 AM

Much nicer than the Boulevard decal. Looks good man!!!!

Rickster · 02-27-2006, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stp1971

Looking forward to seeing it in June!!!! Hopefully you will have it all completed by then!!!

Are they ever really completed?

02-26-2006, 10:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
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02-26-2006, 11:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
POE-BOY SAMICH U.B's LoveChild Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: '07 Harley Road King Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,212	I LIKE IT! I don't know why, but i think it gives a "classic" look. Post pix of the fenders when complete. That should really tie the bike together. NOT BAD for a guy who MAY have been drinking __________________ http://www.lonestarmotorcyclealliance.com/

02-26-2006, 01:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,914	A lot better than the flames!! __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2005 DL1000 V Strom (sold) 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

02-26-2006, 03:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,779	Where's the cupholder? __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

02-26-2006, 08:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,775	+1!!!!! That looks really great!!!!! ALOT better than te flaming Boulevard!!!! __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

02-26-2006, 10:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
batman In Training Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: 06 blue m50 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 100	I like it.... looks very nice

02-26-2006, 01:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shea Third gear and cruising Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Buell XB12Ss Lightning Location: York, Pa Posts: 521	Pin striping def takes practice. I used to recondition cars and did my own pin striping. It took me about 5 cars just before I knew how to make a straight line with one. Took another 10 to get the two sides to match and after that, I started getting creative. I made some pretty ugly creations, atleast, I think alot of pinstriping on a car is ugly, but the customer was happy with it. As for the pic you posted, I like that. The striping accents the lines of the tank. Another way of pin striping if you want to keep it conservative is to do a tear drop on each side of the tank. This takes a little more skill though, as you have to do a full 180 with the stripe.

02-26-2006, 04:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
sundude Puddle Runner Joined: May 2005 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: South Florida Posts: 378	I like it. Simple yet original. I've been looking for a graphic for the tank for a while (prior to the accident) and have had a hard time making a decision. Thanks for the ideas.

02-26-2006, 08:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
ILm50 In Training Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 Blue Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 138	very nice!! __________________

02-26-2006, 10:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
silverM50 Newbie Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 23	Does anyone have any advice on removing the tank emblem on the m50? I just bought an m50 and hope to remove it. Thanks!

02-27-2006, 02:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
Atlas68 Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 SOLD '05 Anniversary Edition VMax Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Posts: 1,687	Does look better than the last attempt. Just curious if you did the other side already. If so, do you have a match? __________________ Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength. SuperTrapp Exhaust

02-27-2006, 06:37 AM	#14 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,652	Nice lines! __________________ Louis

02-27-2006, 08:23 AM	#16 (permalink)
viper94bite Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 1,792	def. better then the last one. __________________ *yippee*

02-27-2006, 08:40 AM	#17 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,775	Looking forward to seeing it in June!!!! Hopefully you will have it all completed by then!!! __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

02-27-2006, 09:12 AM	#18 (permalink)
The Teach U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: Marble Blue and Black M50ZD; Copper '03 SV650S Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,270	I think it looks very nice! I agree with Poe-Boy in that it gives the bike sort of a vintage look to it that works well. Right on man! __________________ My Babies... uhh... err... bikes "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." ~ Henny Youngman "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." ~ Benjamin Franklin

02-27-2006, 09:38 AM	#19 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,758	Much nicer than the Boulevard decal. Looks good man!!!!

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