Author Topic: Debating on putting some graphics on my side covers... (Read 2724 times)

Hope · « **on:** May 18, 2008, 12:52:07 PM »

How do you think Cassandra will look with this design on my gold side covers?

Klark Kent · « **Reply #1 on:** May 18, 2008, 01:14:51 PM »

i would put as much thought into it as i would a tattoo (unless you don't mind stripping the paint and doing it again. and again. and do a search for the best way to apply graphics. as for the design you are the only person who's opinion matters.

mystic_1 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 18, 2008, 01:37:42 PM »

I think that if you go with that design (which looks nice btw) then you'll need something on the tank to balance it out. Nothing overblown, but a little something.

mystic_1

Hope · « **Reply #3 on:** May 18, 2008, 01:45:15 PM »

Klark Kent, I'm not having it painted on. I will be putting some vinyl graphics (like stickers)....

mystic_1, I don't know if I want anything on the tank. I kind of like it as is.

Gregorymoto · « **Reply #4 on:** May 18, 2008, 01:50:28 PM »

My 2c, no, that looks a bit off. Does not seam to fallow the paint design and style of the bike.

Good luck,

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #5 on:** May 18, 2008, 02:05:41 PM »

in my opinion hope, the tribal thing on bikes has been way overdone. doesnt really fir the look of the paint job either.

Klark Kent · « **Reply #6 on:** May 18, 2008, 02:37:49 PM »

i assumed you were designing them yourself but even if you are buying canned tribal art decals, you might want to clearcoat over the decal. I know Ive read something on here about that.

TwoTired · « **Reply #7 on:** May 18, 2008, 03:11:06 PM »

Red/white on the tank means red and/or white on the side covers, if anything.

$0.02

Cheers,

Hope · « **Reply #8 on:** May 18, 2008, 03:12:22 PM »

Quote from: fuzzybutt on May 18, 2008, 02:05:41 PM

in my opinion hope, the tribal thing on bikes has been way overdone. doesnt really fir the look of the paint job either.

ideas?

Quote from: Klark Kent on May 18, 2008, 02:37:49 PM

i assumed you were designing them yourself but even if you are buying canned tribal art decals, you might want to clearcoat over the decal. I know Ive read something on here about that.

I am not buying canned tribal art decals. My gf is a graphic designer & she can design and print anything I want on my bike.

That's why I want something unique

Klark Kent · « **Reply #9 on:** May 18, 2008, 03:18:09 PM »

then skip the tribal.

and unless the wife does vehicle graphics i would still look into what kind of clearcoat if any is best with decals. although it does look like you know wht you are doing with paint.

+1 on the tank colors in the side cover graphic. as the dude would say, it really ties the whole room together.

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #10 on:** May 18, 2008, 03:43:03 PM »

just throwing out ideas, do the side cover to look like the side of the tank and maybe some red celtic knotwork?

Hope · « **Reply #11 on:** May 18, 2008, 03:58:34 PM »

Quote from: fuzzybutt on May 18, 2008, 03:43:03 PM

just throwing out ideas, do the side cover to look like the side of the tank and maybe some red celtic knotwork?

maybe some scrolly things, ya think?

333 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 18, 2008, 04:12:51 PM »

I think the side covers should mirror the tank. I assume the tank is all paint?

Hope · « **Reply #13 on:** May 18, 2008, 05:04:45 PM »

yep. the tank is all paint

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #14 on:** May 18, 2008, 05:08:18 PM »

Quote from: Hope on May 18, 2008, 03:58:34 PM

Quote from: fuzzybutt on May 18, 2008, 03:43:03 PM
just throwing out ideas, do the side cover to look like the side of the tank and maybe some red celtic knotwork?

maybe some scrolly things, ya think?

that would be cool, but not ALOT of scroll work, small amount to enhhance the paint scheme

BobbyR · « **Reply #15 on:** May 18, 2008, 06:25:14 PM »

I think the Tribal Art looks fine. I would lose the Honda 350 stuff. It looks cluttered.

Hope · « **Reply #16 on:** May 18, 2008, 07:19:32 PM »

Quote from: BobbyR on May 18, 2008, 06:25:14 PM

I think the Tribal Art looks fine. I would lose the Honda 350 stuff. It looks cluttered.

It's a 550.

BobbyR · « **Reply #17 on:** May 18, 2008, 07:26:48 PM »

Quote from: Hope on May 18, 2008, 07:19:32 PM

Quote from: BobbyR on May 18, 2008, 06:25:14 PM
I think the Tribal Art looks fine. I would lose the Honda 350 stuff. It looks cluttered.

It's a 550.

350, 550, it still looks cluttered. A nice centered design would look great. I think the tank is great as it is.

tramp · « **Reply #18 on:** May 19, 2008, 04:08:31 AM »

or you could go crazy and put a h\d sticker on it
now that would be a conversation piece

Gregorymoto · « **Reply #19 on:** May 19, 2008, 05:36:11 AM »

Pin Stripe it

troppo · « **Reply #20 on:** May 19, 2008, 05:38:14 AM »

Each to their own, if you like it then do it...
Not to my taste though, but its your bike and you should do it to your taste...

333 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 19, 2008, 07:12:30 AM »

I'm with Bobby. It's a little busy. As I was eluding to in my previous post, I would match the tank and side cover paint schemes. Put the "Honda" on the tank, maybe with a wing logo, and the ~~350~~ 550 on the side cover. Any chance of matching the color of the red pinstripe and the wording? The black seems like too much contrast. IMHO,the tribal might look better on the top of the tank and also in the red.

Stan

Hope · « **Reply #22 on:** May 19, 2008, 08:28:27 AM »

hmm... more ideas to ponder. I may post some more pics of my ideas before painting or sticking any vinyl on the tank or side covers.

mystic_1 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 19, 2008, 08:30:46 AM »

The digital age is a wonderful thing

mystic_1

Hope · « **Reply #24 on:** May 19, 2008, 08:31:30 AM »

Quote from: mystic_1 on May 19, 2008, 08:30:46 AM

The digital age is a wonderful thing

mystic_1

True. I can check out designs before I mess up my good paint job!

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