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Re: Debating on putting some graphics on my side covers...
« Reply #25 on: May 19, 2008, 10:08:55 AM »
Okay, it is at this time that I must ask about the process of making these graphics.  I'm sure that if the software/hardware/materials are available, many of us could take advantage of this for lots of projects, not limited to M/Cs.
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Re: Debating on putting some graphics on my side covers...
« Reply #26 on: May 19, 2008, 10:53:31 AM »
Okay, it is at this time that I must ask about the process of making these graphics.  I'm sure that if the software/hardware/materials are available, many of us could take advantage of this for lots of projects, not limited to M/Cs.

The process:
I will decide on what I want the graphic to look like
I will bring it to my graphic designer friend
She uses illustrator to create vector file (a high resolution graphic 300dpi)
She sends the high resolution graphic to a place that cuts vinyl (probably a sign shop)
The sign shop will cut the vinyl according to the graphic the designer sends
We get the cut vinyl back and stick it on the bike
I will shoot some clear over the graphic design
Then I will take some pictures and post them up here when we are done

Secret revealed.  Get with your local sign shop & see if they have any graphic designers.  Better yet, check around your town & see if there are any freelance graphic designers who can create the graphic you need.  I eliminate this cost because my graphic designer is my gf.
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Re: Debating on putting some graphics on my side covers...
« Reply #27 on: May 19, 2008, 05:43:07 PM »
I hate to be contrary but the tank looks complete to me. Since you have a graphic artist helping maybe a stylized Honda on the side covers with a simple red pinstripe like you have on the tank.
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Re: Debating on putting some graphics on my side covers...
« Reply #28 on: May 19, 2008, 07:53:03 PM »
 ;D I liked it. I think your gf did a great job.   

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Re: Debating on putting some graphics on my side covers...
« Reply #29 on: May 20, 2008, 07:04:45 AM »
I hate to be contrary but the tank looks complete to me. Since you have a graphic artist helping maybe a stylized Honda on the side covers with a simple red pinstripe like you have on the tank.

Yeah, I really like the tank as is.  I just wanted to do a little something to the side covers.  We'll see.  Nothing's definite yet.

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Re: Debating on putting some graphics on my side covers...
« Reply #30 on: May 20, 2008, 07:06:44 AM »
;D I liked it. I think your gf did a great job.   

It will be yours, and hers :)

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This is hers:


She'll be doing some custom graphics on hers too...