Topic: cb500 gauge vector image help

[westondc]

Theres a local shop that will print vinyl stickers and I'm going to have them print some custom gauges for my project. i need a template/image to start with. i would rather not tear apart my gauges now just to scan them, plus there in poor shape. anyone have a good pdf or jpeg image of gauges that have the correct speed and rpm indication for a CB500? I've been searching the forum but haven't been able to locate a good quality picture to start with. also, if anyone else is looking for custom faces for a cb500 or cb550 maybe we can agree on an image and i'll have the shop make extra and ship them to those persons interested for the price i can get them for. i've been hoping that Anubis cycle would start taking orders but it's hard to say if/when that will happen. http://www.anubiscycle.com/honda-cb500-gauge-faces.htm
so if you have a good file image or your interested in some gauge faces pm me or post.

EDIT: i'm hoping someone might give me a quick step by step to the vector process using Xara Extreme. after talking with the shop they recommend that i save my images as vector files or TIF images at no less than 300 dpi which i've done.

[Deceptibong]

Wes,

I got those gauges in the mail today and Ive been wanting to replace the faces too.  Im really interested in a white face with black digits.  what local shop are you talking about? 

[westondc]

http://www.fastsigns.com/107
i need to freshen-up on my photoshop skills and create some custom gauges. i'm making some rough designs right now. i'll send you what i come up with.

[bryanj]

What year id the bike as early clocks are smaller than the K2 which is same size as 750

[the technological J]

here dunno if this thread will help
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=60571.0

[westondc]

What year id the bike as early clocks are smaller than the K2 which is same size as 750

My CB500 is a k1 with the smaller gauges, which I prefer personally.  Same ones are done on the Motorcycle Classics build http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/black-side-down-replacing-Honda-CB-face-plates.aspx
Thanks to a fellow SOHC4 member I now have the vector files and jpeg images to make the larger cb550 and cb750 gauges. No luck finding the smaller k0-k1 faces. I might try to alter the templates I have since the speed and rpm indication is not correct for the smaller gauges. otherwise I'll have to scan my old gauge faces and try my hand at Photoshop.

here dunno if this thread will help
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=60571.0

Yep, checked that thread. Actually I think ive been through nearly every gauge face thread. At this point I just need a template for a k1 cb500 face. Once I have one I’ll post the files for all the gauge faces (500,550,750) on the Tips & Tricks forum.

[cgancos]

If you can get me a scan I could probably vectorize it for you.

let me know

[HawaiiMike]

I wonder if the CB400F decals from reproductiondecals would work?  The only thing I see that's wrong is the redline.

http://www.reproductiondecals.com/default_frameset.html?content.html~main

[westondc]

i'm hoping someone might give me a step by step to the vector process using Xara Extreme. after talking with the shop they recommend that i save my images as vector files or TIF images at no less than 300 dpi which i've done.
http://gallery.sohc4.net/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=310101&g2_serialNumber=3
http://gallery.sohc4.net/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=310104&g2_serialNumber=3
these are just the jpg as the tif files are too large to post.

[domer]

i was going to do the same sh.... stuff. im not sure if my cb500 guages are stock though, take a pic and/or give me a measurment so i can verify.... i have a speedo yanked apart and a tach just waiting for the same. if they match ill get you a vector and .jpg.  might take a few days as my roomate is going to do all the actual digital work, oh and mine are not in great shape so i hope your good with ps!

[westondc]

i was going to do the same sh.... stuff. im not sure if my cb500 guages are stock though, take a pic and/or give me a measurment so i can verify.... i have a speedo yanked apart and a tach just waiting for the same. if they match ill get you a vector and .jpg.  might take a few days as my roomate is going to do all the actual digital work, oh and mine are not in great shape so i hope your good with ps!

thanks, sent you a PM.