Putting sticker/vinyl/decals to personalize your Ninja...yay or nay?

dkstariob · December 8th, 2009, 07:29 PM

Not trying to look like a MotoGP racer here, but I do like the idea of putting some stuff on the bike to personalize it. Stuff I like such as Wendys, Alpinestars, Dupont, Cialis (JK), etc.

have you guys done anything like this? just was curious about it.

thoughts and feedback would be appreciated.

kkim · December 8th, 2009, 07:38 PM

I've done this.

capt_bugaloo · December 8th, 2009, 07:47 PM

Personally I think it looks rather dorky when someone puts a lot of racer boy decals on his bike. "Hey buddy, we know you're not really sponsored by those companies, because you're just not that good."

bdavison · December 8th, 2009, 08:51 PM

I think there are tasteful decals, and tacky decals.
It looks sweet if done right, but looks goofy if overdone.

Moto13 · December 8th, 2009, 09:14 PM

I guess it depends on the type of decal. If you do something like the decal from above, then that's a slick personalized look, but adding a whole bunch of sponsors doesn't look that good.

tiburonsita · December 8th, 2009, 09:15 PM

It's your baby - personalize it however you want to. I'm a minimalist with my bike.

Snake · December 8th, 2009, 10:17 PM

Everyone has to personalize their bikes in different ways. I say go for it.

karlosdajackal · December 9th, 2009, 01:18 AM

Yay, if its subtle
Nay, if its overdone

I have a couple on at the moment, and probably will put 2 or 3 more at the most. Bike only comes in Green or Black in Ireland so you have to do something to make it stand out a bit.

rockNroll · December 9th, 2009, 04:22 AM

Stickers can look good and stickers can look real bad. Execution is key.

Oh, but don't put stickers on your bike for stuff you don't have... like putting yosh exhaust stickers on a bike with a stock exhaust.

ManyCavies · December 9th, 2009, 09:10 AM

I have done a few things, I think this is my favorite. It's kind of hard to see but there is a nose and mouth.

kevlarorc · December 9th, 2009, 10:20 AM

^ haha. that almost makes me want to add P-40 shark teeth to the nose of my bike. That would be killer.

Sailariel · December 9th, 2009, 02:13 PM

My bike was an SE and came with a bunch of stickers---all black on the lower fairing. It also had "Monster Graphics" on the upper fairing. Monster energy drinks make me barf, so they came off the hair dryer route. I am still debating taking the others off. There are pictures of the bike in the picture section with Monster Graphics and without.

Sailariel · December 9th, 2009, 02:18 PM

Karl, It is appropriate for an Irish bike to be GREEN. I love that color. Rode mine on St. Patrick`s Day last year, and people loved it. We have many people of the Irish Heritage here.

talldrink · December 9th, 2009, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManyCavies

I have done a few things, I think this is my favorite. It's kind of hard to see but there is a nose and mouth.

That is sooooooo cute!

dbotos · December 10th, 2009, 10:27 AM

Unless someone gives me free stuff, I'm not going to give them any free advertising.

250Rocket · December 10th, 2009, 10:38 AM

Why you asking others, it's your bike and you know best what you like.

Personally if I were to offer you my opinion it would be nay. I like the stealth jet black look for my bike. I took off the dealer stickers and even the Ninja. Would have removed Kawasaki had it not been under the clear coat on the tank.

adouglas · December 10th, 2009, 12:24 PM

Since you ask,

Nay.

Tacky.

The bike looks great the way it came from the factory and doesn't need to be tarted up.

I'm the kind of guy who really appreciates a woman who doesn't need make-up, cosmetic surgery, or figure-enhancing clothing to look good. Same with bikes. My new-gen looks sexy as hell without anything extra.

addy126 · December 10th, 2009, 12:34 PM

Minimalist here..... and if i did it would be for the products on the bike. The decal/striping for the 2010 N-250 is way to gawdy. Thank god I got the 2009.

talldrink · December 10th, 2009, 01:34 PM

I say do whatever pleases you as it is YOUR bike.

Personally, I find a few decals to be fine if tastefully applied. I am in the process of adding Kawasaki decals to my bike but ...... .to each his own.

Purspeed · December 13th, 2009, 05:50 PM

Decals are awesome. Just keep it tasteful and apply them properly.

Zombiphone · December 13th, 2009, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbotos

Unless someone gives me free stuff, I'm not going to give them any free advertising.

This.

I personally really don't like the look of logos and such. Unless you're sponsored by that company, it seems kind of cheesy to advertise for them. Otherwise, I just can't see company decals having any personal meaning to them, as, unless your some sort of label queen, there's nothing really you in there.

Custom paint jobs, however, I'm all for. This is probably just the artist in me talking, but I think designing patterns and images or adding stylized little flourishes add a lot more uniqueness and tell a lot more about a person than simply logos for the brands they wear or the places they eat.

But, that's just my opinion. At the end of the day, it's your bike. If adding decals to your bike of your favorite brands and what have you make you smile that much wider everytime you see it, then by all means, don't listen to my nonsense. The whole concept of personalizing something is to make it so it matches your personal aesthetic. So if you like how it looks, go for it

Sailariel · December 16th, 2009, 02:31 PM

Mine was a "Special Edition" with a lot of sponsor decals. It was the last bike available in the state, so I bought it. Today I took all the decals off except for the Kawasaki decals and the Ninja decals. The bike looks a lot better. 18 year old nephew thought the stickers were cool. I never heard of half the stuff the stickers advertised---Attack, Power Commander, LP Racing, Maxxima Racing Oil, Dunlop, Monster Energy.

silver_bullet · December 20th, 2009, 02:13 PM

My bikes are corporate logo free. My Micron logo on the exhaust on my Yamaha is enough. The PUIG on my windscreen is going to come off in the spring. All other aftermarket logos have been stripped. If I get any decals for the ninja they'll probably just be the scratchon body graphic. I did have an ICON logo on my windscreen but I got free gear from them for a couple hours of "modeling" and answering questions at a customer appreciation night at one of the local dealerships.

BUT, it's your bike, if you like the logos put them on.

Sempsei · January 14th, 2011, 06:20 PM

I have a 1991 ex250 which has original decals.
Some look very worn so I'm trying to replace with duplicates.
That said the previous owner dropped it and there are some
deep scratches in the fairing which have been painted over.
I have a love of martial arts so got some decals which say Samurai
in Japanese script. These match the colour of original decals.
The result is a bit of personalizing easily removed if need be
and the eye is drawn away from the scratches.
My point is we are all individual and so are our bikes.
Do what ever makes you smile when you look at it.

wild-bill · January 15th, 2011, 04:25 PM

I like to customoze and personalize mine with a few decals.

CC Cowboy · January 15th, 2011, 05:29 PM

I like the Wendy's idea.

Sailariel · January 15th, 2011, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moto13

I guess it depends on the type of decal. If you do something like the decal from above, then that's a slick personalized look, but adding a whole bunch of sponsors doesn't look that good.

Phil, I did sell the Ninja. I do have Ninja stuff if you are interested. Nice seeing you back. Give me a call. Alex

scotty · January 15th, 2011, 07:09 PM

I keep decals of parts I got on the bike, but I have been thinking of removing them for a "cleaner" look. Plus I don't really care if people know what I have done! Lastest picture of my bike..

tapdiggy · January 15th, 2011, 08:27 PM

If I get stickers or whatnot with parts I buy, I tend to put them on the bike. I figure that if the mfg. is going to include them, I don't mind putting up a tiny bit of publicity if the product is good.

December 8th, 2009, 07:29 PM	#1
dkstariob ninjette.org member Name: Matthew Location: New York Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: 87	Putting sticker/vinyl/decals to personalize your Ninja...yay or nay? Not trying to look like a MotoGP racer here, but I do like the idea of putting some stuff on the bike to personalize it. Stuff I like such as Wendys, Alpinestars, Dupont, Cialis (JK), etc. have you guys done anything like this? just was curious about it. thoughts and feedback would be appreciated.

December 8th, 2009, 07:47 PM	#3
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	Personally I think it looks rather dorky when someone puts a lot of racer boy decals on his bike. "Hey buddy, we know you're not really sponsored by those companies, because you're just not that good." __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

December 8th, 2009, 09:14 PM	#5
Moto13 ninjette.org member Name: Phil or Paco Location: Coast of Maine Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 19	Depends on the type... I guess it depends on the type of decal. If you do something like the decal from above, then that's a slick personalized look, but adding a whole bunch of sponsors doesn't look that good. __________________________________________________ Carpe Diem!

December 9th, 2009, 01:18 AM	#8
karlosdajackal ninjette.org guru Name: Karl Location: Ireland the Hawaii of Europe! Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Fuel Injected Model 2009 Posts: 357	Yay, if its subtle Nay, if its overdone I have a couple on at the moment, and probably will put 2 or 3 more at the most. Bike only comes in Green or Black in Ireland so you have to do something to make it stand out a bit. __________________________________________________ My vlogs on Youtube are here

December 9th, 2009, 09:10 AM	#10
ManyCavies ninjette.org sage Name: Crissy Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): . . . . . . . 2000 Suzuki Intruder VS800 "Suzi", 2008 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 "Yoshi" Posts: 507	I have done a few things, I think this is my favorite. It's kind of hard to see but there is a nose and mouth. __________________________________________________ GO GREEN!! GOT MY PINK ON!!

December 8th, 2009, 07:38 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I've done this.

December 8th, 2009, 08:51 PM	#4
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	I think there are tasteful decals, and tacky decals. It looks sweet if done right, but looks goofy if overdone.

December 8th, 2009, 09:15 PM	#6
tiburonsita ninjette.org member Name: m Location: metro area Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 black Ninja 250R Posts: 177	It's your baby - personalize it however you want to. I'm a minimalist with my bike.

December 8th, 2009, 10:17 PM	#7
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Everyone has to personalize their bikes in different ways. I say go for it.

December 9th, 2009, 04:22 AM	#9
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	Stickers can look good and stickers can look real bad. Execution is key. Oh, but don't put stickers on your bike for stuff you don't have... like putting yosh exhaust stickers on a bike with a stock exhaust.

December 9th, 2009, 10:20 AM	#11
kevlarorc noob motovlogger Name: Gareth Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 2009 250r Posts: 328	^ haha. that almost makes me want to add P-40 shark teeth to the nose of my bike. That would be killer.

December 9th, 2009, 02:13 PM	#12
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	My bike was an SE and came with a bunch of stickers---all black on the lower fairing. It also had "Monster Graphics" on the upper fairing. Monster energy drinks make me barf, so they came off the hair dryer route. I am still debating taking the others off. There are pictures of the bike in the picture section with Monster Graphics and without.

December 9th, 2009, 02:18 PM	#13
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Karl, It is appropriate for an Irish bike to be GREEN. I love that color. Rode mine on St. Patrick`s Day last year, and people loved it. We have many people of the Irish Heritage here.

December 10th, 2009, 10:27 AM	#15
dbotos ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: Southwest VA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2001 EX250 Posts: 58	Unless someone gives me free stuff, I'm not going to give them any free advertising.

December 10th, 2009, 10:38 AM	#16
250Rocket ninjette.org member Name: Rob Location: Montreal, Canada Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 171	Why you asking others, it's your bike and you know best what you like. Personally if I were to offer you my opinion it would be nay. I like the stealth jet black look for my bike. I took off the dealer stickers and even the Ninja. Would have removed Kawasaki had it not been under the clear coat on the tank. __________________________________________________ Back on the road again Season 2010 Dam it feels good!

December 10th, 2009, 12:24 PM	#17
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Since you ask, Nay. Tacky. The bike looks great the way it came from the factory and doesn't need to be tarted up. I'm the kind of guy who really appreciates a woman who doesn't need make-up, cosmetic surgery, or figure-enhancing clothing to look good. Same with bikes. My new-gen looks sexy as hell without anything extra.

December 10th, 2009, 12:34 PM	#18
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	Minimalist here..... and if i did it would be for the products on the bike. The decal/striping for the 2010 N-250 is way to gawdy. Thank god I got the 2009.

December 10th, 2009, 01:34 PM	#19
talldrink ninjette.org guru Name: Deb Location: Philly Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '09 ninja 250 (blue) Posts: 295	I say do whatever pleases you as it is YOUR bike. Personally, I find a few decals to be fine if tastefully applied. I am in the process of adding Kawasaki decals to my bike but ...... .to each his own. __________________________________________________ A woman is like a teabag; you never know how strong she is until she's in hot water!

December 13th, 2009, 05:50 PM	#20
Purspeed ninjette.org guru Name: Purspeed Location: Los Angeles, CA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	Decals are awesome. Just keep it tasteful and apply them properly. __________________________________________________ "This is my Ninja. There are many like it, but this one is mine..." ~ Purspeed (ca. Nov, 2008)

December 16th, 2009, 02:31 PM	#22
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Mine was a "Special Edition" with a lot of sponsor decals. It was the last bike available in the state, so I bought it. Today I took all the decals off except for the Kawasaki decals and the Ninja decals. The bike looks a lot better. 18 year old nephew thought the stickers were cool. I never heard of half the stuff the stickers advertised---Attack, Power Commander, LP Racing, Maxxima Racing Oil, Dunlop, Monster Energy.

December 20th, 2009, 02:13 PM	#23
silver_bullet ninjette.org member Name: Seth Location: Maine Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 YZF600R, 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 160	My bikes are corporate logo free. My Micron logo on the exhaust on my Yamaha is enough. The PUIG on my windscreen is going to come off in the spring. All other aftermarket logos have been stripped. If I get any decals for the ninja they'll probably just be the scratchon body graphic. I did have an ICON logo on my windscreen but I got free gear from them for a couple hours of "modeling" and answering questions at a customer appreciation night at one of the local dealerships. BUT, it's your bike, if you like the logos put them on.

January 14th, 2011, 06:20 PM	#24
Sempsei ninjette.org newbie Name: Graeme Location: Taree, NSW, Australia Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1991 GPX250 (EX250) Posts: 2	I have a 1991 ex250 which has original decals. Some look very worn so I'm trying to replace with duplicates. That said the previous owner dropped it and there are some deep scratches in the fairing which have been painted over. I have a love of martial arts so got some decals which say Samurai in Japanese script. These match the colour of original decals. The result is a bit of personalizing easily removed if need be and the eye is drawn away from the scratches. My point is we are all individual and so are our bikes. Do what ever makes you smile when you look at it.

January 15th, 2011, 04:25 PM	#25
wild-bill seeking twisties Name: Bill Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '07 Ninja 650R, '09 250R special edition Posts: 199	I like to customoze and personalize mine with a few decals. __________________________________________________ Bill

January 15th, 2011, 05:29 PM	#26
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I like the Wendy's idea. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

January 15th, 2011, 07:09 PM	#28
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	I keep decals of parts I got on the bike, but I have been thinking of removing them for a "cleaner" look. Plus I don't really care if people know what I have done! Lastest picture of my bike.. __________________________________________________

January 15th, 2011, 08:27 PM	#29
tapdiggy Humble Observer Name: Truong Location: Augusta, Maine Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha XT250 Posts: 612	If I get stickers or whatnot with parts I buy, I tend to put them on the bike. I figure that if the mfg. is going to include them, I don't mind putting up a tiny bit of publicity if the product is good. __________________________________________________ Everything I post is "IN MY HONEST OPINION". Why is "Parking Lot Enduro" not a thing?

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