Graphics

Apex · March 15th, 2009, 03:36 PM

Thinking about doing a different color combo on my black ride. The red flames are ok, but I want to change it up some. I was not sure if anyone knew of a place that had a graphics kit for the 250F's. I was trying to avoid the custom route if possible.

noche_caliente · March 15th, 2009, 04:18 PM

Nani has the flames on hers redone from red to pink...

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpnfrk

I got the flames (and the rim stripes) from Tapeworks.com.

...

Apex · March 15th, 2009, 05:30 PM

I was thinking more a race-type graphics kit. I may have to dig something up and cut it myself.

Jiu Jitsu Player · March 17th, 2009, 04:44 PM

Does anyone know of a site that sells quality, realistic looking carbon fiber vinyl? I've ordered a couple of sheets from vendors on ebay that just look like checkered chrome more than anything. The ones on tapewerks.com look pretty good, but I was just curious if anyone had actually seen the vinyl in real life? thanks.

z28melissa · March 29th, 2009, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiu Jitsu Player

Does anyone know of a site that sells quality, realistic looking carbon fiber vinyl? I've ordered a couple of sheets from vendors on ebay that just look like checkered chrome more than anything. The ones on tapewerks.com look pretty good, but I was just curious if anyone had actually seen the vinyl in real life? thanks.

I run a sign shop for a living and I recently got a new carbon fiber in that looks MUCH more realistic than the old checkered stuff. The only downfall to it is that it doesn't conform well around curves, it's fairly stiff (like Chrome vinyl if you've ever used that). Here's what it looks like...

I assume it's the same stuff you're seeing on tapewerks.

bikerchris · March 29th, 2009, 04:47 PM

I also have a black 2007 with the red flames. I had to peel one off because it had scratches (from the prior owner). I was thinking about taking them all off and doing carbon fiber flames in the same or a different pattern. Ya know, people say those flames are silly, but if Kawasaki did something different and one of us created those flames, they'd say "Hey, those flames look kinda cool!" But the red is a bit much for me and I'd like something more suttle and mature. I saw that same carbon fiber decal material at Pep Boys when I was on vacation in Florida. I should have bought some. It looked fairly realistic.

Where in Texas are you at anyway? I'm near San Antonio.

Chris

Apex · March 30th, 2009, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikerchris

I also have a black 2007 with the red flames. I had to peel one off because it had scratches (from the prior owner). I was thinking about taking them all off and doing carbon fiber flames in the same or a different pattern. Ya know, people say those flames are silly, but if Kawasaki did something different and one of us created those flames, they'd say "Hey, those flames look kinda cool!" But the red is a bit much for me and I'd like something more suttle and mature. I saw that same carbon fiber decal material at Pep Boys when I was on vacation in Florida. I should have bought some. It looked fairly realistic.

Where in Texas are you at anyway? I'm near San Antonio.

Chris

Houston, on the San Antonio side.

Jiu Jitsu Player · March 30th, 2009, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z28melissa

I run a sign shop for a living and I recently got a new carbon fiber in that looks MUCH more realistic than the old checkered stuff. The only downfall to it is that it doesn't conform well around curves, it's fairly stiff (like Chrome vinyl if you've ever used that). Here's what it looks like...

I assume it's the same stuff you're seeing on tapewerks.

that's the best looking carbon fiber vinyl I've seen so far. Do you have it available to order?

z28melissa · March 31st, 2009, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiu Jitsu Player

that's the best looking carbon fiber vinyl I've seen so far. Do you have it available to order?

I don't normally sell vinyl off the roll, but it looks very similar if not the exact same as the stuff from tapeworks.

JCCJMM_ · March 31st, 2009, 04:20 PM

Drop by a graphics shop.
With a little money....they can do just about anything you want.

Apex · April 2nd, 2009, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCCJMM_

Drop by a graphics shop.
With a little money....they can do just about anything you want.

Most likely that will need to be my route. I want a more race inspired look. The simple flames really don't accomplish that.

bikerchris · April 2nd, 2009, 10:43 AM

I'm sure interested in seeing what you come up with for a design. I was considering doing something original as well. My wife was going to help me design something as well. Please tell me what you have in mind or send some pics please. If I had some kind of pattern to cover up the last owners scratches on the fairing that would be a bonus.

Apex · April 2nd, 2009, 09:45 PM

I have been thinking about a style like this. Using green stickers for the stripes, or using white.

I may end up just buying sheets of vinyl from a local supplier and cutting it myself.

I'm still looking for other ideas.

I just pulled out some older cycle mags to see what I can think up that would work. Also surfing the net finding AMA Superbike, Moto GP, and other images that I can pull from.

It will have a number setup on the tail of the bike and possibly on the front (covering part of the windscreen).

What I am going to do is take a couple of HQ pics of my bike, load them into photoshop, and then start cutting out the bike. That way I can draw shapes behind it and come up with a good graphics design.

sometimesido · April 2nd, 2009, 10:07 PM

oooh, I want to see what you come up with. This will be interesting.
Speaking of MotoGP, this is what my buddy did with his GXR. The Rizla treatment.

miks · April 2nd, 2009, 10:11 PM

Wow that blue looks bloody awesome! Wonder how it would look like on a 250R... any Photoshop pros care to lend a hand please?

sometimesido · April 2nd, 2009, 11:01 PM

here's a crappy chop. and a little off.

miks · April 2nd, 2009, 11:12 PM

Oh my lord, VERY nice job mate. Nice to see that you chopped on the ugly fender too! Excellent job, I think it looks amazing, and probably looks better with some type of coloured rim too.

Apex · April 3rd, 2009, 07:14 PM

I can't bring myself to paint it for some reason. I only spent 2k on the bike, so spending cash to repaint it just is not something I want to do. I could paint with spray paint, but it would have to be very small parts.

Sound Wave · April 6th, 2009, 12:36 AM

mark, you ever saw this site before? they can do simple to full on graphics. they also do custom work.

http://www.bikeskinz.com/designtypes.htm

Apex · April 17th, 2009, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

mark, you ever saw this site before? they can do simple to full on graphics. they also do custom work.

http://www.bikeskinz.com/designtypes.htm

Ohh thanks for that site! There is a local company around here I was planning on going through, but some of those look pretty nice. Plus I can mix and match what I want if I so desire.

P1NDLESK1N · April 17th, 2009, 01:00 PM

Wow some of those are pretty sweet.

Full writeup on them if you end up getting one imo.

BlueRaven · May 2nd, 2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sometimesido

here's a crappy chop. and a little off.

i think i'm in love......that a gorgeous color

matches my outfit

BlueRaven · May 2nd, 2009, 03:43 PM

i wish i could make green cat eyes design over my headlight. i got the idea when i saw my black cat staring at me with his wicked eyes. if they would have a kind of film that would look similar to colored contacts that i could put over the headlights.

March 15th, 2009, 03:36 PM	#1
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Graphics Thinking about doing a different color combo on my black ride. The red flames are ok, but I want to change it up some. I was not sure if anyone knew of a place that had a graphics kit for the 250F's. I was trying to avoid the custom route if possible. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

March 15th, 2009, 05:30 PM	#3
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I was thinking more a race-type graphics kit. I may have to dig something up and cut it myself. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

March 29th, 2009, 04:47 PM	#6
bikerchris ninjette.org newbie Name: Chris Location: San Antonio Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 6	I was thinking the same thing... I also have a black 2007 with the red flames. I had to peel one off because it had scratches (from the prior owner). I was thinking about taking them all off and doing carbon fiber flames in the same or a different pattern. Ya know, people say those flames are silly, but if Kawasaki did something different and one of us created those flames, they'd say "Hey, those flames look kinda cool!" But the red is a bit much for me and I'd like something more suttle and mature. I saw that same carbon fiber decal material at Pep Boys when I was on vacation in Florida. I should have bought some. It looked fairly realistic. Where in Texas are you at anyway? I'm near San Antonio. Chris

April 2nd, 2009, 10:43 AM	#12
bikerchris ninjette.org newbie Name: Chris Location: San Antonio Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 6	What pattern/style? I'm sure interested in seeing what you come up with for a design. I was considering doing something original as well. My wife was going to help me design something as well. Please tell me what you have in mind or send some pics please. If I had some kind of pattern to cover up the last owners scratches on the fairing that would be a bonus.

April 2nd, 2009, 09:45 PM	#13
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I have been thinking about a style like this. Using green stickers for the stripes, or using white. I may end up just buying sheets of vinyl from a local supplier and cutting it myself. I'm still looking for other ideas. I just pulled out some older cycle mags to see what I can think up that would work. Also surfing the net finding AMA Superbike, Moto GP, and other images that I can pull from. It will have a number setup on the tail of the bike and possibly on the front (covering part of the windscreen). What I am going to do is take a couple of HQ pics of my bike, load them into photoshop, and then start cutting out the bike. That way I can draw shapes behind it and come up with a good graphics design. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

March 17th, 2009, 04:44 PM	#4
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	Does anyone know of a site that sells quality, realistic looking carbon fiber vinyl? I've ordered a couple of sheets from vendors on ebay that just look like checkered chrome more than anything. The ones on tapewerks.com look pretty good, but I was just curious if anyone had actually seen the vinyl in real life? thanks.

March 31st, 2009, 04:20 PM	#10
JCCJMM_ ninjette.org member Name: John-Michael Location: Texas Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 Posts: 133	Drop by a graphics shop. With a little money....they can do just about anything you want.

April 2nd, 2009, 10:07 PM	#14
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	oooh, I want to see what you come up with. This will be interesting. Speaking of MotoGP, this is what my buddy did with his GXR. The Rizla treatment. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 2nd, 2009, 10:11 PM	#15
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Wow that blue looks bloody awesome! Wonder how it would look like on a 250R... any Photoshop pros care to lend a hand please? __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 2nd, 2009, 11:01 PM	#16
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	here's a crappy chop. and a little off. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 2nd, 2009, 11:12 PM	#17
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Oh my lord, VERY nice job mate. Nice to see that you chopped on the ugly fender too! Excellent job, I think it looks amazing, and probably looks better with some type of coloured rim too. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 3rd, 2009, 07:14 PM	#18
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I can't bring myself to paint it for some reason. I only spent 2k on the bike, so spending cash to repaint it just is not something I want to do. I could paint with spray paint, but it would have to be very small parts. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

April 6th, 2009, 12:36 AM	#19
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	mark, you ever saw this site before? they can do simple to full on graphics. they also do custom work. http://www.bikeskinz.com/designtypes.htm

April 17th, 2009, 01:00 PM	#21
P1NDLESK1N ninjette.org member Name: Dario Location: Suffolk County, NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Ninja 300 (Sold), 2016 Z1000 Posts: 239	Wow some of those are pretty sweet. Full writeup on them if you end up getting one imo.

May 2nd, 2009, 03:43 PM	#23
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	i wish i could make green cat eyes design over my headlight. i got the idea when i saw my black cat staring at me with his wicked eyes. if they would have a kind of film that would look similar to colored contacts that i could put over the headlights.

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