Change "KAWASAKI" tank decal color?

Dat_Ninja_There · March 3rd, 2011, 10:22 AM

So I realize that the "KAWASAKI" tank decal is under the clear coat, and essentially impossible to remove without pretty much sanding off. But has anyone tried to cover it up with an OEM decal of a different color one? I was thinking about this because I really dislike the white "KAWASAKI" & "Ninja" decals. I'm gonna remove the "Ninja" ones and replace with black ones. I was thinking I could buy the black tank emblem for an '09 Sunbeam Red (which has black decals) part #56054-0057 and with some patience and precision, line it up perfectly with the white one and overlay it on top of the white. Basically just cover up the white with a black one.

stealth250 · March 3rd, 2011, 11:20 AM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...=KEVINS_GARAGE

...or what I used before Kevin came along

http://www.tapeworks.com/KAWASAKI%20...2logosets.html

Kevin is MUCH less expensive and that's where I got my "250R" decals from. Everyone who has used him has posted great results. The Tapeworks kit is really nice too but expensive.

kkim · March 3rd, 2011, 11:31 AM

another vote for Kevin. I changed my tank decal color from black to white.

he sells individual letter overlays that are fractionally larger than the original lettering. I thought this would lead to problems with the vinyl overlays coming off, but I've had no problems since doing so. Admittedly, I'm very mindful when handling the tank lettering while working on the bike or washing it, but they have aged well and have had zero problems to date.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...&postcount=121

want1sobad · March 3rd, 2011, 12:19 PM

+1 for kevin

Dat_Ninja_There · March 3rd, 2011, 12:30 PM

Thanks for the info guys, I'll shot him a PM

Dat_Ninja_There · March 3rd, 2011, 12:41 PM

Hopefully he responds soon with a price so I can order the "KAWASAKI" in black, the "Ninja" in black and the "ZX-2R" in black w/ a red "R"

t0ast · March 3rd, 2011, 04:07 PM

+1 for Kevin. He will not disappoint you. You should also post in the thread, as I think he sometimes doesn't monitor that work email account.

Dat_Ninja_There · March 3rd, 2011, 10:17 PM

Kevin already replied to my email, and all I can say is WOW!!! What an amazing deal. I can't wait to get these on my bike.

eddiekay · March 7th, 2011, 08:30 AM

I saw something quite unusual as a cover up. 3M makes this tape that's used on the leading edge of helicopter blades...it's ultra thin, ultr durable, ultra flat black stuff that when applied looks like paint. My friend found some on the job and put it on his sliver FJa to cover up the brand. Of course...it has very little practical use on our bikes but...i think I'm gonna try covering up my KAWI....on my tank. I hear that it can be removed without residue. If it looks right...I'll post a pic.

Dat_Ninja_There · March 19th, 2011, 09:49 PM

Thanks for the info on Kevin. I ordered the tank decals, fairing decals and ZX-2R decals and they were great quality, fast shipping, and all at a GREAT price. I have since sold my Metallic Island Blue Ninja for $700 more then I paid. Some guy was super determined to buy it from me because he loved blue. I sold it to him for $3600 and bought a brand new 2010 Passion Red Ninja for $4000 OTD at Grapevine Kawasaki here in the DFW area. Emailed Kevin again and re-ordered some more ZX-2R decals for the tail fairings.

nelly07 · March 26th, 2011, 10:33 PM

Has he responded. I've tried both emails I found on a different post but I haven't received a response yet

Dat_Ninja_There · March 28th, 2011, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nelly07

Has he responded. I've tried both emails I found on a different post but I haven't received a response yet

I'll PM you his email.

nelly07 · March 28th, 2011, 10:53 AM

Thank you! I got a response today. Hopefully ill have the graphics soon

bbjminardo · February 22nd, 2013, 01:27 AM

Does anyone know if kevin is still around and still does it? I really in need of some black Kawasaki Tank Stickers?!

Ichiro · February 22nd, 2013, 01:14 PM

Email him and see if you get a response. This is the email from one of his posts:

kevins_garage@yahoo.com (kevins_garage)

bbjminardo · February 22nd, 2013, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ichiro

Email him and see if you get a response. This is the email from one of his posts:

kevins_garage@yahoo.com (kevins_garage)

Just got a reply through this email. Thank you so much!

March 3rd, 2011, 10:22 AM	#1
Dat_Ninja_There Shinobi Rider Name: Seth Location: McKinney, TX Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Passion Red Ninja 250R Posts: 79	Change "KAWASAKI" tank decal color? So I realize that the "KAWASAKI" tank decal is under the clear coat, and essentially impossible to remove without pretty much sanding off. But has anyone tried to cover it up with an OEM decal of a different color one? I was thinking about this because I really dislike the white "KAWASAKI" & "Ninja" decals. I'm gonna remove the "Ninja" ones and replace with black ones. I was thinking I could buy the black tank emblem for an '09 Sunbeam Red (which has black decals) part #56054-0057 and with some patience and precision, line it up perfectly with the white one and overlay it on top of the white. Basically just cover up the white with a black one.

March 3rd, 2011, 11:20 AM	#2
stealth250 Gearhead Name: Mike Location: IND Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 242	http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...=KEVINS_GARAGE ...or what I used before Kevin came along http://www.tapeworks.com/KAWASAKI%20...2logosets.html Kevin is MUCH less expensive and that's where I got my "250R" decals from. Everyone who has used him has posted great results. The Tapeworks kit is really nice too but expensive. __________________________________________________

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March 3rd, 2011, 11:31 AM	#3
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	another vote for Kevin. I changed my tank decal color from black to white. he sells individual letter overlays that are fractionally larger than the original lettering. I thought this would lead to problems with the vinyl overlays coming off, but I've had no problems since doing so. Admittedly, I'm very mindful when handling the tank lettering while working on the bike or washing it, but they have aged well and have had zero problems to date. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...&postcount=121

March 3rd, 2011, 12:19 PM	#4
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	+1 for kevin

March 3rd, 2011, 12:30 PM	#5
Dat_Ninja_There Shinobi Rider Name: Seth Location: McKinney, TX Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Passion Red Ninja 250R Posts: 79	Thanks for the info guys, I'll shot him a PM

March 3rd, 2011, 12:41 PM	#6
Dat_Ninja_There Shinobi Rider Name: Seth Location: McKinney, TX Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Passion Red Ninja 250R Posts: 79	Hopefully he responds soon with a price so I can order the "KAWASAKI" in black, the "Ninja" in black and the "ZX-2R" in black w/ a red "R"

March 3rd, 2011, 04:07 PM	#7
t0ast ninjette.org member Name: K Location: Bay Area, CA Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 14	+1 for Kevin. He will not disappoint you. You should also post in the thread, as I think he sometimes doesn't monitor that work email account.

March 3rd, 2011, 10:17 PM	#8
Dat_Ninja_There Shinobi Rider Name: Seth Location: McKinney, TX Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Passion Red Ninja 250R Posts: 79	Kevin already replied to my email, and all I can say is WOW!!! What an amazing deal. I can't wait to get these on my bike.

March 7th, 2011, 08:30 AM	#9
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	I saw something quite unusual as a cover up. 3M makes this tape that's used on the leading edge of helicopter blades...it's ultra thin, ultr durable, ultra flat black stuff that when applied looks like paint. My friend found some on the job and put it on his sliver FJa to cover up the brand. Of course...it has very little practical use on our bikes but...i think I'm gonna try covering up my KAWI....on my tank. I hear that it can be removed without residue. If it looks right...I'll post a pic.

March 19th, 2011, 09:49 PM	#10
Dat_Ninja_There Shinobi Rider Name: Seth Location: McKinney, TX Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Passion Red Ninja 250R Posts: 79	Thanks for the info on Kevin. I ordered the tank decals, fairing decals and ZX-2R decals and they were great quality, fast shipping, and all at a GREAT price. I have since sold my Metallic Island Blue Ninja for $700 more then I paid. Some guy was super determined to buy it from me because he loved blue. I sold it to him for $3600 and bought a brand new 2010 Passion Red Ninja for $4000 OTD at Grapevine Kawasaki here in the DFW area. Emailed Kevin again and re-ordered some more ZX-2R decals for the tail fairings.

March 26th, 2011, 10:33 PM	#11
nelly07 ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Worthington, Ohio Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 31	Has he responded. I've tried both emails I found on a different post but I haven't received a response yet

March 28th, 2011, 10:53 AM	#13
nelly07 ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Worthington, Ohio Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 31	Thank you! I got a response today. Hopefully ill have the graphics soon

February 22nd, 2013, 01:27 AM	#14
bbjminardo ninjette.org member Name: Minardo Location: indy Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Black Ninja 250r Posts: 64	Does anyone know if kevin is still around and still does it? I really in need of some black Kawasaki Tank Stickers?!

February 22nd, 2013, 01:14 PM	#15
Ichiro ninjette.org member Name: Ichiro Location: So.Cal. Long Beach. Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r(sold). 2013 Kymco Super8 150 Posts: 223	Email him and see if you get a response. This is the email from one of his posts: kevins_garage@yahoo.com (kevins_garage)