LC4 Graphics- Make your own! - Page 3

Wylie · 02-10-2009, 06:10 PM

I'm pretty sure that's a dual Leo Vince exhaust set up, I think a street going version. I'm playing hell finding a dual system that I would like.

dorkpunch · 02-10-2009, 07:35 PM

Trying to figure out a spot to post the files so you can download them... There is 2 files, both are Adobe Illustrator files and they are TINY. I guess for now if you want to PM me your emails I can just email them to you...

Smushed them down and put it in one so you can see basically what there is...

Zerodog · 02-10-2009, 10:20 PM

Here is mine. I had my sticker guy print up a pattern print on I think 14" wide 3M laminated stuff. This is standard MX graphics material. It is what I have on my dirtbikes and what I get stickers made from for suspension. I made templates with butcher paper and a crayon. I rubbed the crayon on the edges and they make a perfect pattern of what you are trying to copy. Then you transfer the shape to the real deal, cut it out and fit it. Lots of windex, heat and time. It took most of an afternoon to install the decals. But they are holding up great 2 years later. This photo is soon after the install.

meat popsicle · 02-11-2009, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Zerodog

Here is mine. I had my sticker guy print up a pattern print on I think 14" wide 3M laminated stuff. This is standard MX graphics material. It is what I have on my dirtbikes and what I get stickers made from for suspension. I made templates with butcher paper and a crayon. I rubbed the crayon on the edges and they make a perfect pattern of what you are trying to copy. Then you transfer the shape to the real deal, cut it out and fit it. Lots of windex, heat and time. It took most of an afternoon to install the decals. But they are holding up great 2 years later. This photo is soon after the install.

ZD, please tell me that is NOT the Hard Parts Rallye Tank.

Zerodog · 02-11-2009, 08:53 AM

Nope, stock tank, painted orange by PO. That was one of the main reasons for the decals. The paint doesn't have enough flex agent or something and on the impact zones popped off like an egg shell. So I needed a good way to cover it up and protect it. A lot cheaper than stripping the tank and repainting.

meat popsicle · 02-11-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Zerodog

Nope, stock tank, painted orange by PO. That was one of the main reasons for the decals. The paint doesn't have enough flex agent or something and on the impact zones popped off like an egg shell. So I needed a good way to cover it up and protect it. A lot cheaper than stripping the tank and repainting.

Phew. The paint didn't look right for the stock paintable tank, and I got worried that it was the Rallye tank that is reportedly not paintable... stickers shouldn't work either. OK, nevermind.

wachs · 02-11-2009, 05:25 PM

wow that's so cool - my 95 620 looked like an easter egg and I pulled off those 'Technocel' graphics before I even got it home.

dorkpunch · 02-11-2009, 09:05 PM

Okay, everyone that sent me an email should have em... Let me know if you have any problems. If you have older versions of Illustrator, I may be able to save them in different formats for you.

laramie LC4 · 02-12-2009, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dorkpunch

Okay, everyone that sent me an email should have em... Let me know if you have any problems. If you have older versions of Illustrator, I may be able to save them in different formats for you.

thanks man, i got the email last night (i guess) and i will check it out this afternoon after work.

laramie

laramie LC4 · 02-12-2009, 03:16 PM

is illustrator the only program you can use to do this??? i dont have a spare $200 laying around to buy it. i can get a free trial version but that is of the "super" expensive version of the program.

any ideas?????

thanks,

laramie

meat popsicle · 02-12-2009, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laramie LC4

is illustrator the only program you can use to do this??? i dont have a spare $200 laying around to buy it. i can get a free trial version but that is of the "super" expensive version of the program.

any ideas?????

thanks,

laramie

DP's Illustrator should be able to "export" a TIFF for you to use with whatever program you want (such as Irfanview).

NICO · 02-13-2009, 05:27 AM

I've been muddling around trying to find a free program to view these as well. I figured I'd plot out several copies on Mylar and store them away. Will post if I find a program that works well, and is free.

For the time being, I guess I'll schmooze one of the marketing girls at the office to open and plot these for me.

zepco · 02-13-2009, 05:52 AM

Those were my ideas to apply on f650 gs

Still tryin to make it

laramie LC4 · 02-14-2009, 07:10 AM

well, i downloaded the "free" version and was able to open the files. now i just have to teach myself how to use AI in the next month before my trial period expires...

laramie

Mtncrzr · 02-14-2009, 08:02 AM

I want graphics to make my Adventure look like this...

02-10-2009, 06:10 PM	#31
Wylie Back in the saddle again Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Shoshone, Idaho Oddometer: 2,232	I'm pretty sure that's a dual Leo Vince exhaust set up, I think a street going version. I'm playing hell finding a dual system that I would like. __________________ Okay so I'm not Super Man. I'm just the jack of many trades, master of some yet to find and as the world turns that would only be for a matter of time. Okay, screw it, stop the world I'm getting off.

02-10-2009, 07:35 PM	#32
dorkpunch ^OP Oops... Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Blackfoot, ID Oddometer: 4,236	Trying to figure out a spot to post the files so you can download them... There is 2 files, both are Adobe Illustrator files and they are TINY. I guess for now if you want to PM me your emails I can just email them to you... Smushed them down and put it in one so you can see basically what there is... __________________ http://www.mobilemrt.com http://www.dorkpunch.com "I've been going to this high school for SEVEN YEARS. I'm no dummy!" -Charles De Mar.

02-11-2009, 05:25 PM	#37
wachs just passin' through Joined: May 2005 Location: Tumalo, Oregon Oddometer: 4,130	wow that's so cool - my 95 620 looked like an easter egg and I pulled off those 'Technocel' graphics before I even got it home. __________________ Wait till you see what's next!

02-11-2009, 09:05 PM	#38
dorkpunch ^OP Oops... Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Blackfoot, ID Oddometer: 4,236	Okay, everyone that sent me an email should have em... Let me know if you have any problems. If you have older versions of Illustrator, I may be able to save them in different formats for you. __________________ http://www.mobilemrt.com http://www.dorkpunch.com "I've been going to this high school for SEVEN YEARS. I'm no dummy!" -Charles De Mar.

02-12-2009, 03:16 PM	#40
laramie LC4 crash test dummy! Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Tucson, Az Oddometer: 2,056	is illustrator the only program you can use to do this??? i dont have a spare $200 laying around to buy it. i can get a free trial version but that is of the "super" expensive version of the program. any ideas????? thanks, laramie __________________ DON'T TRUST CUT 7! HE IS A CROOK! ASK ME HOW I KNOW. '12 LC8 990R, '02 LC4 640, '05 WR 450f (part-out), '98 XR400R, '76 KE100, '05 525 (Step-Child)

02-10-2009, 10:20 PM	#33
Zerodog Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: SLC, UT Oddometer: 1,233	Here is mine. I had my sticker guy print up a pattern print on I think 14" wide 3M laminated stuff. This is standard MX graphics material. It is what I have on my dirtbikes and what I get stickers made from for suspension. I made templates with butcher paper and a crayon. I rubbed the crayon on the edges and they make a perfect pattern of what you are trying to copy. Then you transfer the shape to the real deal, cut it out and fit it. Lots of windex, heat and time. It took most of an afternoon to install the decals. But they are holding up great 2 years later. This photo is soon after the install.

02-11-2009, 08:53 AM	#35
Zerodog Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: SLC, UT Oddometer: 1,233	Nope, stock tank, painted orange by PO. That was one of the main reasons for the decals. The paint doesn't have enough flex agent or something and on the impact zones popped off like an egg shell. So I needed a good way to cover it up and protect it. A lot cheaper than stripping the tank and repainting.

02-13-2009, 05:27 AM	#42
NICO NWGS's pwner!1!!1! Joined: May 2006 Oddometer: 18,577	I've been muddling around trying to find a free program to view these as well. I figured I'd plot out several copies on Mylar and store them away. Will post if I find a program that works well, and is free. For the time being, I guess I'll schmooze one of the marketing girls at the office to open and plot these for me. __________________

02-13-2009, 05:52 AM	#43
zepco yearning to 'been there' Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Türkiye / Bursa Oddometer: 23	Those were my ideas to apply on f650 gs Still tryin to make it __________________ . ...zepco...

02-14-2009, 07:10 AM	#44
laramie LC4 crash test dummy! Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Tucson, Az Oddometer: 2,056	well, i downloaded the "free" version and was able to open the files. now i just have to teach myself how to use AI in the next month before my trial period expires... laramie __________________ DON'T TRUST CUT 7! HE IS A CROOK! ASK ME HOW I KNOW. '12 LC8 990R, '02 LC4 640, '05 WR 450f (part-out), '98 XR400R, '76 KE100, '05 525 (Step-Child)

02-14-2009, 08:02 AM	#45
Mtncrzr Just Kidding, not really Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Fort Collins, the Mtns Oddometer: 1,203	I want graphics to make my Adventure look like this... __________________ I'll be the one on the horizontal silver 640 KTM Adventure.

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