Sponsor Decal Advice

[Repsoul]

Greetings boyz,
Well, most of you know that I am working on getting the Limited Nicky Hayden decals reprinted for we Forum folks. More to come on that as it materializes.

I did not get the standard sponsor kit with my bike and am in the position to finally order one (controlled part). However, something popped in to my head that I wanted to get some feedback on.

I think the Repsol bike looks better with the decal set on it, more of that real race bike look. What I'm thinking is, most of the sponsor decals that come with the bike, I don't really use those products. I was thinking of putting together my own decal set of brands and products I use. You know like shoei, alpinestars, joerocket, (keep the brembo decal ;)), K&N, yoshimura, etc. just to name a few. I haven't decided completely, but you get the idea.

So, what do you guys think? Would it take away from the authenticity of the Repsol bike look? Would it kind of be "out of the box" or more of my own personal look? Need some feedback..............:confused2:

[SIXDOG]

Personally I would stick to the original decal pack...as the bikes get older they will become more collectable and the closer to original they are the better. That being said, it's up to you. Making it "your own" does have a certain appeal. I know it's not much help but thats how I see it...

[rsxscrazy]

i feel you should go for it. Only True repsolians will know what stickers should be there! the look is sweet as i am waiting to put mine on here this spring so it warms up more.

My bike didn't come with them as i am the second owner but going to try it out and if i don't like it i can just pull them off!

I am not for sure if the repsols are going to trun into anything of value as stated as being a collectable. but we'll see!!!

[hondahoon]

i feel you should go for it. Only True repsolians will know what stickers should be there! the look is sweet as i am waiting to put mine on here this spring so it warms up more.

My bike didn't come with them as i am the second owner but going to try it out and if i don't like it i can just pull them off!

I am not for sure if the repsols are going to trun into anything of value as stated as being a collectable. but we'll see!!!

the way global warming is happening you guys are going to be snowed in all year round soon, so... in 20yrs time your repsols will be worth a fortune on the foreign market (cause we can ride all year round) especally with 0 kms on them cause you fellas cant ride :evilgrin::evilgrin::evilgrin:

so tell ya what.. i will buy anyones repsol for hmmm $10 so i can use it as a track bike.. its ok.. i will pay for shipping :evilgrin::evilgrin::evilgrin:

on topic content.. i say original sponsor decal kits

HH

[Repsoul]

Decided to add a poll on this topic. Since there aren't any Presidential candidates worth voting for, here's a chance to vote for something......:p

Thanks again all for the input. ;)

[hondahoon]

Decided to add a poll on this topic. Since there aren't any Presidential candidates worth voting for, here's a chance to vote for something......:p

Thanks again all for the input. ;)

linda lovelace for pesident.. at least she can go the deep throat.... Hillary obviously cant.. cause billy went elsewhere

[cowboyadam]

I voted for buying the factory kit. That way, no matter what, you have it with the bike as long as you

own it. I would copy the set and then use the ones you want to out of it and then put "your" sponsor

decals on it.

[TX Repsol]

I'm a self-professed perfectionist, so I vote for the original "factory" kit.

I totally see your point and wouldn't fault you one bit if you choose to install your own decals. If done well and in good taste, it could be pretty cool.

The factory decals are custom tailored for our bikes. They fit the bike well from a scale standpoint and are (except for the blue GAS decal) all white. So there's a bit of a uniform look, while still representing quite a few sponsors.

Using your own decals could introduce a multitude of colors and cause the bike to become "busy", especially if there's a wide variety of scales with the various decals.

In the end, it's your bike. Do what you want to with it and screw everyone else!

[rsxscrazy]

I'm a self-professed perfectionist, so I vote for the original "factory" kit.

I totally see your point and wouldn't fault you one bit if you choose to install your own decals. If done well and in good taste, it could be pretty cool.

The factory decals are custom tailored for our bikes. They fit the bike well from a scale standpoint and are (except for the blue GAS decal) all white. So there's a bit of a uniform look, while still representing quite a few sponsors.

Using your own decals could introduce a multitude of colors and cause the bike to become "busy", especially if there's a wide variety of scales with the various decals.

In the end, it's your bike. Do what you want to with it and screw everyone else!

completely agree! only Scaled decals and in orginal white. But different names of actual parts on the bike wouldn't be bad. I Really like the idea!

also get the original decal set and if you do use some of the original put them in the right place and swithc out with the ones you arn't using!

[rsxscrazy]

the way global warming is happening you guys are going to be snowed in all year round soon, so... in 20yrs time your repsols will be worth a fortune on the foreign market (cause we can ride all year round) especally with 0 kms on them cause you fellas cant ride :evilgrin::evilgrin::evilgrin:

so tell ya what.. i will buy anyones repsol for hmmm $10 so i can use it as a track bike.. its ok.. i will pay for shipping :evilgrin::evilgrin::evilgrin:

on topic content.. i say original sponsor decal kits

HH

Hey now! i got her out one time last week for about 10 min before it started raining!

I would love to be some where it wasn't 27 degrees as we speak!

[marccbr]

I would go with the factory ones. After all this is a race replica so it should be as close to the RC211V as possible. Kind of like the 1/16 scale models you can buy except this is a rideable 1/1 scale.

[serche]

go with original decals my point of view whats the point of haveing the repsol if you are going to change it might as well just get a regular cbr and paint it your way

[rsxscrazy]

its not like an act of congress. he is just switching out a few names of some stickers not changing repsol to ashland oil company or some **** like that.

It will not effect the look if done right. and honestly other than us who will know its not right?

[1eyebrother]

I think it is a great idea....I would still get the original stickers from Honda just so ya have them....I was debated putting a few differnt stickers on mine, but the wife said no way.....

i just bought some RC211V decals to put on the bike...I will pull off the CBR racing decal and put those in the same area.....I also bought some new #69 stickes for the front of the bike....

[Hondaman69]

I prefer the ones that come with the bike, but it is your bike to design so do what will make you happy. At the end of the day it is your bike not everyone elses.


linda lovelace for pesident.. at least she can go the deep throat
Yah I cought one of her speaches the other day and she said that Aussie men are too small and only an apetizer to her.
She says she prefers Americans when she is working on her deep throat skills because they pack a punch.
Boo-yah.
:eek::p:D:D:p:eek:

[Repsoul]

i just bought some RC211V decals to put on the bike...I will pull off the CBR racing decal and put those in the same area.....I also bought some new #69 stickes for the front of the bike....

I just put on the 211 decals, (post #52, in Nicky Hayden Decal Thread). I didn't remove the CBR racing. I thought it worked well there, take a look I put up some pics. I like your idea though, definitely more realistic to put it there. :dblthumbsup:

[1eyebrother]

I just put on the 211 decals, (post #52, in Nicky Hayden Decal Thread). I didn't remove the CBR racing. I thought it worked well there, take a look I put up some pics. I like your idea though, definitely more realistic to put it there. :dblthumbsup:

looks sweet man...I need to see how big they are when I get them......I will post some pics when I get them on...might be awhile since I am in snowland and freezing.....

[Hondaman69]

well atleast you have seen snow before.:D

[rsxscrazy]

im looking at snow NOW!

[Thomkat]

Everything said, can you still get the factory kit ? I ordered one from Y.O.T, about a month ago,called the other day and was told it's still not in. I had the same thing happen with my spare '05 kit. I wound up waiting almost two full months before the dealer finally found out the kit was discontinued:mad::mad:

[hondahoon]

Everything said, can you still get the factory kit ? I ordered one from Y.O.T, about a month ago,called the other day and was told it's still not in. I had the same thing happen with my spare '05 kit. I wound up waiting almost two full months before the dealer finally found out the kit was discontinued:mad::mad:

yup.. can get both over here so if oyu need hookin up le me know

HH

[Repsoul]

Okay,
I like what you guys are saying about the factory set. Not only that but the left side underbelly of the bike has much less to work with then the right. So, I think I'm going to pick and choose between some factory and some of my own. First one I did was instead of the GAS jeans logo (does anybody even wear these??) on the windshield and the front tire cover, I've decided to use Alpinestars Logos instead. Here are the first 2 and the big one is on it's way. Once installed, more pics to follow. Whatcha' think?

Again, thanks for all of the advice. :D

[Hondaman69]

Looking good brother. :D Set that bike up the way you would like it to look considering you are the one riding it.
I did see a Gas jeans company one time when we went to England on a deployment. They are pretty expensive.:eek:

[TX Repsol]

Whatcha' think?

I like it. Cool decals.

But I'll play devil's advocate and say I also like the contrast between the GAS decal's blue color and the orange color of the upper fairing... :p

[highside]

And now here's the other catch, companies that normally supply rider's gear don't advertise on the bike itself but the rider's leathers. So while a rider may be sponsered by Shoei, you will hardly ever see a Shoei decal on the bike. That being said, its your bike and really up to you on how it looks. :)

[Chuck]

I, like TX, am a perfectionist, however I think haming it up with some unique decals is pretty cool idea.

please post more pix as the project progresses.

[Repsoul]

And now here's the other catch, companies that normally supply rider's gear don't advertise on the bike itself but the rider's leathers. So while a rider may be sponsered by Shoei, you will hardly ever see a Shoei decal on the bike. That being said, its your bike and really up to you on how it looks. :)

Ahh yes Nate, you are correct. However I'm going to get wild'n'crazy and think outside de' box!! :willy_nilly:

Seriously folks, Ya I know but I feel more like a tool sporting GAS jean logos when I'm a Wal-Mart kind of guy and putting the Michelin man on my bike when I'm riding Bridgestones. Thanks again for the input though and as my little project continues, I'll post up more pics. Peace!! :D

[1eyebrother]

lookin good man.....keep us updated...

[highside]

Ahh yes Nate, you are correct. However I'm going to get wild'n'crazy and think outside de' box!! :willy_nilly:

Seriously folks, Ya I know but I feel more like a tool sporting GAS jean logos when I'm a Wal-Mart kind of guy and putting the Michelin man on my bike when I'm riding Bridgestones. Thanks again for the input though and as my little project continues, I'll post up more pics. Peace!! :D


Yes, keep us posted. I am a sticker kind of person anyway. :D

[Repsoul]

The project continues!!

I just got my large A-star decal for the front fender. My belly fairing decals are on order and yes I got some of the original sponsors decals. They're just a little different. :D

Anywho, one of the friggin' corners bubbled when I put it on:mad:
but, I think I was able to salvage it and it looks good. I should hopefully have it completely done within the next 2 weeks.

Also,
My decal maker is sending me 2 more test decals of the Nicky Hayden limited edition set. If you're interested in purchasing a set when they are done, jump over to that thread and keep an eye on it. I'll post up the new pics of those babies when I get em' this week. Until then.......:sleep:

[TX Repsol]

Looks sharp... you gonna put anything besides A* decals on there? :p

[Repsoul]

The project continues!!

I just got my large A-star decal for the front fender. My belly fairing decals are on order and yes I got some of the original sponsors decals. They're just a little different. :D

:p:p


Thanks for the input Chris, and oh ya before I forget.......:p

:D

The A* decals are replacing the GAS Logo. Trying to keep placement area same, just different sponsor.

[1eyebrother]

Lookin good man....

[Hondaman69]

Good job there brother. you gota watch out for them bubbles though theyll get ya.

[TX Repsol]

The A* decals are replacing the GAS Logo. Trying to keep placement area same, just different sponsor.

I figured that's what you were doing, but wanted to :deadhorse: for fun. It's looking good. I'm interested to see what else you come up with.

[rsxscrazy]

looks great and flows alot better than the bright blue gas!

[Repsoul]

Good job there brother. you gota watch out for them bubbles though theyll get ya.

Ya, I wish I would have read Chris's (borofc) thread about his headaches with the decals before I put this on. At least it wasn't a total lose and I was able to salvage it. Now that I have some expert advise, the rest of it should go smoothly. Thanks guys for all of the support. ;)

:You_Rock:

[Repsoul]

looks great and flows alot better than the bright blue gas!

I think so to Trey. I like the GAS blue but it just doesn't match this bike. Sorry TX. :p

[phillyRepluvr]

:twocents:Factory and add ah lil of your own flava......That would mean your a Liberal or non-traditionalist.... See how it looks before placing them on. Because extra could throw of the balance of the factory design its so perfect...

[rsxscrazy]

:twocents:Factory and add ah lil of your own flava......That would mean your a Liberal or non-traditionalist.... See how it looks before placing them on. Because extra could throw of the balance of the factory design its so perfect...

he has already been done read the thread for pictures

[cowboyadam]

I think so to Trey. I like the GAS blue but it just doesn't match this bike. Sorry TX. :p

How do they not match the bike?? They are made for it. Im pretty sure your gonna see them on

the track with Gas stickers on them.

I agree with TX on the contrast of the blue on the orange looking good. Nothing against what your

doing, I just thought your comment was a little off.

[Repsoul]

I like em' Adam. I was just giving a little caa' caa' back to TX. ;)

[cowboyadam]

I like em' Adam. I was just giving a little caa' caa' back to TX. ;)

Gotcha, I was like :confused2:

[Rammstein]

I just found some Nicky Hayden stuff online and took it to my local sticker shop and they made these for my screen and fairing.
Trying to find Gas ones for side of screen on fairing but rare as rocking horse crap


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[Repsoul]

I almost forgot to post up pics of the finished set. :doh:

I've been so focused on deciding on which flush-mounts and integrated tail that I forgot about my previous project, my bad. Still haven't found what I want so if anyone has any suggestions or a nice set to sell, PM me. ;)

Whoa!! I just :hijacked: my own freakin' thread. :shortbus:

Anywho, thanks for all of the input and here is what I finally came up with. I love it and think it looks awesome. The factory kit will be for back-up purposes or until I get bored decide to slap that on. Either way it's still a Repsol. ;)

[SIXDOG]

Looks good bud.....there is something to be said about individuality.

[TX Repsol]

I've been so focused on deciding on which flush-mounts and integrated tail that I forgot about my previous project, my bad. Still haven't found what I want so if anyone has any suggestions or a nice set to sell, PM me. ;)

Fenders / Blinkers (http://www.repsolforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=37) ;)

[CBRmanimal]

I stink the OEM decal set part number is 83702-MEL-A51 and is available for $83.69 from www.servicehonda.com

[perritis]

Man! You shouldn't even ask that question, what differenciates US (repsolians) is the authenticity of the product. Definitely go with the original kit. Nothing like the real deal! ;) Those blinkers have to go asap!