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Jim_R Ex Member	gas tank graphix 03/09/06 at 06:38:22 What do you guys think about me buying this for my tank? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-Suzuki-Fuel-Tank-Tape-Savage-Orange-LS650-... on this im not sure. I would love some flame decal but I cant find any that look decent. I was going to get it airbrushed but me and Torque found out the hard way my airbrush artist friend is terrible.
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Reelthing Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Fish or ride that is the question Posts: 5397 Houston,Tx Gender:	Re: gas tank graphix Reply #1 - 03/09/06 at 06:58:49 certainly different strokes for different folks - but I like the understated gold suzuki sticker from the '95 and older model best I think
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red2k1 Ex Member	Re: gas tank graphix Reply #2 - 03/09/06 at 07:26:48 One of the better Suzuki graphics. However, I think the Savage looks much better without any company specific graphics anywhere.
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USCG Cremeans Ex Member	Re: gas tank graphix Reply #3 - 03/09/06 at 07:40:37 I'm having the same delema.. painted savage and nothing on it.. i can't decide if i want to do something custom, buy vynl graphics or put the stock ones on.. or possibly the stock ones that you are looking at as well.
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Savage_Rob Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Mechanically Inclined Amateur Posts: 6972 Texas (Dallas area) Gender:	Re: gas tank graphix Reply #4 - 03/09/06 at 07:42:28 I think the tank looks fine the way it is but you could always try something from these guys: http://www.westonsigns.com/.
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pgolden Ex Member	Re: gas tank graphix Reply #5 - 03/09/06 at 08:09:24 When I painted my bike, I decided to leave off the graphics. (I couldn't afford them). I found some "Savage" graphics on e-bay for less than ten bucks. I put those on my side covers. I see those on e-bay all the time. You get two "SUZUKI" stickers and two "SAVAGE" stickers. I gave the "SUZUKI" stickers to my son.
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vroom1776 Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 2110 Gender:	Re: gas tank graphix Reply #6 - 03/09/06 at 08:27:57 or these guys: http://dawgscyclegrafix.com/
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Reply #7 - 03/09/06 at 08:53:57

Those older Savage tank decals are cool ... way better than the ones used from 2000 to 2004! Love the "Big Single"!

There's a company out there (the name of which escapes me ...) that produces tanks decals in the form of replica "Nose-Art" from WW2 aircraft; the kind with 1940's pin-ups ... these look super unique ... but are probably better suited to Bikes with a flat-black or olive-drab paint job ...

www.cyclegraphics.net

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USCG Cremeans Ex Member	Re: gas tank graphix Reply #8 - 03/09/06 at 09:03:20 i was thinking about getting that image <<--------------- the pin-up on my tank. but my bike is orange so i doubt it would work.. maybe if i had all the red in that picture changed to black it might work out.. the site vroom put up looks like the place i would need to go to have that made into a decal.
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Kropatchek Serious Thumper Offline Why more than 1 cylinder? Posts: 1457 Alphen a/d Rijn Netherlands Gender:	Re: gas tank graphix Reply #9 - 03/09/06 at 09:03:35 Have bought a set, just in case. Prefer this one: Greetz Kropatchek
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Reply #10 - 03/09/06 at 09:31:56

PerrydaSavage wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:03:

Those older Savage tank decals are cool ... way better than the ones used from 2000 to 2004! Love the "Big Single"!

There's a company out there (the name of which escapes me ...) that produces tanks decals in the form of replica "Nose-Art" from WW2 aircraft; the kind with 1940's pin-ups ... these look super unique ... but are probably better suited to Bikes with a flat-black or olive-drab paint job ...

www.cyclegraphics.net
http://www.cyclegraphics.net/images/Z_C_slot10_view7.jpg

Those are reusable vinyl graphics that work pretty well as long as the tank is smooth and clean.

When I first got my Savage, I put some removable flames from CycleGraphics on the tank sides to cover the Suzuki emblems before I actually removed them. Here's an old image:

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Reply #11 - 03/09/06 at 11:28:45

I had previously removed the S40 and Suzuki stickers and badges from my bike and just this past weekend removed the Boulevard badges from the tank. I really like the de-badged look. If I put anything on the tank it will be something that says something about me...something custom, not something I could see on someone elses bike. But for now I'm staying smooth clean and clear....

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PerrydaSavage Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Riding "The Rock"! Posts: 3522 Republic of Newfoundland Gender:	Re: gas tank graphix Reply #12 - 03/09/06 at 12:22:13 Quote: But for now I'm staying smooth clean and clear.... Just like my head! LOL!!
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Reply #13 - 03/09/06 at 12:58:07

its a really hard decision. I think it looks kinda plain without anything so I will have to do something. I have looked at http://www.westonsigns.com/ before and I was not too impressed. There are some decent designs but some look very cheesy. I kinda wanted flames at 1st but they are so oveplayed.

Wow such a large response too. I even though about making my own decal because Im a pro at photoshop, but I heard even with clear coat they fade in the sun. I dont want that at all. Decisions decisions decisions!
Thanks for all your responses

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Savage_Rob Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Mechanically Inclined Amateur Posts: 6972 Texas (Dallas area) Gender:	Re: gas tank graphix Reply #14 - 03/09/06 at 13:20:05 I'm probably gonna go with the flat black look for a while (when I get to doing it at all) either with the suggested truck bed liner or powdercoat. Until then, I am using decals (below) from WestonSigns.com.
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