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skatnbnc Serious Thumper Offline Spinning Pink Posts: 1286 New Bern NC Gender:	Re: She's neekid - now what? Reply #15 - 08/01/07 at 18:09:09 TVR_FSO wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:07: Well? Post some pics for input? Okay, here is the bike sans logos, taken this afternoon on my way out the door to the stealership for the oil filter run.
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Reply #16 - 08/02/07 at 06:26:39

Well I spent waaaay too much time online last night looking at K-Kittys. Very interesting.

End result - not sure if I want to add one permanently. So what do you guys think about a magnet K-Kitty pic?

I was thnking about trying it that way for awhile to see about where I want it positioned, and possibly even put it on the little triangle where the S40 stickerbadge used to be.

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Reply #17 - 08/02/07 at 09:52:48

Part of the fun of owning a bike is deciding how to "make it your own" (can't remember whose ad that was?) Anyway, I say if you like it, try it. There will always be someone who loves it or hates it, lucky for them they have 3 other directions to look! Grin

The only caveat I'd offer is make sure ANYthing you put on stays clean enough on the mating surface not to sctatch or fade the finish underneath so your temporary design doesn't leave permanent reminders if you change your mind. Some magnets do terrible things to clearcoat.
Have fun with it, and let us know how it turns out.

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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28884 L.A. California Gender:	Re: She's nekkid - now what? Reply #18 - 08/02/07 at 11:12:44 it will never stick right as there are no flat surfaces. Double stick tape might be a better choice for temp. Easy to part off with nylon line and a little wd40.
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Reply #19 - 08/02/07 at 12:45:21

verslagen1 wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:08:

it will never stick right as there are no flat surfaces.
Double stick tape might be a better choice for temp.
Easy to part off with nylon line and a little wd40.

Yeah, I thought about the curved surface; the tank in particular. So trying any ideas on the little side panel was my idea for seing how "I" like it.

Will see about the magnet scratching problem. Right now I have a tiny tiny City of New Bern bear* on the side of my battery box. It is made from very soft vinyl and a really wuss thin magnet. It barely stays in place, but I like him, so he stays.

I also knew you guys would have ideas for decor that I would not even know about, and that has turned out to be true, and great fun exploring.

Frankly I don't give a rats arse what anyone else thinks about it - as Southpaw said, they don't have to look!

*New Bern is named after Bern Switzerland. Bern is the Swiss word for BEAR, so that is the town logo.

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oldman Ex Member	Re: She's nekkid - now what? Reply #20 - 08/02/07 at 17:28:52 I like decals! This one came from Advanced Auto Parts ,It is under several coats of tinted clear. No you can't feel or see the edges of the decal..
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TVR_FSO Serious Thumper Offline I'm Ya Huckleberry.... Posts: 870 Frisco, Texas Gender:	Re: She's nekkid - now what? Reply #21 - 08/02/07 at 18:29:46 Can't imagine puttin a sticker on her now....but thats just me.....
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Reply #22 - 08/02/07 at 18:39:13

TVR_FSO wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:08:

Can't imagine puttin a sticker on her now....but thats just me.....

I'm going with sticker idea for now because it can be easily removed.

However, I had a guy today who said he paints bikes with those fancy designs that HD around here sport, and he said he would be happy to paint the crazy Hello Kitty onto mine if I wanted.

It's kinda like a tattoo though...a little too permanent for just now. Wink

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Reply #23 - 08/02/07 at 18:56:19

skatnbnc wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:08:

I'm going with sticker idea for now because it can be easily removed.

However, I had a guy today who said he paints bikes with those fancy designs that HD around here sport, and he said he would be happy to paint the crazy Hello Kitty onto mine if I wanted.

It's kinda like a tattoo though...a little too permanent for just now. Wink

Yep. The paint tattoo is rather permanent....well, Unless ya sand it off, but stickers can look tacky, imho...

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skatnbnc Serious Thumper Offline Spinning Pink Posts: 1286 New Bern NC Gender:	Re: She's nekkid - now what? Reply #24 - 08/04/07 at 12:40:15 In between maintenance today I stuck the kitty on. I think it's too small, but the bigger one would not stay on because of the curvature. Don't forget, this is all an experiment so input is welcome. Any brillant thoughts?
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TVR_FSO Serious Thumper Offline I'm Ya Huckleberry.... Posts: 870 Frisco, Texas Gender:	Re: She's nekkid - now what? Reply #25 - 08/04/07 at 12:56:21 I have to keep telling myself "Girls bike, Girls bike, Girls Bike." Size looks about right to me.
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skatnbnc Serious Thumper Offline Spinning Pink Posts: 1286 New Bern NC Gender:	Re: She's nekkid - now what? Reply #26 - 08/04/07 at 12:59:03 TVR_FSO wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:08: I have to keep telling myself "Girls bike, Girls bike, Girls Bike." Size looks about right to me. Hee hee hee. I know, its a paradigm shift.
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Reply #27 - 08/04/07 at 22:45:40

Hey! Understated is underrated (I think that's the phrase). It catches the eye without taking over. I like it. How do you feel about it?
I get razzed from a couple of Harley riders about putting an eagle and flag flame on my "jap bike" but they don't get it's not about the bike, it's the rider - hence the "you got three other directions to look' mentality. Start small and see what you like! IMHO, you're going about this the right way and have fun with it. Fair warning, it's been my experience that, like tattoos, once you get started you're rarely satisfied with what you started with! Grin

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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28884 L.A. California Gender:	Re: She's nekkid - now what? Reply #28 - 08/05/07 at 00:26:47 yes, bigger, maybe a bit more aggressive. Maybe in a pose like rambo, bfg at the hip, blasting away. legs spread in a lunge or running. That would be more you since I know you can handle a piece. or in revolutionary garb and musket. Now that's you!
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