crank case stickers (update)

[FearedGS500]

oh oh add me add me i want a red one ! i like the way it looks

[budget speed demon]

Are all these bikes the same size?

...this was the only question posed....and is the one to which I replied....

I have an '04.  I know lots have changed vs. an '89 or so...

actually....not that much has changed over the past 17 years....especially considering most bikes now are on about 3-4 changeover period....but then again...why mess with perfection....

yes yes this is all fine and dandy, but I wanna know if the crank case's are all the same size.

[budget speed demon]

Re-re-updated list is:

Black:
bulletproofcycle
mastrind
trumpetguy

Yellow:
rangerbrown

Red:
surlybruce
blue05twin  x2
budget speed demon (me)
fearedgs500

Blue:
annguyen1981
roger04gs500f
blue05twin
simba

Total of 13 orders. Only 12 more to go.

[budget speed demon]

Running into a slight snag... the one manufacturer I talk to said in order for them to print this, they would have to have a release form from Suzuki because I'm using their logo. So I either need to find a way to get permission from Suzuki, or find another company that doesn't care about such things.

Does anyone have experience in getting permission form a company to use their logo? How difficult is it? I imagine not to easy....

None the less the guy is still going to send me a quote.

[Phaedrus]

I think you are probably better off getting someone in a dark alley to print them 

[FearedGS500]

lol call the main office .. and just be lke hey hommie . i want to print up some case stickers for a bunch of GS500 riders .. i want to use your logo can i ? if so i need a fax saying so ASAP thanks !! .. if they say no .. you should be like ok .. well .. all us GS500 riders will trade our bikes in and get hondas !   ( cant get the  the kaw.  cuz last i heard suz. and kaw. merged .. i know the dirtbikes did .. and they would probly be like .. ok go for it  ) i'd call the main office and see .. cant hurt

[hhgsm31]

just go into word and make a nice fake suzuki letterhead fax sheet and send it over =)
this site is one of the best in giving good accurrate info and not a lot of bs and gets a lot of riders onto suzukis

if you dun wanna do that, there's nothing illegal about a "slight" modification, just change a tiny curve - remmeber what vanilla ice said - it's just taht little bit of difference that makes the big difference

[hhgsm31]

oh also put me in for a set of yellow

[budget speed demon]

I was thinking about talking to somone or sending an e-mail somthing like:

"I'm in the process of making a sticker for the GS500 that fits onto the crank case to cover up any scratches that may have occurred from dropping the bike. I would like to use the stylized Suzuki "S" in my design but written consent is needed from head office. I will only be making between 50 and 60 pieces and they will be sold to fellow gs500 riders who have pre-placed their orders. The stickers will be high quality domed stickers that reflect the high quality products that Suzuki offers. I will only be making one batch in 4 assorted colours (Black, Red, Yellow and Blue) and they will be sold in sets of two. They will fit both the gs500e as well as the gs500f. My artwork and design are available if needed. Thank you so much for you time and I look forward to your response."

[annguyen1981]

I work as a copy center manager, and I know exactly what the company is saying.  You have to have a detailed letter from Suzuki stating that the said printer, can use the "S" logo for said printed project, for said customer, "you".  Also need a quantity allowance.  Some companies will let you do as much as you need, some limit your usage.  Try to to mention that you are SELLING THEM.  The moment that a company hears that you're selling them, they usually yank the permission.

[budget speed demon]

Well there not dumb, I think there gonna know that I'm selling them if I'm making 50 or more. I guess I could say I am giving them to users in return for a donation to the gstwin website. And then I would just have to make a contribution to the site for each set I sell. But to be honest with ya, I wasn't planning on making any money off of these, I'm just doing it so everyone can get a set and because I want a couple sets myself. 

I'm gonna see if the printer has a form I can sign that says I will take all responsibility if Suzuki decides to sue.
Or maybe I'll just find a printer that can do them without asking any questions.

[annguyen1981]

Well, when you talk to a Suzuki Rep, you don't have to tell them how many you're making.  Most copy shops / sign makers don't even check to find out HOW MANY they can legally make.  They just wanna know IF they can legally make them.

[budget speed demon]

I might have a line on a "no questions asked" printer. MIGHT being emphasized. Nothings for sure yet. It looks like this printer might end up costing a bit more though, hopefully I'll still be able to keep them at $38 a set or less. Actually I'm not going to make them if they're going to cost more than that. It's just not worth it.



Re-re-re-updated list is:

Black:
bulletproofcycle
mastrind
trumpetguy

Yellow:
rangerbrown
hhgsm31

Red:
surlybruce
blue05twin  x2
budget speed demon (me)
fearedgs500

Blue:
annguyen1981
roger04gs500f
blue05twin
simba

Total of 14 orders. Only 11 more to go.
Common people, I'm only going to make one batch of these EVER! This could be your last chance to get a set. If you tend to dump you bike I suggest you get a couple sets because your going to be pissed if you dump the bike and these the only thing that you can't replace. There gonna be $38 or less just like the old ones, but with a better graphic if you ask me.



btw, does this mean I get to add graphic designer to my Résumé?   

[annguyen1981]

Question...  What kind of material is this exactly?

I might be able to make them, and if not, I have a friend who's parents have a vinyl sign business.

[budget speed demon]

ask them if they can do domed decals? they'll know what they are.

[bentrider]

I am interested in a set with blue color. Thanks

[budget speed demon]

Re-re-re-re-updated list is:

Black:
bulletproofcycle
mastrind
trumpetguy

Yellow:
rangerbrown
hhgsm31

Red:
surlybruce
blue05twin  x2
budget speed demon (me)
fearedgs500

Blue:
annguyen1981
roger04gs500f
blue05twin
simba
bentrider

15 orders. Just 10 to go.

I'm only going to make one batch of these EVER! This could be your last chance to get a set. If you tend to dump your bike I suggest you get a couple sets because your going to be pissed if you dump the bike and these are the only things that you can't replace. There gonna be $38 a set or less, just like the old ones, but with a better graphic if you ask me.

[JetSwing]

nice long thread, speed demon. 

i don't know if this has been mentioned or not but these stickers are not real carbon fiber. when i sold mine to some dude, he accused me of coning him for selling a fake carbon fiber. i'm just letting everyone know.

[FearedGS500]

slap him .. slap him for being stupid ..

[annguyen1981]

slap him .. slap him for being stupid ..

Violence is NOT the answer!!!
The answer is revenge!
Stupid people require as much of it as possible.  They're using up all the resources of the world, when it could be used by people like us!