Hi all, I'm seriously considering removing the tank decals.
On my new white 650A.
Going to replace the arrow design with a simple black or silver "V-Strom".
What do the members think? Should it be black or silver?

I know its all a matter of taste...

Do you want your 650 to look like the only white dl1000 in captivity? for what its worth, I reckon leave well alone -

 

Do you want your 650 to look like the only white dl1000 in captivity?-

There's actually a white one in exsistance???!!!!:jawdrop:

 

About a week after I bought my white K9 the rh side emblem lifted in the 40+ temps and I peeled it off in one go as it didn't look like it was going to stick down properly again. Figured I may as well do the left side and that peeled straight off as well. IMHO the design of the 09 emblems doesn't suit the white bikes and I prefer mine without them. Too dark to take a shot now but I'll stick a pic up tomorrow if you want to wait before you do it.

 

That would be good if you can. I have seen a pic of a Vstrom without any tank decal. IMO the simple V-Strom adds something but not over the top like the current 650 tank decals. :thumbup:

 

Hi Bruso,
I'd go with the "silver", but I'm attracted to shiney things:bom_stunned:

BTW, where'd you get the new stickers?

:cheers2:
Cheers,
BOB.

 

I too think the arrow design on the white bike is a bit over the top. I like the plain simple "V-Strom" just under the S on the fairing. Works for the DL1000. The 650 looks pretty much the same from a distance, except for the DL 650 on the back side panels. Only Stromers are going to pick up on it anyhow.

As Astrobob said, I would try the silver decals first.

As for the source try ebay seller "mrstretchedgraphics" in UK.

 

"Do you want your 650 to look like the only white dl1000 in captivity? for what its worth, I reckon leave well alone -"

The DL1000s don't look that much different except for the stickers and colour selection.

 

Yep, that one is the DL1000, Greywolf. There are black cutouts on the lower fairing. Thanks for that.
Do like the tank protection pad...

 

Here are a few of my Wee:

 

Thanks for the pics, Scrivens. Nice bike without all that graffitti on the fairing. Looks very tidy but not quite as far as i want to go... I do like it though.

 

Factory 650 decals removed.

I decided to bite the bullet . With the help of a heat gun on a low setting. Removed the fairing V-strom decals.
Came off pretty cleanly, with minimal glue residue. :thumbup:

Next step is for the new decals. Which i will leave for another day.

 

Use prepsol to get rid of any remaining glue. Supercheap, repco etc sell it, usually where the painting stuff is.

 

Thanks for the tip, Themadone.

The new silver decals are on the bike. Will take some pics if it's sunny tomorrow. Then post them up here.

 

Job done

What do you think?

 

What do you think?

:thumbup:SHINEY!!:thumbup:
:cheers2:
Cheers
BOB.

 

Looks good - but I'd ditch the "S" badge as well.

 

Revolt against the kmart look and remove the sticker. Did it and replaced it with something subtle and personal and to me looks great.:thumbup:

 

Less is more...

Thanks to everybody for their comments. :thumbup:

I'm actually quite pleased with the results and the new look. :hurray:
Sure beats the OEM decals ( Kmart look...hehe). Which is really in your face on the white bikes.

I admit, it is reminiscent of the DL1000, but they don't usually come in white or with 650 on the side panels.

A nice balance between the original look and having no decal or badge on the fairing. Tidys it up IMO.

:yesnod:

 

Looks good mate, much cleaner than stock decals.

 

Add some blue and red lights and you could be a law dog.

 

Actually my mate was riding his black Triumph Tiger today. We was out on a ride of about 300kms. Every time he saw me close up the gap with my white helmet and hi-vis jacket. Reckoned it just looked like a cop bike in his mirror. :biggrinjester:

 

Nice looking white bikes ! Good job guys!

Here's mine

 

Of all the colors I've seen on various Stroms, the de-stickered white has got to be the best looking. Guess what I'll be doing next winter...?

 

I did mine last weekend, held a warm wet cloth over an end section of the decal for a few seconds then it just peeded right off, I just had to hold the cloth against the decal as I peeled to keep it warm. I had to use a bit of goo remover afterwards but the whole job took about 10 minutes. I could post a photo but it would look exactly like Bruso's bike anyway.

 

Hi Kev, You gunna do the simple V-strom decal thing or leave it bare?

 

Just going to leave it bare for now (which might turn out to be forever), except the sliver S Suzuki logo.

I guess there are plenty of places to buy decals if I feel the need to add them.

 

Hello to everyone - I just took the black "V-Strom" decals off the sides of the tank and think it looks very beautiful without them - the red tank balances out all the black on the rest of the bike. I'm a vocal advocate of the Strom - don't need to advertise it on the tank in black script !

dearing

 

It's all a matter of taste, as well as making your bike a bit different and personal, to all those other Stroms out there that are the same colour. :thumbup:

Do you care to post a pic of your bike without the decal on?

 

Have you ever considered replacing decals with any of these? http://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?t=43293

 

Think I go with something generic without engine size, when it comes to tank/fairing decals. A simple "V-Strom" does it for me, as they say "less is more". :yesnod:

 

I have a 2008 model, it doesn't have that big ugly arrow, that's why I never wanted to remove it.
Maybe one day I'll take the Suzuki emblem off so people can ask: "Is this a Harley?" :biggrinjester:

 

Think i have seen them at the last rally. Have to say they don't look too bad. Much better than the arrowhead 2009-10.

In deed drawing a rather long bow regarding "is this a Harley?" hahaha, an no oil leaks?. Surely you mean is this a Beemer? Wees have often been compared to the Beemers. :thumbup: