decals

dwa · 08-14-2008, 11:23 AM

The only modification that I've done to my 07 is to remove the decals on the side panels and the "Suzuki" decal from the top of the rear fender. I really dislike decals. I miss the old days when actual metal emblems were used.

dwa

Magnar Infectus · 08-14-2008, 11:48 AM

I removed all six decals and the dealer plate cover the first week or two I got my '08.
It was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be. I just used the corner of my license.
If Suzuki or the dealer want me to advertize for them, they're going to have to make it worth my while.

*edited for typos

Sarris · 08-14-2008, 11:52 AM

Ditched the ones on my 2005 too, but left the "S" tank emblems on.

dwa · 08-18-2008, 11:05 AM

Good to hear that I'm not the only one who dislikes the decals. I did leave the Suzuki "S" on the tank. I'm wondering if anyone has done anything special with the side covers. Any graphics, pin striping, etc.?

--dwa

Magnar Infectus · 08-18-2008, 01:49 PM

Nothing on mine currently. Though I am entertaining the thought of having something airbrushed on the tank.

Graydog · 08-20-2008, 11:13 PM

On the side covers I have had "Piglet" (Winnie the Pooh) in vinyl. On the tank I put "Thumper" from Bambi.
Not very original as I have seen a lot of thumpers with Thumper on them. It still surprises me how many other
riders don't get it. On the other hand it helps break the ice with some big bike riders. Some love it and instantly accept the little guy without a seconds notice. (Truth told...all Harley riders cry when "Ol Yeller" dies.)

patrick_777 · 08-21-2008, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Magnar Infectus

If Suzuki or the dealer want me to advertize for them, they're going to have to make it worth my while.

Every time I buy a car at a dealership, I make them take their dealership stickers off before I leave the lot with it. I've had two of them tell me that they wouldn't do it and it was against their policy...until I walked back inside to have them tear up the paperwork.

**jonathan180iq** · 08-21-2008, 09:56 AM

I hate those things. I would prefer most cars only coming with a simple manufacturer logo and be done with it.

rusty rider · 08-23-2008, 07:44 PM

After reading this post, and a couple of adult beverages :roll: I removed my today. I like having just the S on the tank. The bike just looks cleaner.

patrick_777 · 08-23-2008, 09:10 PM

You should take the back seat and rear pegs off, it'll look really clean then.

08-14-2008, 11:23 AM	#1
dwa Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2	decals The only modification that I've done to my 07 is to remove the decals on the side panels and the "Suzuki" decal from the top of the rear fender. I really dislike decals. I miss the old days when actual metal emblems were used. dwa Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-14-2008, 11:48 AM	#2
Magnar Infectus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Unincorporated Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 176	I removed all six decals and the dealer plate cover the first week or two I got my '08. It was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be. I just used the corner of my license. If Suzuki or the dealer want me to advertize for them, they're going to have to make it worth my while. *edited for typos __________________ Signatures? We don need no steenking signatures!
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08-14-2008, 11:52 AM	#3
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Decals Ditched the ones on my 2005 too, but left the "S" tank emblems on. __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-18-2008, 11:05 AM	#4
dwa Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2	decals Good to hear that I'm not the only one who dislikes the decals. I did leave the Suzuki "S" on the tank. I'm wondering if anyone has done anything special with the side covers. Any graphics, pin striping, etc.? --dwa
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08-18-2008, 01:49 PM	#5
Magnar Infectus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Unincorporated Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 176	Nothing on mine currently. Though I am entertaining the thought of having something airbrushed on the tank. __________________ Signatures? We don need no steenking signatures! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-20-2008, 11:13 PM	#6
Graydog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 123	On the side covers I have had "Piglet" (Winnie the Pooh) in vinyl. On the tank I put "Thumper" from Bambi. Not very original as I have seen a lot of thumpers with Thumper on them. It still surprises me how many other riders don't get it. On the other hand it helps break the ice with some big bike riders. Some love it and instantly accept the little guy without a seconds notice. (Truth told...all Harley riders cry when "Ol Yeller" dies.) __________________ Whither is fled the visionary gleam? Where is it now, the glory and the dream?
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08-21-2008, 09:56 AM	#8
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,995	I hate those things. I would prefer most cars only coming with a simple manufacturer logo and be done with it.
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08-23-2008, 07:44 PM	#9
rusty rider Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: terre haute Posts: 142	After reading this post, and a couple of adult beverages :roll: I removed my today. I like having just the S on the tank. The bike just looks cleaner. __________________ Live life simple, so that others can simply live.
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08-23-2008, 09:10 PM	#10
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	You should take the back seat and rear pegs off, it'll look really clean then. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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