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Title: New Tank Badge
Post by: Red Biker on Friday, 11 August 2017, 02:25 AM
Hi Guys,
I've asked on FB as well but I really cant decide which I prefer!
The S or full Suzuki tank badge  :frustrated: Let me know what you think!

Red
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: Notty on Friday, 11 August 2017, 02:29 AM
Gotta b the full name - I have a K5 and when i get my tank  dent done looking to change to the K2/3 chrome badge !  :smile2:
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: V_i_c_i on Friday, 11 August 2017, 04:06 AM
 Full for me
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: Red Biker on Friday, 11 August 2017, 04:23 AM
Hi Both,
Im definately preferring the full at the moment :onya:
I'm respraying over winter so may consider some kind of painted logo!
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: Blubber on Friday, 11 August 2017, 04:49 AM
I prefer the full suzuki too  :onya:
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: Batkwaka on Friday, 11 August 2017, 06:19 AM
Full name looks better to me.
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: gsxbarmy on Friday, 11 August 2017, 07:40 AM
Full name, no doubt about it.

The "S" would look good on the top of the tailpiece though.....?
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: Sweaty on Friday, 11 August 2017, 08:48 AM
The Full for me as well Red.
If you were going with the S, definitely not in that spot. Needs to be back more in the centre for Me. :cheers:
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: Tug on Friday, 11 August 2017, 12:27 PM
Full badge wins
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: Globalrider on Friday, 11 August 2017, 05:28 PM
FULL!!! :cheers:
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: Mick_J on Friday, 11 August 2017, 05:41 PM
I prefer the full version but on your stealth bike the S might be a bit better, but further back.
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: Red Biker on Friday, 11 August 2017, 05:56 PM
Thanks guys,
Full badge it is 👍

The position of the s was slightly off to cover a blemish!

Cheers
Red
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: KiwiCol on Friday, 11 August 2017, 06:04 PM
Here's another 2c worth, now given this machine is a stealth version of a 14, why advertise / brand it?  Would it not be more stealthy if it had no manufacturers id on it at all?  Peeps would say, geez that looks good, but what is it?  Yeah, Yeah!  Curiosity & intrigue ya see.

Whaddya reckon Red?   Sound like a plan?   

@Red Biker
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: grog on Friday, 11 August 2017, 07:00 PM
suzuki badge for me
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: ezza on Friday, 11 August 2017, 07:16 PM
the full for me looks the best
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: Red Biker on Friday, 11 August 2017, 08:13 PM
Quote from: KiwiCol on Friday, 11 August  2017, 06:04 PM
Here's another 2c worth, now given this machine is a stealth version of a 14, why advertise / brand it?  Would it not be more stealthy if it had no manufacturers id on it at all?  Peeps would say, geez that looks good, but what is it?  Yeah, Yeah!  Curiosity & intrigue ya see.

Whaddya reckon Red?   Sound like a plan?   

@Red Biker

Hey Col
It's something I have thought about,
I'm having the tank sprayed over winter so I'll review it then.
Kinda knight rider stylie 😎
In my mind I've also pictured a 'question mark' similar to the Riddler of Batman fame 😀
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: gsxbarmy on Saturday, 12 August 2017, 12:17 AM
Quote from: Red Biker on Friday, 11 August  2017, 08:13 PM
Quote from: KiwiCol on Friday, 11 August  2017, 06:04 PM
Here's another 2c worth, now given this machine is a stealth version of a 14, why advertise / brand it?  Would it not be more stealthy if it had no manufacturers id on it at all?  Peeps would say, geez that looks good, but what is it?  Yeah, Yeah!  Curiosity & intrigue ya see.

Whaddya reckon Red?   Sound like a plan?   

@Red Biker

Hey Col

I'm having the tank sprayed BLUE and WHITE over winter so I'll review it then
Kinda knight rider stylie 😎
In my mind I've also pictured a 'question mark' similar to the Riddler of Batman fame 😀

:stir: :stir: :stir: :stir:  :rofl2: :rofl3:
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: KiwiCol on Saturday, 12 August 2017, 04:54 AM
Just   'No'   Dave!!
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: gsxbarmy on Saturday, 12 August 2017, 07:52 AM
 :happy1: :happy1: :happy1:
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: Basil Brush on Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 01:54 AM
Nothing. Less is more. Look fantastic with no branding - keeps (people not in the know) guessing.
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: seth on Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 02:23 AM
if you get either the s or suzuki one I'd get it refinished to a darker chrome finish
not black on black but maybe dark tungsten/gun metal(still a polished finish but darker) on black
:onya:
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: Tony Nitrous on Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 01:41 PM
Quote from: Basil Brush on Wednesday, 16 August  2017, 01:54 AM
Nothing. Less is more. Look fantastic with no branding - keeps (people not in the know) guessing.
:onya:

One of my bikes has no manufactures name, model or size on it.
Cleaner looks and interesting who does / doesn't know what it is.
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: Endless on Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 03:23 PM
I like the full Suzuki. But maybe get rid of any other identifying features. Did this to a GSXR I had, should've been easily identifiable by the shape but it had custom paint. People were always pulling up and asking what sort of Suzuki it was. Good conversation starter whilst waiting for the green light!
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: V_i_c_i on Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 04:54 PM
Or "Yuki" sign would be great too  :rofl2:
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: Red Biker on Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 08:03 PM
Quote from: gsxbarmy on Saturday, 12 August  2017, 12:17 AM
Quote from: Red Biker on Friday, 11 August  2017, 08:13 PM
Quote from: KiwiCol on Friday, 11 August  2017, 06:04 PM
Here's another 2c worth, now given this machine is a stealth version of a 14, why advertise / brand it?  Would it not be more stealthy if it had no manufacturers id on it at all?  Peeps would say, geez that looks good, but what is it?  Yeah, Yeah!  Curiosity & intrigue ya see.

Whaddya reckon Red?   Sound like a plan?   

@Red Biker

Hey Col

I'm having the tank sprayed BLUE and WHITE over winter so I'll review it then
Kinda knight rider stylie 😎
In my mind I've also pictured a 'question mark' similar to the Riddler of Batman fame 😀

:stir: :stir: :stir: :stir:  :rofl2: :rofl3:

Just seen this, Blasphomous reposte! It could lead to seepless nights..*shudders
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: Red Biker on Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 08:07 PM
Quote from: seth on Wednesday, 16 August  2017, 02:23 AM
if you get either the s or suzuki one I'd get it refinished to a darker chrome finish
not black on black but maybe dark tungsten/gun metal(still a polished finish but darker) on black
:onya:

Hi Seth,
I didnt have you down as the subtle type Seth!
The S I had on was carbon fibre effect which did look nice with a slight contrast, I could use the
Anthracite I've used on the swing arm and forks thinking about it  :onya:

Red
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: Red Biker on Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 07:14 PM
@ kiwicol
Gone with badgeless for now, I like 👍
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: Andre on Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 07:28 PM
Great looking bike! Even better without the badge.
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: Sweaty on Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 08:06 PM
Looking Sweet Red :onya: :clapping:
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: Red Biker on Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 09:29 PM
Thanks both,
Kinda wish I gone logoless on the seat now😔

Red
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: gsxbarmy on Wednesday, 23 August 2017, 12:15 AM
Quote from: Red Biker on Tuesday, 22 August  2017, 09:29 PM
Thanks both,
Kinda wish I gone logoless on the seat now😔

Red

I read that at first as "Kinda wish I got legless on the seat now"  :rofl2: :rofl2:

Something you might consider Nigel. When I sprayed my panniers for my Triumph in black, I bought a couple of decals which I thought were the word Triumph outlined in white. Nope, they were black decals. Anyway I put them on, and actually really like the effect as it looks like "Triumph" is etched into the black when caught in the right light.
Just a thought in case you want to do it with Suzuki, as its quite an interesting effect.
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: Red Biker on Wednesday, 23 August 2017, 01:14 AM
Hi Dave,
Yeah I like the blind embossed look, I've created it on the side panels by spraying the chrome logo in Black 👍

Funny how sometimes things happen by accident and you think mmmmm that looks ok 😀
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: Buddynq on Thursday, 24 August 2017, 12:23 PM
Quote from: Red Biker on Tuesday, 22 August  2017, 09:29 PM
Thanks both,
Kinda wish I gone logoless on the seat now😔

Red

Yea - The seat gives it away - Unless you sitting on it of course
Title: Re: New Tank Badge
Post by: Kiwifruit on Friday, 25 August 2017, 04:03 AM
The full badge looks pretty good i reckon.