decals ... WHAT DO YOU THINK?

[Gregory]

Tacky or good idea???

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUZUKI-1978-1979-GS1000-SIDE-COVER-DECAL-/170974931478?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27cee66a16&vxp=mtr

EBAY SUZUKI 1978 1979 GS1000 SIDE COVER DECALS....$15.99


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[tkent02]

I'd put one on my lift table.

[rustybronco]

I'm going with the first option; tacky.

[Gregory]

I felt the same about it but wanted to get others opinions. I am looking for at least 1 maybe 2 new sidecover logos for my 78gs1000.

[sedelen]

I do believe you can still get them new
at Boulevard Suzuki, p/n 68131-49010, $26.14 each.

http://www.boulevardsuzuki.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=95439&category=Motorcycles&make=SUZUKI&year=1978&fveh=2146

[JEEPRUSTY]

Of course they are tacky how else would they stick.

[GateKeeper]

Of course they are tacky how else would they stick.

with bubble gum.....what else...

[nvr2old]

I actually think they would look really nice buried under clear, especially if it's more of a custom approach to a build rather then a restoration. They look to be a perfect representation of the original emblem.

[Tim Tom]

I actually think they would look really nice buried under clear, especially if it's more of a custom approach to a build rather then a restoration. They look to be a perfect representation of the original emblem.

Those we my thought's exactly... Good to know I wasn't the only one .

Another plus is you wouldn't have to worry about the emblem falling off from running on to many bumpy roads and having to re-attach it using a bottle cap and some electrical tape. (Don't ask how I know that will work)

[eil]

I think they look okay, but not worth $16.

[sedelen]

More Decals, more choices

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUZUKI-GS1000-GS1000S-ENGINE-COVER-DECALS-EMBLEMS-/190762091986?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2c6a4e85d2

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUZUKI-GS1000-GS1000E-GS1000EC-GS1000EH-SIDE-PANEL-DECALS-/140776306451?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item20c6ebf713

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUZUKI-GS1000-GS1000S-SIDE-PANEL-DECALS-/130762115870?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item1e72078b1e

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUZUKI-GS1000-GS1000G-SIDE-PANEL-DECALS-/140776304868?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item20c6ebf0e4

[BigD_83]

I actually think they would look really nice buried under clear, especially if it's more of a custom approach to a build rather then a restoration. They look to be a perfect representation of the original emblem.

This is the way I was leaning as well.

I wouldn't leave them bare as they'd get old looking pretty fast.

[nvr2old]

[QUOTE=sedelen;1806639]More Decals, more choices

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUZUKI-GS1000-GS1000S-ENGINE-COVER-DECALS-EMBLEMS-/190762091986?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2c6a4e85d2

These are really cool. They're unobtainable in factory form. I'd be curious as to how they would hold up under the heat of the engine. I spent about 8 hrs. carefully pinging out all the dings from behind and filing them smooth on my original emblems and repainting them. The small "Suzuki Motor Co., Ltd." letters were a bitch to get back. Crazy..I know, but I wanted it to be correct. This option would've saved me a ton of effort. The only downside I can see is that they're not raised letters like the originals.

[sedelen]

[QUOTE=nvr2old;1806657]

More Decals, more choices

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUZUKI-GS1000-GS1000S-ENGINE-COVER-DECALS-EMBLEMS-/190762091986?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2c6a4e85d2

These are really cool. They're unobtainable in factory form. I'd be curious as to how they would hold up under the heat of the engine. I spent about 8 hrs. carefully pinging out all the dings from behind and filing them smooth on my original emblems and repainting them. The small "Suzuki Motor Co., Ltd." letters were a bitch to get back. Crazy..I know, but I wanted it to be correct. This option would've saved me a ton of effort. The only downside I can see is that they're not raised letters like the originals.

And I was thinking about it also, surely you're not going to put these over the existing ones with the raised letters, so you're going to remove those and I believe it's on the ignition cover you have a "hole" and even though those will cover the hole, it would'nt take much to piece it. Of course you could always bondo to fill it in and sand it smooth.
As far as holding up to heat, probably OK, but what about oils, road grime, etc? Don't think they be as durable as the originals, so maybe you should by several.