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  • Pete's GS
    • Feb 2026

    #1

    Tank Decals

    I have a 1978 GS750E I'm restoring. I won't be able to mount tank badges. Would anyone like to recommended a nice decal, perhaps a "Suzuki" one? Though I'm restoring this bike, I don't care to make it look completely stock and generic again. Some flair would be nice. It will have the Maier GpZ round headlight fairing. Color will probably be an electric blue from Lexus, BMW, or Kawasaki. And any suggestions for the sidecovers beyond "GS750E"? I rather like the old Kawasaki flying "flag", but I really can't put that on a Suzuki, right?
  • retcol

    #2
    Why not? I wish I knew a source for Suzuki decals. There is one for Honda CB's which I used for my CB900F, but I've not seen one for Suzuki decals. Good luck in your search.

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    • Nessism
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      • Mar 2006
      • 35788
      • Torrance, CA

      #3
      Reproduction Decals has some nice stuff. There are also other sources, as there have been other threads on this subject before.
      Ed

      To measure is to know.

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      • Sadsak

        #4
        Try a local sign shop. They have computerized vinyl printing and most will work with you to get the size, style and colour that you want.

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        • Tamara

          #5
          Bikebandit does some stock decals for Suzuki. When I got my tank repainted, I ordered new decals from them.

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          • Sadsak

            #6
            Stripes are paint, lettering local made decals:



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            • Nessism
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              • Mar 2006
              • 35788
              • Torrance, CA

              #7
              Originally posted by Sadsak
              Stripes are paint, lettering local made decals:

              No disrespect, but your side cover "GS1000S" graphics are incorrect - font looks wrong. Sorry to nit pick, but the paint looks awesome otherwise, so the lettering stands out.
              Ed

              To measure is to know.

              Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

              Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

              Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

              KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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              • kerrfunk
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                • Oct 2008
                • 4181
                • West-By-God-Virginia

                #8
                I had a local home-business-owner do the vinyl for my bike.
                It was about five bucks.
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