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calling all skunk owners...

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I'm after a set of decals for my project. Its almost finished, but I need a set of skunk-style decals for it and I cant find them anywhere :confused:

I noticed Reproduction Decals get a few mentions, but they don't have this style :( I also notice the guys at AFEGraphics get a few mentions as well, but again, as Borat would say "No dice" on the skunks.

If anyone has a link for me could they post it please :pray:

thanks a bunch guys
ian
 
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Ian, i bought a set of Skunk decals from Reproduction Decals last year.
I am assuming your Australian graphics are different?
Can you show us a pic of what they should look like?
 
What style are you looking for?

In the US, the skunk is the black E model with the white stripe and gold pinstriping

Some folks call the standard models skunks based upon the side stripe - blue/blue or red/red, both with gold pinstriping

What colors does yours have?

And where are your pictures?
 
Big T said:
What style are you looking for?

In the US, the skunk is the black E model with the white stripe and gold pinstriping

Some folks call the standard models skunks based upon the side stripe - blue/blue or red/red, both with gold pinstriping

What colors does yours have?

And where are your pictures?
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sorry for the confusion guys. This is what I'm after:

skunked01.jpg


and:

skunked02.jpg


I was led to believe this was a skunk-scheme, but I haven't been here long.

Do these look familiar? Should be the Aussie model, but I can't tell if there was an orange stripe along the bottom like I've seen at Reproduction decals? They don't have the stripe on the top however, and there was a matching stripe on the tail-piece.

thanks guys
ian
 
Zooks said:
These guys were highly recommended to me. http://www.collideascope.com.au/

They are bike smash repairers but apparently they are great at repro decals too.

It won't hurt to ask.
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Thanks for that, I'll give them a try, but I suspect they'll need a source to copy from, and I don't have anything other than some pics. You never know, I may be able to re-do them in Illustrator. They aren't that complicated.

cheers
ian
 
steve murdoch said:
Ian, i bought a set of Skunk decals from Reproduction Decals last year.
I am assuming your Australian graphics are different?
Can you show us a pic of what they should look like?
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Hey Steve, do you have a pic of the finished project? I'm guessing you didn't get the top-of-tank stripe?

cheers
ian
 
bikeboy said:
sorry for the confusion guys. This is what I'm after:

skunked01.jpg


and:

skunked02.jpg


I was led to believe this was a skunk-scheme, but I haven't been here long.

Do these look familiar? Should be the Aussie model, but I can't tell if there was an orange stripe along the bottom like I've seen at Reproduction decals? They don't have the stripe on the top however, and there was a matching stripe on the tail-piece.

thanks guys
ian
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Those are different than the US model. No top graphics at all, white main stripe, 2 pinstripes and a gold badge on black background.

Check the Gallery - I'm sure there's lots of skunks there.

I dunno if the Aus version was different, or a PO changed things on yours
 
Those pin stripes would be easy to replicate using common pinstrip tape available in auto parts stores. The white strip could be painted.

I used gold pinstrip to replicate the factory finish on the 550 tank below. First photo shows before final clear coat - when the pin stripes were applied.

Picture111.jpg


Picture112.jpg
 
Nessism said:
Those pin stripes would be easy to replicate using common pinstrip tape available in auto parts stores. The white strip could be painted.

I used gold pinstrip to replicate the factory finish on the 550 tank below. First photo shows before final clear coat - when the pin stripes were applied.
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gee. that turned out nice Ed.

I guess if push came to shove, the only bit that would be tricky to paint would be the GS lettering on the top.

I just thought someone might know of a source for decals?

cheers
ian
 
Big T said:
Those are different than the US model. No top graphics at all, white main stripe, 2 pinstripes and a gold badge on black background.

Check the Gallery - I'm sure there's lots of skunks there.

I dunno if the Aus version was different, or a PO changed things on yours
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OK. The story continues...

I managed to get a set of the correct decals from these guys:
http://www.sunrisegraphics.co.uk/decals.html


and this is how they turned out:
skunked.jpg


We're nearly done with the bike now, and the rest of it is at the mechanics who's offered to set the valve clearances before we fire her up. Don't want to bang those new wiseco pistons into a valve or something ;)

You can read more about it here if you're interested:
http://home.iprimus.com.au/ianfox/gs1100/frame.htm

cheers
ian
 
Excellent pics and story, Ian.
The tank and decals look great, as do the "shiny bits"
What exhaust are you putting on?
 
steve murdoch said:
Excellent pics and story, Ian.
The tank and decals look great, as do the "shiny bits"
What exhaust are you putting on?
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Thanks Steve. For the time being, we're just using an old 4-1 that was on the bike, but the plan is to get a Meagcycle unit built once we have it on the road. Our options here are limited, but these guys custom make systems at a reasonable price.

cheers
ian
 
Custom exhaust work of any sort is expensive around here.
I have a new Kerker header and a new Yosh muffler that will only fit if i take off the rear footpeg frame member. I do not want to hack up the frame so i am going to get a small angled mid-pipe made up.
Any thoughts of putting an "S" fairing [black with gold stripes, of course]on the bike?
Steve.
 
steve murdoch said:
Custom exhaust work of any sort is expensive around here.
I have a new Kerker header and a new Yosh muffler that will only fit if i take off the rear footpeg frame member. I do not want to hack up the frame so i am going to get a small angled mid-pipe made up.
Any thoughts of putting an "S" fairing [black with gold stripes, of course]on the bike?
Steve.
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These guys have a good reputation, and do a lot of work for the club racers.

No go on the fairing I'm afraid. The primary aim of this restoration was to take the bike back to the way the previous owner had it. It belong to a family friend that died in an auto accident, and they're presenting it to one of his nephews as a 21st present. I've had him involved in the restoration to give him a sense of ownership too. He's going to love it ;)

I do like those 1000S models tho'.
cheers
ian
 
Ian,
I checked out you website; the pics are a little small :rolleyes:, but very nice restoration. Looks like you are an old hand at bikes. Maybe post some high res pics once you get the emblems and tank back on the bike.
Jim
 
posplayr said:
Ian,
I checked out you website; the pics are a little small :rolleyes:, but very nice restoration. Looks like you are an old hand at bikes. Maybe post some high res pics once you get the emblems and tank back on the bike.
Jim
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Thanks Jim. Yeah, the pics are small, but I'm hosting them with photobucket, and they *still* seem to take forever to download.

Rest assured, I have all the hi-res sitting here on my 'puter ;-)

cheers
ian
 
Nice looking work, mate. I am assuming this is the same Ian I sold a seat pan to. If so, I'm glad I could contribute to the project. Be sure to post up some pictures when the work's all done.
 
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