YamaZong XT200GY-2 Fuel Tank Decals - Page 2

davidsonsgccc · 12-20-2009, 08:46 AM

UNFORTUNATELY I HAVENT RIDDEN VERY MUCH IN THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS I HAVE CLOSE TO 6,000 MILES IF IM NOT MISTAKEN.

THE BIKE IS RUNNING PRETTY GOOD BUT I NOTICED THE VALVE STEM WASNT FLUSH WITH THE ROCKER ARM TAPPET THE LAST TIME I ADJUSTED THE VALVES. I DONT KNOW IF THIS WILL BE A PROBLEM OR NOT.
THE BIKE RUNS FINE BUT I GUESS THE VALVES ARE SEATED TO DEEPLY IN THE HEAD. OTHER THAN THAT ITS REALLY GOOD I NEED TO GET ME A GOOD RIDING SUIT I TEND TO BE A CHICKEN WHEN IT COMES TO RIDING TO WORK IN THE LOW 40,S. IT MAY BE THE INCREASED HUMIDITY HERE IN THE SOUTH BUT IT GETS COLD.

IM SURE ITS NOTHING COMPARED TO YOUR TEMPERATURES THOUGH.

THANKS SHAWN

SpudRider · 12-20-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Wild_Alaskan

got bored tonight so decided i would switch from American lifan's forum to china riders!

had a bunch of extra time on the computer waiting for a batch of files to compress so screwed around with spuds bike in paint.net...

Welcome; we are very pleased to have you join us!

Thank you for taking the time, and effort, to offer this suggestion; the flames look great.

Spud

SpudRider · 01-06-2010, 10:49 PM

I am considering using some 1"-wide pin stripe decal tape to add some orange color to my Clarke fuel tank.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

This decal tape is inexpensive ($13 for ten meters), and easy to apply. As my retouched photographs show, I would only be adding three stripes to each side of my fuel tank. I don't see any harm in trying this decal tape; however, I might be wrong.

Does anyone know of any possible downsides I have not considered? :?:

Spud

SpudRider · 01-08-2010, 06:58 PM

Well, I guess no one thinks I will damage the Clarke fuel tank, or leave a sticky residue from the decal adhesive.

Does anyone have any additional advice for me to consider? Once again, I thank you for all your constructive input.

Spud

FastDoc · 01-08-2010, 07:03 PM

Dude.

KTM stickers.

A brilliant forgery.

Weldangrind · 01-08-2010, 07:57 PM

I really like the black the way it is. I wouldn't hesistate in putting decals on side panels, but not on a plastic gas tank.

I like pin stripes, but only hand painted old-school hot rod style (a la Von Dutch).

My $0.02

phil · 01-08-2010, 08:44 PM

something to keep in mind is regardless of what you do anything on the tank will blister and come off as the plastic tank breathes.

AZ200cc · 01-08-2010, 09:12 PM

Do they sell an orange reflective tape? Make it look snazzy and safer also.

katoranger · 01-09-2010, 11:16 AM

I like the flames.

SpudRider · 01-09-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I like the flames.

Thank you for your input, Allen.

Searching the internet, I have not been able to find any flame decals. :(

Spud

Wild_Alaskan · 01-09-2010, 03:23 PM

found some similar ones in ebay, search flame decals.

http://cgi.ebay.com/FLAMES-vinyl-dec...item3a56947429

The flames would probably be easiest to make using a stencil and some orange spray paint. cereal box card board makes great stencils

katoranger · 01-09-2010, 07:20 PM

Maybe the maker of the beast stickers can cut you a set.

david3921 · 01-10-2010, 12:46 AM

I wonder if you like what went on the Qlink Ranger except changing the black stripes to Zog orange.

smithyUK · 01-18-2010, 04:42 PM

Spud liked the design you did with ms paint in your first post.
Nice,simple and unclutered looking.
You should try and atempt that with the decal tape.
I have a bright zong orange gy(lifanoid) that i was going to decal up with ktm graphics then remembered how embarising it mite be if a real ktm pulls up lol :oops: .
Not been on here for a few months so its the first time ive seen the zong after all the mods.
Looks awesome

davidsonsgccc · 01-19-2010, 08:30 AM

maybe you can find a good looking aftermarket graphics kit from a good m/c bike site. i purchased a set for a ktm from ktm store about 6 years ago and they still look pretty good. the tank stickers are perforated to let out gases.

shawn

View Poll Results: Should I add some decals to the Clarke fuel tank, or keep things as they are?
I prefer the Clarke fuel tank as it is.	4	26.67%
I think the Clarke fuel tank needs some added color.	11	73.33%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

12-20-2009, 08:46 AM	#16
davidsonsgccc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chickamauga, Ga. Posts: 278	UNFORTUNATELY I HAVENT RIDDEN VERY MUCH IN THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS I HAVE CLOSE TO 6,000 MILES IF IM NOT MISTAKEN. THE BIKE IS RUNNING PRETTY GOOD BUT I NOTICED THE VALVE STEM WASNT FLUSH WITH THE ROCKER ARM TAPPET THE LAST TIME I ADJUSTED THE VALVES. I DONT KNOW IF THIS WILL BE A PROBLEM OR NOT. THE BIKE RUNS FINE BUT I GUESS THE VALVES ARE SEATED TO DEEPLY IN THE HEAD. OTHER THAN THAT ITS REALLY GOOD I NEED TO GET ME A GOOD RIDING SUIT I TEND TO BE A CHICKEN WHEN IT COMES TO RIDING TO WORK IN THE LOW 40,S. IT MAY BE THE INCREASED HUMIDITY HERE IN THE SOUTH BUT IT GETS COLD. IM SURE ITS NOTHING COMPARED TO YOUR TEMPERATURES THOUGH. THANKS SHAWN __________________ my help may not be the best but it is free+-Seek ye first the kingdom of GOD
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01-06-2010, 10:49 PM	#18
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I am considering using some 1"-wide pin stripe decal tape to add some orange color to my Clarke fuel tank. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT This decal tape is inexpensive ($13 for ten meters), and easy to apply. As my retouched photographs show, I would only be adding three stripes to each side of my fuel tank. I don't see any harm in trying this decal tape; however, I might be wrong. Does anyone know of any possible downsides I have not considered? :?: Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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01-08-2010, 06:58 PM	#19
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Well, I guess no one thinks I will damage the Clarke fuel tank, or leave a sticky residue from the decal adhesive. Does anyone have any additional advice for me to consider? Once again, I thank you for all your constructive input. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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01-08-2010, 07:03 PM	#20
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Dude. KTM stickers. A brilliant forgery. __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-08-2010, 07:57 PM	#21
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I really like the black the way it is. I wouldn't hesistate in putting decals on side panels, but not on a plastic gas tank. I like pin stripes, but only hand painted old-school hot rod style (a la Von Dutch). My $0.02 __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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01-08-2010, 08:44 PM	#22
phil Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: wise va Posts: 636	something to keep in mind is regardless of what you do anything on the tank will blister and come off as the plastic tank breathes. __________________ halls auto l coolster, modcycles, yanmar & zongshen, dealer fired roketa,lifan and jet moto and apollo quit me who's next
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01-08-2010, 09:12 PM	#23
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	Do they sell an orange reflective tape? Make it look snazzy and safer also. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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01-09-2010, 11:16 AM	#24
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I like the flames. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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01-09-2010, 03:23 PM	#26
Wild_Alaskan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 914	found some similar ones in ebay, search flame decals. http://cgi.ebay.com/FLAMES-vinyl-dec...item3a56947429 The flames would probably be easiest to make using a stencil and some orange spray paint. cereal box card board makes great stencils
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01-09-2010, 07:20 PM	#27
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Maybe the maker of the beast stickers can cut you a set. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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01-10-2010, 12:46 AM	#28
david3921 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,035	I wonder if you like what went on the Qlink Ranger except changing the black stripes to Zog orange.
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01-18-2010, 04:42 PM	#29
smithyUK Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 77	Spud liked the design you did with ms paint in your first post. Nice,simple and unclutered looking. You should try and atempt that with the decal tape. I have a bright zong orange gy(lifanoid) that i was going to decal up with ktm graphics then remembered how embarising it mite be if a real ktm pulls up lol :oops: . Not been on here for a few months so its the first time ive seen the zong after all the mods. Looks awesome
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01-19-2010, 08:30 AM	#30
davidsonsgccc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chickamauga, Ga. Posts: 278	maybe you can find a good looking aftermarket graphics kit from a good m/c bike site. i purchased a set for a ktm from ktm store about 6 years ago and they still look pretty good. the tank stickers are perforated to let out gases. shawn __________________ my help may not be the best but it is free+-Seek ye first the kingdom of GOD
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