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db · Post by db » Thu Aug 02, 2007 1:50 pm

It took a while to get these up but here they go, me and wifes scooters
thanks to those that helped with getting size down

mybuddy · Post by **mybuddy** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 1:58 pm

Nice looking scoots. What part of town are you in? I am out in Amelia.

twharton · Post by **twharton** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 2:04 pm

NICE!

How did you do the stripe?

Tbone · Post by **Tbone** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 2:44 pm

Are the stripes reflective?

+500 if they are!!!

If not, they're still damn sharp looking!

ryder1 · Post by **ryder1** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 3:01 pm

The stripe really adds that extra special touch...especially on the red creating a striking contrast.

Italia special already.

db · Post by db » Thu Aug 02, 2007 3:19 pm

I live over in k-heights, pleasant ridge area, and the stripes i don't think are reflective, Metro scooter had them put on

rob_fuel · Post by **rob_fuel** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 4:24 pm

Those stripes are dope.

cowgirl helmet · Post by **cowgirl helmet** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 6:58 pm

Damn, I want a stripe. Wonder if they come in black? That would look great on my Sunset Buddy.

twharton · Post by **twharton** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 7:44 pm

Check out these sites for scooter rally stripes.

http://www.scootgraphics.com/

http://cyclegraphics.com/

Post by **ericalm** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 1:37 am

You can get black reflective stripes. I ordered my reflective checkered stripes from a place called Harris Decals. Like a lot of the competitors, their web site is pretty lame. I just sent in a request telling them exactly what I wanted and in what size and the worked it up for me, no problem.

For straight-up stripes, you can buy reflective vinyl tape in various widths. Auto parts and boating stores usually carry it; I've seen it go pretty cheap on eBay, too.

PasadenaSue · Post by **PasadenaSue** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:38 am

DB -

As much as I like my SI, I really love the red Buddy with the white stripe. Wonderful!! I have been toying with adding a reflective stripe to my SI, I was thinking gold or green... Thanks for the inspiration.

PasadenaSue

cowgirl helmet · Post by **cowgirl helmet** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 1:29 pm

Thanks for the stripes info. I have a visceral negative reaction to shops that focus on Vespas and Lambrettas, but I'll check out the other ideas.

lobsterman · Post by **lobsterman** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 2:42 pm

Ericalm,

Can you forward us exactly what you asked them for, since it doesn't appear on their site?

I've been wanting to do something like that too. I want to put reflective black checkers on the back underneath the grab bar.

Post by **ericalm** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 2:54 pm

cowgirl helmet wrote:I have a visceral negative reaction to shops that focus on Vespas and Lambrettas

Howcome? Reverse scooter snobbery?

db · Post by db » Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:01 pm

They had done already so you'll have to ask Seth if they did it there or sent it off, they said they can get it done on any scooter so I don't think it would be a problem for the back but just ask.

Post by **ericalm** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:09 pm

lobsterman wrote:Ericalm,

Can you forward us exactly what you asked them for, since it doesn't appear on their site?

I've been wanting to do something like that too. I want to put reflective black checkers on the back underneath the grab bar.

Sure! I picked this stripe, though the have other widths available (may be a little chunky for the Buddy). I then selected "Reflective White" for the main color and "no color" for second and third colors. ("Reflective Black" is an option, too.)

Then I wrote the following in special instructions:

I'd like the decal to appear as if there are only white checks over the bike's color. So, alternating reflective white checks with no color/empty in between.

I got 2 at a mere $6 each!

Application was a little tricky because once you peel off the backing, there's nothing connecting the squares. The method I used was to wet the surface with a spray of water that had a drop of dishwashing liquid in it. Then I squeegeed the vinyl down and popped/smoothed any air bubbles. I used too much water on one side so had to place a few squares manually, but it worked out great in the end.

nonsense · Post by **nonsense** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:29 pm

I was at Metro when Dave was striping a red Buddy. Could it have been yours?. I didn't stay to see it finished. It looks great!

cowgirl helmet · Post by **cowgirl helmet** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:40 pm

ericalm wrote:
cowgirl helmet wrote:I have a visceral negative reaction to shops that focus on Vespas and Lambrettas
Howcome? Reverse scooter snobbery?

Exactly.

I figure that if the shop's not willing to acknowledge the existence of my scoot, then I'm not the kind of customer they want anyway.

Thanks for the info re: Harris Decals. I'm kind of klutzy about applying stick-on stuff, but will seriously consider their stripes.

AxeYrCat · Post by **AxeYrCat** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:42 pm

As soon as I saw the stripe, I knew you were in the 'Nati and that you were a Metro customer.

Great shop, great people.