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Wrapping the white.
23 Jan 21, 07:10 AM
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sweatmachine
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Bike: 2017 Versys 1000 LT
City / Town: Austin, Texas
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Re: Wrapping the white.
Reply #10 on:
October 27, 2020, 12:11:00 AM
Very classy. Debonair, yet sinister.
If you have interest in removing the reflectors from the bags and plugging the hole I have a simple and cheap solution. Congrats on such a sharp machine!
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oldkawboy
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Bike: Versys 1000
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Re: Wrapping the white.
Reply #11 on:
October 27, 2020, 12:59:12 AM
Originally Posted by
sweatmachine
Very classy. Debonair, yet sinister.
If you have interest in removing the reflectors from the bags and plugging the hole I have a simple and cheap solution. Congrats on such a sharp machine!
Absolutely! I never could figure out anything I really liked on my orange '15 to take the place of the bag reflector.
Thanks,
Dan
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sweatmachine
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Re: Wrapping the white.
Reply #12 on:
October 27, 2020, 01:13:30 AM
Originally Posted by
oldkawboy
Absolutely! I never could figure out anything I really liked on my orange '15 to take the place of the bag reflector.
Thanks,
Dan
I bought a pack of plugs from Amazon along with some Sugru (moldable glue), but any silicon should work just fine. Mine has held up to many miles and a few washes and rain showers over the last several months.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TQ59380/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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oldkawboy
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Re: Wrapping the white.
Reply #13 on:
October 27, 2020, 01:18:37 AM
Perfect, I'll get the order made.
Thanks again,
Dan
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Joeri999
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Bike: 2020 SE 1000GT
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Re: Wrapping the white.
Reply #14 on:
October 27, 2020, 12:01:39 PM
That bike looks fantastic Dan, congrats!! I especially like it in combination with the Akra. Which actually makes me think about getting this Akra for my own bike...
Nice job!
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Ogre_FL
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Re: Wrapping the white.
Reply #15 on:
October 27, 2020, 06:17:45 PM
Originally Posted by
oldkawboy
A few weeks ago I traded in my 2015 V1000 for a new, leftover 2019 model.
My wifey has never been a fan of white motorcycles although I had no issue with it.
I took it to a local shop and had them wrap all the white with matte charcoal grey.
The guy did a great job and I gotta admit that I like it better.
Dan
https://photos.versys1000.com/image/xDMQs
Nice job, what did they charge you?
Also, Can you post a close up photo where the wrap is against the base colors, like the stripe down the center of the tank?
I had considered this on another bike, but examples I had seen did not look that good where there wasn't some kind of a bodyline to work to.
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SantaFeTrailer
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Re: Wrapping the white.
Reply #16 on:
October 27, 2020, 11:10:31 PM
Oooh, that is sharp. I may steal that!
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oldkawboy
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Re: Wrapping the white.
Reply #17 on:
October 27, 2020, 11:26:30 PM
Originally Posted by
Ogre_FL
Nice job, what did they charge you?
Also, Can you post a close up photo where the wrap is against the base colors, like the stripe down the center of the tank?
I had considered this on another bike, but examples I had seen did not look that good where there wasn't some kind of a bodyline to work to.
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oldkawboy
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Bike: Versys 1000
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Re: Wrapping the white.
Reply #18 on:
October 27, 2020, 11:38:33 PM
Total cost with tax was $225. It would have been less if I'd chose a color in stock because the minimum amount ordered was more than needed. I was trying to find a color to go with the carbon metallic grey Versys 650 saddlebag covers that I installed. I was hoping it would look like a close, two toned grey against the Versys decal which it's how it turned out thankfully.
Wrapping the bags would have to be piece wrapped which he doesn't like plus I was a little concerned about the way I kick the covers with this old back.
Also, I removed the pieces to make it easier for him plus he could do a better job.
The wrap had a matte finish which went well against the matte bodywork & covers.
Dan
Last Edit: October 27, 2020, 11:45:12 PM by oldkawboy
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Ogre_FL
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Re: Wrapping the white.
Reply #19 on:
October 27, 2020, 11:56:48 PM
They did a nice job and that price seems fair too.
Does not look like an Orca any more.
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