Just ordered my graphics!!

[JTred]

I just ordered my evo2 graphics today for my 230. They're on backorder for 2-3 weeks, but my birthday isnt for 2 weeks anyhow. I can't wait! I also got the replacement wire for my speedo after i broke it. I went with heavy duty wire this time and I might put it inside rubber tubing for more protection. BTW any tips one removing/applying graphics? Clean the plastic with alchohol right?

then use an exacto blade to smooth out the bubbles. Any other hints?

[tapoutgrapler]

Where do you live and ride in PA? We are in Carlisle ... ride Rocket a lot.

TOG

[JTred]

I live south of pittsburgh. Isn't Carlisle where they have that big truck show?

[bikercop]

This may sound like it won't work. Trust me it does. I used to apply decals (from small all the way to the big old firebirds on hoods of old trans ams) to all sorts of vehicles at my old job. I have installed decals on my crf230 with no problems doing it this way.

Use a mild solution of water and dish soap. Spray the panel with it. Postion the decal where you want it. It will move around easily. Use a rubber squeegy made for applying decals $cheap$ (get one from an auto parts store). Start in the middle of the graphic and push all the solution out from under it using the squeegy. Let it dry for a few hours (over night is best) and ride. If there are any folds or difficult areas, use a hair drier to SLIGHTLY soften the decal to help it form.

Make sure that the plastic and the decal are at room temperature before you start. Use a pin to pop any small bubbles and squeegy them flat. If done correctly, you should have few if any bubbles.

[scottmotox]

i'm coming up to PA this summer and i hope to do some riding

[JTred]

This may sound like it won't work. Trust me it does. I used to apply decals (from small all the way to the big old firebirds on hoods of old trans ams) to all sorts of vehicles at my old job. I have installed decals on my crf230 with no problems doing it this way.

Use a mild solution of water and dish soap. Spray the panel with it. Postion the decal where you want it. It will move around easily. Use a rubber squeegy made for applying decals $cheap$ (get one from an auto parts store). Start in the middle of the graphic and push all the solution out from under it using the squeegy. Let it dry for a few hours (over night is best) and ride. If there are any folds or difficult areas, use a hair drier to SLIGHTLY soften the decal to help it form.

Make sure that the plastic and the decal are at room temperature before you start. Use a pin to pop any small bubbles and squeegy them flat. If done correctly, you should have few if any bubbles.

I had heard about this but wasnt exactly sure how o do it. Thanks.

[PGer555]

I live in the north hills...

[JTred]

One more question, which would work better, taking the plastics off and putting the decals on in the kitchen, or trying to heat the entire garage?

[redrider150f]

Once the graphic is off the backing spray it with windew (this allows you to move the graphic in place) the use a credit card to get it out