To Kanji or not Kanji, that is the question.

[Hayabusa Wannabe]

Yes, it is either a plainly odd thing to do or perhaps a bold action to put a nonsymmetrical symbol on both sides of a bike. It has been a stumbling block here, particularly for those customizing their bikes.

@fallenarch is schooled in design and worked this problem out as well as anyone could:

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Hi. NO just empty ones. I have 3 pairs of shoes 1 pair of Astar for the race bike 1 pair of work boots and 1 pair of street shoes. I am 70 and I work 60 to 80 hrs a week. I spend every cent extra I make on the bike. I hope I can finish before I die. The chassis is almost done needs about...

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[Robert 0046]

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I ordered a 4-8 and plan to set it up at 6” or whatever length the links will allow me. 1st gear hits on my 2-3” current arm are still a little too nosy happy for me.

Plus it should give me the space I need for boost and wheelie control

I was talking to a friend and he used to have 4-8 the bike looked very nice but changed to 2-6 he said the bike spinned to much and now the bike performs much better

 

[Robert 0046]

I

I ordered a 4-8 and plan to set it up at 6” or whatever length the links will allow me. 1st gear hits on my 2-3” current arm are still a little too nosy happy for me.

Plus it should give me the space I need for boost and wheelie control

So looking at all these pictures again I realize it’s the left hand side decal that makes me want to remove them. I can’t stand how it doesn’t flow with the body lines. Why the hell would Suzuki be that stupid.

Have you seen the white with the black Kanji i like it ill see if i can find it

 

[Robert 0046]

So looking at all these pictures again I realize it’s the left hand side decal that makes me want to remove them. I can’t stand how it doesn’t flow with the body lines. Why the hell would Suzuki be that stupid.

There she is white with black kanji

 

[SS4Luck]

I

I was talking to a friend and he used to have 4-8 the bike looked very nice but changed to 2-6 he said the bike spinned to much and now the bike performs much better

My plan is to start around 7” and remove a link at a time till it’s consistent. I think 5-6 will be the sweet spot. He’s not the first person I’ve seen say that too.


I like the black Kanji and it’s definitely a possibility for me, but I need to get it mirrored so the left hand side doesn’t look so stupid

 

[Hayabusa Wannabe]

I like the black Kanji and it’s definitely a possibility for me, but I need to get it mirrored so the left hand side doesn’t look so stupid

That is one way of doing it, although it is essentially writing a word backwards.

 

[pcs]

My plan is to start around 7” and remove a link at a time till it’s consistent. I think 5-6 will be the sweet spot. He’s not the first person I’ve seen say that too.


I like the black Kanji and it’s definitely a possibility for me, but I need to get it mirrored so the left hand side doesn’t look so stupid

what size swinger you have right now

 

[SS4Luck]

what size swinger you have right now

I’m on an evil 0-4, set around 2.5. The bike works great, and going longer is purely because I want a little more length to help control 1st gear 40 hits. I’m not trying to jockey this thing every race or carry the wheel through the 1-2

 

[SS4Luck]

That is one way of doing it, although it is essentially writing a word backwards.

I’m hoping no one realizes that

 

[jimbob8915]

I vote for red Kanji but same color red as the other reds on the bike

 

[pcs]

I’m on an evil 0-4, set around 2.5. The bike works great, and going longer is purely because I want a little more length to help control 1st gear 40 hits. I’m not trying to jockey this thing every race or carry the wheel through the 1-2

did u already order a swinger? i have a new 4-8 evil but im thinking +4 is all i need. maybe work something out?

 

[SS4Luck]

did u already order a swinger? i have a new 4-8 evil but im thinking +4 is all i need. maybe work something out?

I just did. I call them on Monday and see if I can cancel the order. My 0-4 has about 1000 miles on it I’m sure we can figure something out.

 

[Hayabusa Wannabe]

I’m hoping no one realizes that

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LOL

About 6 people here on the forum will know. Among the rest of civilization, no one will ever know. How can we be sure of this?

OPEN YOUR EYES PEOPLE!

They do not even notice a shocking gorilla walking by. You are perfectly safe doing this in this civilization my friend. Symmetrize away! Oh, you also will have to pay me cash not to point it out to everyone. I am just that way, apologies.

 

[Hayabusa Wannabe]

I vote for red Kanji but same color red as the other reds on the bike

Totally! Mismatched colors stick out a bit. Unfortunately, duplicating coatings colors in print can be difficult, and reds tend to be among the biggest color matching challenges.

 

[SS4Luck]

Totally! Mismatched colors stick out a bit. Unfortunately, duplicating coatings colors in print can be difficult, and reds tend to be among the biggest color matching challenges.

Especially matching a red that is a silver primer and then a tint coat in the clear.

 

[pcs]

pm you info and we can message

 

[02SE1]

It's all personal preference, but I say leave the Kanji. Without it it just looks like it was crashed, and put back together as cheaply as possible, IMO.

 

[WindHammer]

It's all personal preference, but I say leave the Kanji. Without it it just looks like it was crashed, and put back together as cheaply as possible, IMO.

Couldn't have said it better. Every time I look at a debadged bike, that is exactly how I feel.

 

[D0minate]

I wish I could just throw a poll up:

My
Bikes coming apart this weekend for some more cosmetic/weight reduction/go fast upgrades. Carbon headlight. New bars. Longer swingarm. New seat. I’m also going to paint correct and ceramic coat everything while it’s apart and I’m thinking of removing the Kanji while I’m in there. I know it’s kind of iconic, but it’s the last sticker that’s on the bike. I look at it as a few options:

1) leave it as is
2) get a red vinyl to match and have some cut
3) get some black vinyl and have black Kanji
4) remove it and don’t look back.

I will now hear opinions

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Honestly bro .. I didn’t know I’d actually like this color scheme until I seen it. That white and red go perfectly. I was actually plan on getting black and just doing the ol “murdered out” black as they say lol. But I have actually always thought white stood out I just hate them aweful blue colors they put with it. My difference from yours is I’d get the kanji in black I think, red would be .. too much for my own viewing of course. I think black .. maybe out lined in red.. orrr .. white kanji outlined in the matching red.

 

[D0minate]

What size is the stock kanji on the right side of the bike ? I’ll be getting new stickers.