| Author | Message | ||
     Got_jack |
does anyone have any links to get a aftermarket face..... | ||
| Sam_07 |
You can print your own! Check out http://www.xoptiinside.com/misc_buell_info | ||
| Captcaz |
 at pdgmoto.com | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
Hard to believe this design wasn't stock. Of course it is on the 1125. or darn close to it !!  PDG Moto, of course. (Message edited by gentleman_jon on February 19, 2009) | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Mmmmmmmm. PDG Moto. | ||
| Ochoa0042 |
 is there some type of download for dash art, more info please  | ||
| Bads1 |
Thing of it is. What do you put your new printed dash face on after you have it printed?? Like lets say I had a sticker done of it. What would I stick it to?? | ||
| Mnbueller |
If you open BUELL ART 4 it is a blank guage face. You can then open that file in photoshop or some graphics software to apply any design you want. You then just need to be sure that you size and scale it correctly for printing. Once printed, Bads1, you put your new dash face on your Buell. You need to dissasemble the gauge cluster, and remove the needls, then apply the new face where the old one was. then reassemble. | ||
| Bads1 |
I don't think you understood me. What do you print it on?? If I made a sticker from a Sign Shop out of Vinyl what would I stick it to. The sticker itself would be to thin to use it would need a backing of sorts. What is the stock piece made of or what could be used??? | ||
| Sleez |
you could probably find some mylar or thin clear semi rigid vinyl to stick it to, then cut it out, i'll do some research. | ||
| Sleez |
i am not sure of the thickness needed, but some of these might work; need to research which would be easiest to cut out. http://www.grafixarts.com/table%20of%20contents.ht m http://k-mac-plastics.com/pvc-sheets.htm http://www.k-mac-plastics.com/polycarbonate-sheet- general-purpose.htm | ||
| Sleez |
some more; http://www.eplastics.com/Plastic/Film_Thin_Sheets | ||
| Bads1 |
How thick is the stock piece?? | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Bout 2mm. | ||
| Got_jack |
what eva happend to pdg moto? are they still around? i think to me its to much work to make ur own is there any other links? | ||
| Got_jack |
what eva happend to pdg moto are they still around? i think making ur own is to much work if u dont know what ur doing? is there any other links | ||
| Wardamneagle |
Yeah PDG i still around they just do limited runs of their dash plates every once in a while. Keep and eye out. I got mine about a month and a half ago and love it | ||
| Teddagreek |
Site was down forever... I'm guessing Its a VERY part time deal for him with limited runs. | ||
| Firebolt32 |
What I did was use Kodak photo paper. There was a link posted here some time ago with dash faces. I found one I liked, scaled it, printed it, and stuck it in. It's been on there for a good year with absolutely not issues. | ||
| Firebolt32 |
here is a link from the forum. This was from the first one I did while the bike was red. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/327 77/363085.html?1211472053 the ipanel link on there is dead now. That is were I found both overlays I used | ||
| Teddagreek |
What is the right Scale? | ||
| Josnow |
This is one I did a while back. Just used photo paper, it's an easy and cheap project. Change it out if/when the photo begins to fade.  | ||
| Thepod |
Josnow - that design is pretty sweet. Would you mind sending me the file. I'd like to try it out | ||
| Josnow |
Thepod, PM me your email address and I will send you the file. | ||
| Firebolt32 |
I'm running that same one now. Her eyes look pretty cool with the dash light coming through... | ||
| Xoptimizedrsx |
If you guys want to use the templates. you can print them onto photo sheet that has a stick backing. then cut to fit directly on the stock gauge. or use a light spray of tack glue on regular photo sheet to apply. There are several ways to lengthen the life of the print. by using a print shop made sticker where they can die cut all the dots for the light to pass through. or there is a spray once dry that blocks uvb rays keeping it from fading fast. If you want to pull off the stock gauge then go to a hobby shop that sells rc planes and cars they will have lexan sheet. its cheap and about 3 mm and 2 mm. perfect for the design to be applied to. there are a few different blank templates. just use a photo shop to make the design you like. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
that damn dash lense cover is like a microwave cooker, it cooked off Erik's signature on my dash face. I am going to have to have it disassembled and have him resign it, this time I will put a UV sheet over the autograph. Damn Sun | ||
| B00stzx3 |
Very cool! Isn't there any clear coat with UV protection built in? | ||
| Chainsaw |
Use a UV Laminate on the prints for durability boys, nearly any sign shop and a bunch of print shops carry that stuff. Hand trim with an X-Acto. The gauge face does NOT need any kind of adhesive as it will be held in place just like the original faceplate. I've had a flame version dash on mine for a 2-3 years now with no trouble.  | ||
| Swordsman |
Our needles don't light up do they? I can't remember off hand. If not, how do people use the black faces at night? ~SM |
