'86 & '87 VFR700F decal project is underway

Hey everyone.....

This will be good news for some of us here - and I'm sure for a large segment of enthusiasts elsewhere.

I was contacted by a decal maker/company in Canada and asked to furnish specifications for the decals for the '86 & '87 VFR700F Interceptor.

He wants to add this model to his existing catalog.

We are starting with the Pearl Crescent White model and then will do the Blue version afterwards.

I've already conducted business with this company as well as collaborated with them - provided a little assistance with their RC24 decal set. The Capt. also helped as well.

The goal is to get the decal set to replicate OEM 100% perfectly. Size, color, everything.

I will be taking photos and doing some tracing work on the fairings and tanks I have to do my part. I also happen to have an OEM decal for the battery cover gold double pin line, which I will send him.

I'm asking if anyone here happens to have any of the OEM decals, it would be very helpful if we could borrow any. In return you will not only get your decal back you would be given some of the new decals.

I think the most challenging part of this will be to get the colors rights. I'm not sure at this point I wouldn't even consider sending him some of the fairing pieces themselves to help with this. Just the lower fairing by itself would probably suffice.

Your thoughts and suggestions are welcome and once again thanks for all the support guys.

Oh - the company is BDesigns: https://www.bdesigns.ca/

Cheers!

 

Their shit is DOPE. I have some of their stuff. Attention to detail and quality is high.

 

What do guys think about using a heat gun to remove the decals - and then just mail those to the decal maker?

The exception would be for the fuel tank decals due to the clear coating.

All the others are fair game - no?

This way the decal maker would have exact duplicates of the decals.

 

They won't be exact duplicates after removal. Not even close.

Will either be a stretched, deformed abomination or an envelope of little chunks. Actually probably both.

If you have an old piece of bodywork to try on, you can see for yourself.

 

I've got some OEM decals:
1. 87506-ML7-600 Mark, Battery Caut, 1 ea.
2. 64245-ML7-300ZA Mark Cowl Type 1 4 each. These are gold lower cowl decals for the white VFRs.
3. 64245-ML7-300ZB Mark Cowl Type 2 2 each. These are for the blue VFRs.
4. 83612-ML7-300ZA Stripe R Type 1 2 each. Its a gold for the white VFRs

 

5. 17532-ML7-300ZA 2 each. Left side tank decal for the blue 87 VFR.
6. 17531-ML7-300ZA 2 each. Ride side tank decal for the blue 87 VFR.
7. 87118-MK8-680ZA Mark L Type 1 1 each. Left side gear driven cams decals for the blue 87 VFR.
8. 87117-MK8-680ZA Mark R Type 1 1 each. Right side gear driven cams decals for the blue 87 VFR.
9. 87118-ML7-600ZA Stripe L Type 1 1 each. Left side upper cowl decal.
10. 64207-ML7-300ZA Mark, Wind Type 1 2 each. Windscreen decal
11. 64207-ML7-300ZB Mark, Wind Type 2 4 each. Windscreen decal

 

I've also got a few decals for the 86 RWB
1. 87117-ML7-670 Stripe, R Cowl.
2. 77228-ML7-671 Stripe R RR Cowl
3. 83612-ML7-670 Stripe R Side Cov

 

Wow - thank you!

This is what I was hoping for! I am interested in buying all of the above - if they are for sale. Or as I said - if you want to keep them for yourself - maybe we could borrow them and compensate you for that. Otherwise I would buy them from you.

I'm good on the '86 RWB - but for those others - let's talk, please!

Please reply either here - or in a PM how you'd like to proceed. Thanks!

 

Hi Bazza, I can sell them. I don't think I'll ever get around to using most of them. Let me just double check and make sure there is nothing I need to keep. I'll get back with you in a couple of days. Thanks!

 

OK great - sounds good. I sent you a PM so feel free to get back to me there, if you'd like.

FWIW, if everything goes as planned - these decals will be available again to anyone from the decal maker I am working with. And as Capt mentioned - the guy is meticulous in making sure they are an exact match to OEM.

This is really an extraordinary situation!

 

Wow, I've been looking for somebody to make decals.... he's little over a half hour from me. Kool. I had no idea until now.

 

Cool! It's going to take some time for these to be made but I will post in this thread as things progress.

Of course you could also reach out to BDesigns at any point as well and let them know you are interested. The owner is a really good guy and very dedicated to his work and customer satisfaction.

 

Hey Bazza, believe I have an OEM 'Interceptor' for the aft upper side cowl, 1986 700FII white model, ref;

MARK, RR. COWL
77228-MK8-770

Might be this p/n, let me check the stash and get back to you.

 

That would be SUPER helpful, sir!

It's the same decal for both sides, so only 1 would be what's needed, too!

Keep me posted, please and thanks for your help - this is a project that will help the 2nd Gen community!!!

 

Gents, I've bought his decal sets for my '84 Nighthawk S - I can attest that Brian Dallner is an expert and his decals are the closest to OEM you will probably get.

 

I'll pass this along to Brian, Blair....I know he'll enjoy hearing it!

He's been great to work with I gotta say. High quality guy who produces a high quality product.

When these babies are ready for market - it will be HUGE!

Thanks!

 

Hey Bazza, here's a couple shots of the '86 showing the same 'Interceptor' decal on both sides of the aft cowl, just below the passenger seat area.

 

Yes - that one I don't have coming --- and would be very helpful! Thanks!

 

BTW is that YOUR bike?

Looks familiar.....

 

Mine's an '87 and one of the ones made in Ohio......