Vector Silver Stripes on my 03 RX-1

[RobX-1]

Well, I finally got around to putting these decals on my sled. Kevin from Port Yamaha was probably wondering when I ever was going to post some pics. I saw this post from RX Buck (http://www.rx1.info/viewtopic.php?t=5281&highlight=) that got me thinking about putting some silver stipes down the hood of my RX-1. So, when I was at the Greenville Snow Show, I got to check out the red Vector with the silver stripe and then had Kevin confirm the decals would work. There was a slight red-to-silver transition at the top of the longer stripe that you have to contend with. I ended up using the same silver stray paint I used to paint my grills and lightly sprayed over the decal to cover up the red transition. Think it turned out real nice. Thanks again Kevin for checking into this for me.

I tried to post more pics but for some reason this was the only one that would attach and all are under 256KB.

 

[SoCoRX1]

looks really good. Black and silver are a good match

 

[race24x]

That looks really good I want to add the 03 blue and white stripes from the hood to my 03 black. Do you think port Yamaha would get me those?

 

[RX Buck]

She looks good. We are going to be different this year on the trail and I like that. The silver looks nice. Since my stripes where white I added a white skid plate and painted my hand guards.

 

[welterracer]

Stripes look very nice!!

 

[RobX-1]

race24x, I'm sure Kevin at Port Yamaha or any Yamaha dealer would be able to order those decals for you. It's just that Port Yamaha usuallys has good prices and Kevin is great to deal with. The one thing you need to make sure of is that the white decal does not have any blue trim on the outer edges of the decal. Kevin stated that most of the decals have this color transition to help blend in the decal with the color of the sled. I only had to contend with a small portion on one of the sections of the stripe. Kevin was able to confirm what I saw at the Snow Show since they were receiving their Vectors. He may not be able to confirm that with an 03 decal. I'm sure someone on here who has a blue 03 RX-1 can check and see if the decals are solid white or do have some blue trim on the edges. I actually didn't even think about going with those white strobes; it would look good as well. Anything has to be better than stock.

 

[race24x]

Thanks Does anyone out there with an 03 blue know about the stripes on the hood having that transition colr ?????

 

[Port-Parts]

My guess would be that they would have that transition color as most of them do however I would like to see one in person to confirm this. I looked around the shop and at the moment we do not have any blue 03's around however we have a blue 05 on the showroom floor that has similar graphics and it does have alot of the blue transition on the graphic. You may be able to use a razor blade and trim most of the transition off of it.

 

[MadMax]

red vents.

I went with this combo....MM.

 

[impalapower]

Rob, nice contrast. Mad Max, was there any red flames to match the inserts?

 

[MadMax]

This is the stock flames on my vector.. Just figured to make it different.. Now it matches the springs/wheels/edge grips.. My buddy powdered coated them. Can't believe how well they ended up matching the springs. MM.

 

[impalapower]

Max, you're right, I didn't notice that.