To Kanji or not Kanji, that is the question.

[SS4Luck]

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

 

[michael parris heuberger]

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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Hi. My bike will not have the Kanji but this on the sides

 

[Hayabusa Wannabe]

I think a red would look good. Is the red on the vents the same color as the rear trim?

Anything but that gray which has no contrast against the white. That is the fundamental problem. Puh, so called "marketing design" people...

 

[Bumblebee]

I agree with @Hayabusa Wannabe the red Kanji would be nice in the same color as the trim....

In my opinion, the Hayabusa is unique in that it still has a Kanji.....and a name...it seems all the other bikes have done away with this.

 

[Berteric.]

I miss one option, put the bike in it’s original state
Just kidding… that‘s what I would do... but I’m just a ordinary mother*ucker. No you’re just doing fine but leave the decals.
Otherwise you get this

 

[InfiniteReality]

I'd replicate the Gen3 Kanji in red............ but just an outline. I've thought about this often for mine.

Make sure to not apply decals over the ceramic, the decal adhesive may have stick well. I ceramic coated my bike after I replaced decals on mine. When I put the emblems on, I used IPA to remove the ceramic to make sure emblems would stick properly.

 

[wreckwriter]

Definitely keep the Kanji, it's iconic.

 

[pashnit]

Debadged-no-kanji-Busa's do not look right imo.

If you remove the kanji put it back with something even more interesting, iconic, sexy

 

[SS4Luck]

I was leaning toward a red Kanji myself so this definitly helps.

I think a red would look good. Is the red on the vents the same color as the rear trim?

Anything but that gray which has no contrast against the white. That is the fundamental problem. Puh, so called "marketing design" people...

The red I all the same. It’s stock Suzuki trim from a silver bike.

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If anyone has info on this bike, new decals like that in red and black May just be the ticket.

 

[Bumblebee]

I'd replicate the Gen3 Kanji in red............ but just an outline. I've thought about this often for mine.

Make sure to not apply decals over the ceramic, the decal adhesive may have stick well. I ceramic coated my bike after I replaced decals on mine. When I put the emblems on, I used IPA to remove the ceramic to make sure emblems would stick properly.

An outline would look good too...present but subtle.....

 

[SPECIALFORCESOFGOD]

Debadged-no-kanji-Busa's do not look right imo.

If you remove the kanji put it back with something even more interesting, iconic, sexy





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I wanted to swap my red trim for the '23 blue trim, and even made a Photoshop sketch that I wasn't really feeling, but now that I see that actual photo showing matte silver with blue, I realize I don't really like the combination. You unknowingly helped me decide to stay with the red.

 

[SS4Luck]

I wanted to swap my red trim for the '23 blue trim, and even made a Photoshop sketch that I wasn't really feeling, but now that I see that actual photo showing matte silver with blue, I realize I don't really like the combination. You unknowingly helped me decide to stay with the red.

I’ve got my stock matte blue trim if you want all matte and dark.

 

[SPECIALFORCESOFGOD]

I’ve got my stock matte blue trim if you want all matte and dark.

I appreciate the offer, brother, but the color that interested me was specifically the bright 2023 Pearl Vigor Blue, not the dark 2022 Metallic Matte Stellar Blue, which I don't find desirable for my taste.

 

[shade]

@SS4Luck
What front fender is that?
Super clean bike.
The red trim pieces those oem parts?

 

[Robert 0046]

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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How much longer are you going?

 

[SS4Luck]

@SS4Luck
What front fender is that?
Super clean bike.
The red trim pieces those oem parts?

Thanks man, it’s a moto composites carbon fender and ya the red is factory trim from a silver 2022 bike.

 

[SS4Luck]

How much longer are you going?

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

 

[Robert 0046]

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

Same chromoly arm or aluminum?

 

[SS4Luck]

Same chromoly arm or aluminum?

Yeah another arm from evil

 

[SS4Luck]

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.