Fitting Graphics Kits, Tips & Tricks | SMCR Build Part 9

[@paullewis1566]

It has transformed the look of the standard plastics into something special and unique. Looking forward to seeing the wheels fitted now.

[@ciraloke]

A fine sewing needle takes care of the bubbles - pierce at a shallow angle to the surface (not 90°) at one edge of the bubble, and work towards the hole.

[@GerberosHilleri1]

Wet method all the way for me! I just installed my first graphics kit for my SMC 690. I had all the fairings off the bike during installation, and applied wet method. Super easy and very forgiving. I'm very pleased with the result

[@davidwhitnall9783]

I need a graphics kit for my 701 so will give Mr Crispy a call for need some ideas with an individual design. Must say you did a great job and thanks for the video fully entertaining as normal. 🤩🤩🤩

[@36moto]

It’s amazing how decent graphics transform a bike, top job pal... And the bike is looking fantastic, first look at the finished bike ( not that you will ever finish adding bits) should be great.

[@highlandriders9696]

Looks a great job Chops... Quality product definitely helps. Has totally transformed the bike.

[@Motorcycle_Mike]

As the kids say, PRETTY SIC🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Please do a budget video, breaking down costs (retail) for what you’ve put into this blinged out SMCR... Minus (your) labour of course. And don’t let Mrs. Chops see that one. Honestly would love to see just how much a project like this add’s up too. Cheers mate, well done again! Remember, heat is your friend when applying graphics and decals. #TeamLCR

[@LambChopRides]

OK Grey I will have a think about doing that 👍

[@tracktime1196]

Well Chopsy you have out done yourself once again absolutely amazing job I'm very impressed, looks so much better.... little tip for trapped air bubbles pop them with a pin to release the air then warm with the hair dryer

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks buddy but the thanks goes to Christian! Yeah might try that for the tiny few there is 👍

[@tracktime1196]

DOH!!! just noticed Gideon de jongs comment beat me to it LOL. It does work I've done it with a vinyl wrap but as he says make sure it's a sharp point and use the heat to warm it after you prick it

[@HippoDrones]

Crispy Designs are awesome, and this looks fantastic. I even messed up the decals on my RC car, so well done for doing a whole motorbike! :D

[@LambChopRides]

Haha sure you could do a fine job Peter! 🤪

[@HippoDrones]

@@LambChopRides I did my KTM 300 2t SM, but it had bubbles all over it :D

[@mbingham10]

Top tip I found doing mine, cut an 1/2 inch /12mm strip from the backing paper and leave the rest on, then position the decal and stick it with the 1/2 inch of adhesive strip then once its all in the correct place start removing the backing and work from the centre out works every time.

[@michaeltward2859]

I'm quite liking watching with build. I have a brand new 21 Husky 701 sumo showing up late march and I can't wait. And I know it's a little late for you lamb chop but for those reading this. Get some plain cotton or wool gloves. They will allow your fingers to slide over the stickers as you press down preventing blisters.

[@LambChopRides]

Ah great tip! 👍

[@jonniebeck1395]

Now the looks match the performance of this stunning machine. A demonstration of a wet application would of been nice. Top job 👍

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah should have tried it...

[@dalehawkes1698]

It’s looking fantastic Chops can’t wait to see it with the wheels on great job 👍👍👍

[@Shinysideup]

Decent job chops, decals and wraps are much more difficult that it looks. The bike looks bloody Awesome.

[@constantinosschinas4503]

I think satin finish would look great too. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@fraz172]

Transformed the look of the bike. Just bought the 890r, so toying with the idea of doing mine.

[@samgardiner771]

I can't believe how much better the bike looks with the graphics kit. Job well done 👍

[@jasonperry1444]

chopsy - she looks rad man...what with Crispy Designs pulling out the stops and your patience.....sterling job, one of a kind! Cheers

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

Patience of a saint! Great outcome!

[@satchitysatch]

Good job Chopsy you coul feel the tension!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Like that a lot chops! Well done on completing the install, not the easiest thing to do!😝

[@adriankeys6245]

She's looking sweet, im keen to see and hear the finished bike.........my last 690 I went max front with min rear sprockets, completely changed the bike made it so much more fun on the road and wasn't revving it's head off at 70............if i remember right good for about 125...........

[@Darkman79]

Great job Chopsy! That is not easy to do...SMCR is gonna be "sick":)

[@Supermofools]

Great job buddy!!

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks matey 👍

[@LexPips]

Looks good! Personally I use the wet method as it’s more forgiving but to each their own 🤟

[@TheScrubTour]

So glad to not be the only struggling to stick em on smooth, bike looks stunning looking forward to seeing more 🔥

[@andyboyes05]

You've done a decent job there Chops. Looking for to seeing what it looks like with the wheels on too. 👍

[@bunnydaduk]

Good work ! Looks amazing. Thumbs up to you for having a go though. I couldn't stick a postage stamp without getting bubbles !

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Dad 👍

[@ninjanelly3506]

Acetone as well,nick Mrs chop's nail varnish remover 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@Ravan_Caw]

Looking good Chop & Mavis. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@timmo3351]

Smashed it Chopsy! 👍🏻👌🏻

[@On2WheelswithDennis]

Job well done again 👍👍 I’ve got my decals from Motopro works and are waiting to be fitted.. but I’m waiting for a good day when my patience levels are high enough..😂 nice vid !! Regards from Spain!

[@RiggerbeeOffRoad]

Literally can't wait to see a video of you thrashing this bike around

[@LambChopRides]

Me too! 😎😎😜

[@Dylzhaar]

That looks absolutely fantastic

[@tigerick7291]

As usual your technical work had me feeling anxious and uptight. BUT you pulled it off and it does indeed look 'sick'. 😉👍

[@mikeemery8846]

Wet is best, slide around, squeegee out the bubbles - job done.

[@stuarthooper2258]

Give yourself a pat on the back,love it, and it matches in with the tail pipe ,

[@averagebiker]

Looks fantastic! Tempted to get decals for my SDGT now. 👌

[@skts2610]

I always use water with a dob of washing up liquid in it, you can move them around without any creases. Looking good though fella👍🏽

[@willhoult]

Starting to take shape now gonna look sweet

[@paul.vanhout57]

Job well done! Side panels and radiator guards look perfect - at least on KZbin!

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah they look good in the flesh too! I'm well happy

[@iancharlton5530]

Looks ace. Nearly finished 😜💪

[@bobz1736]

Looks pretty awesome ! Decals - You should cut the backing paper down the middle, hold one half in place with masking tape, then peel the backing from the centre for the other half and work out to the edge. Then remove tape and peel and fit the remaining half. Only use heat gun to fit the decal into difficult shapes - use it to much thou and you'll stretch the decal and it'll never fit. Why didn't you remove the original decals or are they moulded onto the bodywork plastic?

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah original are moulded in, only raised ones were the ones on fork protectors

[@Mike_P646]

Fair play chops, nightmare of a job fitting decals to 3d parts,I wouldn't have the patience,great job.👌

[@edgeyt1]

You can use a spoon to save getting blisters on your thumb. I fitted some genuine KTM graphics once and found they started to peel at the front edges of the front panels where they're most exposed to wind/rain, after about 6 months. I wondered if it's worth spraying the whole panel with clear coat to cover the edges? Maybe Crispy know.

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah not sure Ed.. Will see how it holds up. Can allways have any parts reprinted if it starts to lift anywhere

[@DaveDayve]

I'm not one to like sticker kits. But you've brought that bike to life from the drab original sticker set. Lovely design. Good job. Heat gun surely did the job

[@miguelcosta530]

It's getting pretty cool.

[@krisreynolds9101]

That Mr Chops is looking epic, totally transformed the bike.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Kris, yeah I'm really happy with how it turned out 👍

[@talkingrock7011]

The graphics look good , I’ve installed 3M clear protection self healing film on my HD Tri/glide rear fenders and used the wet method , to me it worked better and a plastic bondo spreader really helps to get the material down & get the bubbles out , time and patience LCR now for any small imperfections use a sewing needle to give the trapped air a exit hole , you did a good job I thought a couple of tips would help for when you do another one , I have years of experience doing this, bring on the wheels

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks buddy good tips with the needle will try it 👍

[@deniedpilot8628]

Im not entirely sure on the ratio, when you install window tint, you can use a mixture of baby shampoo and water. What this does is make all the surfaces slick so you can get the bubbles out and have time to move the decals. When you get it where you want it press out excess moisture out and then let it dry. Much easier than sticking a sticker to a surface and it sticking to everything that you dont want it to stick to.

[@andrewgibbs5135]

Phew ! Patience........Good job 👍

[@brucekendall52]

Excellent work and looks great.This can always go pear shaped.Cheers.

[@ellingtonpeacock1646]

Looks awesome

[@krp6147]

Well done chops jolly good 😎 👍 👏

[@pu11y]

Looks great Chopsy.

[@patgreenerides]

🤣🤣🤣😜 Cracking.... and those graphics set the bike off Loving the innuendo 😳😂

[@colinclugston4757]

Looks fantastic.

[@CACACLAS]

Great video 👌🏻👌🏻 where can I found those handlebar slider ? What would recommand as a frame slider ? Tanks

[@andyholmes999]

Nice one :) about to pick up my 2021 enduro R in a few weeks, assuming the kit will protect the panels as well looking ace

[@georgegrubbs3763]

Use a small pin in the air bubble and then heat and push down.

[@simonrobinson7536]

Now that looks fooooooking awesome, the video was good too

[@P6_7R_Nick]

That looks sick man. Can't help thinking of the start of a marvel film for some reason. Looks proper trick 👌

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Nick 👍

[@motorbiketoureruk]

Top job chops, looking cracking

[@TCat17]

Im ready to see this bike on the road. Would love to see a 0-60 and 1/4 mile comparison between this bike and a bone stock version

[@davidread2198]

Looking a lot better 😁👍

[@LickyDischarge]

After the very first decal appeared to be tricky, I was surprised you didn’t then try the wet method. She looks ace though Chops, so I can’t wait to see it finished!

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah should have experimented with a least one wet panel I guess.. 👍

[@constantinosschinas4503]

If one decides to remove the graphics after a couple of years or more, would the original stickers and paint remain intact? Glue residues?

[@andyjackson5]

that looks brilliant mate! 👍🏻 great job chops

[@marklloyd9472]

Good job done , always a stressful job when you cant get it straight and end up tearing one , 👍👍👍

[@146matt]

The standard graphics are too subtle for a supermoto, this is a great upgrade. Nice one 👍

[@mrbambix]

now that is looking awesome mr Chops, well done !

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks buddy I'm well happy with it 👍

[@bartcauwenbergh9606]

nice graphics and job well done, looking great

[@themightyvinnie9825]

Looks amazing. I'm tempted to get something done for the 1290.....

[@st5pr0]

Before i finish watching, I combined two methods and it went out well. Lets see how you did it EDIT: Good Job ! Its funny but i also started from the front assuming i will learn on smaller pieces

[@donkey1007]

Well Chop'C' you've done a cracking job their fella, it does look the nuts. Totally transforms the look. I was thinking of getting graphics from the SMF lads, but gonna take a look at Crispy's designs now. I think a bit more heat would've help you a lot. Not that I've done it, just watched what others have done.

[@andrewwiltse8882]

I’m in the same boat, I can do a lot of things but I can’t get the hang of decals. Looks great Chops👍

[@Thorins_Fury]

Thats sick man can't wait to see what it looks like with wheels on now

[@hipijs1337]

You should've used something like microfiber towel over your fingers so it slides better on the decals.

[@gideondejong1610]

9:56 I always remove the small air bubbles by piercing them with a really sharp needle, heating the spot and push the air out. Might not be the official way to do it but it works for me.

[@gideondejong1610]

Oh and.... looks the business! 👍🏻

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah that was my idea too but was told I would just end up with a bubble and a hole then.. interesting that worked for you. I have a couple of very small ones might try it 👍

[@christopherdevries1969]

I know what a pain in the arse this can be so hats off to you Chops. 👌

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Chris 👍👍

[@shawngreenwood7825]

Well done Chops! You have inspired me. I would to customize my 2019 yellow 650 v-strom. I will look up mr. Crispy. Great content for a snow Northern Ontario Canada day.

[@ragerider6283]

Very helpful & brave vid lol. The graphics kit really brought it to life. Unfortunately I'm terrible & absolutely hate doing this sort of thing as I'm both a perfectionist & talentless lol so I rage quit & get in terrible strops & any tips are much appreciated. It's coming together really nicely.

[@LambChopRides]

Haha thanks RR 👍

[@amancalledjames9345]

Looks great! Good job Chopsy

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks James 👍

[@martinellis9483]

Never done decals, but was told you are supposed 2 put on with soap and water then manover to fit, then let dry. No idea if that correct or not like. But top vid.

[@bakedbeanzontoast9078]

Looks bloody good Chops.👍👍🇬🇧

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks mate I'm over the moon with it 👍

[@n22pdf]

Oh man you’ve convinced me ordered mine today 😀😀😀🤟

[@LambChopRides]

👍👍

[@chris55953]

Looks great Chopsy

[@Dannyjones1]

I want Mr Crispy to design my graphics too. I'm looking to buy mine next week.🙌

[@Dannyjones1]

How can I get in touch with him and do a custom design for me with a company logo

[@alrightdave6135]

@@Dannyjones1 just go on crispy designs website

[@n22pdf]

Looks absolutely wiked chops man love it mate 😃😃😃👍🤟

[@motorbiketoureruk]

I’ve used crispy for my Superadventure he makes lovely stuff

[@liamhoad8445]

looks awesome chops

[@davidmeadows5665]

Top tip, if you have any hairline scratches on your graphics just warm them up with a heat gun and they usually disappear.

[@michaelletford4786]

Do you take the old decals off first I’m guessing I have 1290. Super adventure s and the origami 1290 on the tank would get in the way ?

[@LambChopRides]

No you can put them directly over the top 👍

[@stephenchapman8344]

A sticky situation! 👍

[@flangmasterj]

Looks insane Chops! Thought about half orange, half grey wheels?

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah but wanted some anodise orange on the rims and that has to be faded with black. Has to be all paint if you want another colour

[@petereeves1354]

Looking really good Chops. Off topic, do you have a preference between the TCX & Supertech R's, 1 warmer than the other, as I go on track here in Italy +35 degrees?

[@LambChopRides]

Supertech R much better 👍

[@brianrainey2739]

Nice job! Having worked in the vinyl graphics industry in the past (not as an installer) I can tell you that the wet application method is easier. Your final result looks great though! Does this mean that you are going to be keeping the KTM for a while? 😁

[@LambChopRides]

Oh yes she's a keeper for sure 👍

[@andrewlieske6228]

Hi do you have the link for the rear arm protection? Thank you . carbon…

[@kyletaylor1173]

Decals look class, are these gonna be available to buy ? ?

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah maybe if people want them..

[@davidmeadows5665]

I would never attempt to put decals on dry, its much easier when wet because you can slide them into place and less risk of stretching or tearing if you have to lift it for a second go. Just squeegee out any air bubbles and leave to dry.