HOW TO INSTALL MX GRAPHICS | RIVAL INK

There’s a lot of different techniques used to install graphics kits.
Join Joelsy in the Rival HQ as he breaks down the steps we take in preparing, fitting and finishing a graphics kit fitment so you can nail it each and every time!
Want more “How To’s” from the crew? Let us know what you’d like to learn in the comments

[@r3fl3xion]

Awesome thanks for the masterclass ! Now wish me luck 🤙

[@musicsofdjthea]

these are quality stickers for sure used... do you have specific brand of stickers that you rely on for this graphics?

[@welcome-to-my-channel429]

Well this will be fun for me I have a duel exhaust 😅

[@zachvick4255]

Do you recommend putting the plastics on the bike first then graphics or putting graphics on the plastics off the bike and another thing with the seat covers do you think it will wear through the stock one if you put an aftermarket one overtop

[@rival_ink]

We prefer to install the graphics with the plastics on the bike, as the bike holds them in place so they won't slide around and move all over the place. I have also always installed seat covers over the top of my stock cover with no issue.

[@zachvick4255]

@@rival_ink ok thanks my parents where concerned that it will devalue the bike if I do that

[@the_ltz_guymaster7912]

I never had to use a heat gun they just burn em and make them thin I set my kit outside when it’s like 70-80 degrees out and then put them on they never bubbled with natural heat

[@JacksonStoneRacing-17]

How’d you get the fmf color

[@vintagemxer9165]

Good tips but I would have liked to know about applying to plastics that are not new. Are there any tips like sanding scratches or anything else? The plastics are 10 years old but in good condition - not perfect but very good and clean - some slight scratches.

[@rival_ink]

Hi! We only install to new plastics here at the shop. We don't recommend installing to used plastics if possible, as you can never get a perfect result after spending a lot of money on the graphics.

[@vintagemxer9165]

@@rival_ink ugh, that sucks. I just purchased a nice '13 Husq TE310 and the plastic seems pretty nice.

[@colbyfleet9625]

does your HONDA ‘SPRINT BLACK’ KIT fit on a crf 150 rb bike??

[@rival_ink]

Sure does!

[@sebastianbenitez6284]

Have you got these graphics? I have a 150 and want to see what it looks lik.

[@colbyfleet9625]

@@sebastianbenitez6284 no I didn't I was looking but I need to get my plastics and idk where to get them still looking

[@ethanyoung762]

Where do I find the fmf end cap graphic?

[@wavymushroom5647]

Fmf

[@motocam12]

Is he using a credit card to push it down on?

[@rival_ink]

No that's a felt edge plastic applicator.

[@motocam12]

@@rival_ink thank you thinking about buying a graphics kit soon. It says on your website that’s there’s only a 2013 and 2015 yz 125 but no 2014. Would the 2013 fits on my 2014 yz 125?

[@rival_ink]

Just fixed that on the site now if u refresh :)@@motocam12

[@motocam12]

@@rival_ink thank you

[@TotallyWayno]

Sorry, they’re just stickers. Paint it then I’m impressed.

[@the_ltz_guymaster7912]

For all the new people looking to buy their first graphic kit if you’re not plan on racing at a track and are gonna just ride at your local orv park or around the house just go with a cheap kit from like Mx island or senge graphic because nobody is gonna be eyeing you when you’re riding by there more focused on their own no reason to put top of the line graphics on a bike if you’re not going to make a career out of it don’t spend 200$ on graphics it’s just a waste of money that you can be putting it into your motor to better the bike

[@joeditz48]

You buy graphics for everyone else to enjoy, I buy graphics so that I can enjoy.... we are not the same

[@kingklab8165]

ORRRRR, hear me out. Let people do what they please. Maybe they have their build complete BUT the gfx. Or any other reason. Most people like Jo said, Do it because THEY like it.

[@vintagemxer9165]

Most buy graphics kits to feel pride in their bike - not to please others. Modifying your bike is also a hobby. You feel good about your bike when it is personalized and looks good to YOU.