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The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => Accessories and Modifications - C10 => Topic started by: nealart on July 01, 2014, 05:07:17 PM

Title: T-shirts
Post by: nealart on July 01, 2014, 05:07:17 PM: I have an etsy store where I sell original design BMW Airhead tshirts:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/nealart (https://www.etsy.com/shop/nealart)

But, now that I am a new C10 owner and fast becoming a fanatic, I will be drawing up a Concours shirt.

Any ideas for what is the best angle or feature to illustrate would be appreciated.

Or if there is a clever Concours saying that might go good on a shirt...
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: Outback_Jon on July 01, 2014, 07:27:43 PM: I wouldn't use it on a shirt, but "No, it is not a BMW." seem to be something I wind up saying a lot.
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: nealart on July 01, 2014, 07:50:40 PM: Haha - If I do that or "Beemer Slayer" type stuff I'll need to stock a different etsy store! ;D
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: Outback_Jon on July 01, 2014, 10:01:24 PM: Yeah. I have 'that conversation' way too often. Most recently with a new rider in a group of long time friends/riders with the CB1100F.net group. The newbie was on a Honda ST1300.

"You're on the BMW, right?"
"No, it's a Kawasaki Concours."
"Really?"

The "Really?" always gets me. If I was actually riding a BMW, why would I lie and say it's a Kawasaki? And for that matter, why would I not tell you what I was really riding anyway? I've really got to get a set of KMW stickers to add to the confusion.
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: ddavid on July 06, 2014, 09:04:25 AM: Saw the "Lord of the Bings" t-shirt on your website. Looks close enough to a Concours carb I am going to get one. Maybe have him hold a set of four carbs?
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: Nosmo on July 06, 2014, 09:46:13 PM: Quote from: Outback_Jon on July 01, 2014, 10:01:24 PM
Yeah. I have 'that conversation' way too often. Most recently with a new rider in a group of long time friends/riders with the CB1100F.net group. The newbie was on a Honda ST1300.

"You're on the BMW, right?"
"No, it's a Kawasaki Concours."
"Really?"

The "Really?" always gets me. If I was actually riding a BMW, why would I lie and say it's a Kawasaki? And for that matter, why would I not tell you what I was really riding anyway? I've really got to get a set of KMW stickers to add to the confusion.

Not to 'jack this thread, but I have had more fun with the KMW stickers than you would imagine. A couple of years ago a guy riding a BMW came up to me in a parking lot and asked me how I managed to fit that BMW fairing to my Kawasaki. (He was confused by the KMW roundels in combination with the Kawasaki emblems on the fuel tank.) I told him THREE TIMES to LOOK at the roundels. He just could not see it. I had to point out the "K" in the KMW and that the roundels were green and white and not blue and white. When he finally "got it" he laughed his ass off, thought it was the funniest thing he'd ever seen.

As for T-shirts, over on the V-Strom Stromtrooper forum someone had "BMW Recovery Vehicle" T-shirts made up a few years ago, because some have used their 'Stroms to tow dual-sport BMW's with broken drives out of the woods.

For our Connies, how about something like: Concours - The trailing edge of technology.
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: nealart on July 07, 2014, 06:09:50 AM: Good stuff.

I found the KMW stickers. Pretty cool.

http://ruddbow.com/main/products-page/kawasaki-concours-items/kmw-decal/ (http://ruddbow.com/main/products-page/kawasaki-concours-items/kmw-decal/)
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: nealart on July 21, 2014, 04:08:05 PM: Here is my C10 drawing. I'll probably print white on black shirts, but maybe some other combination.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2C1ERAtiA3A/U82OSsmuG2I/AAAAAAAAAMc/KfloSjreerM/s1600/Picture+6.png)
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: 2fast on July 21, 2014, 09:34:24 PM: Very nice.

Does it say Ofcours?
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: nealart on July 22, 2014, 08:21:15 AM: Quote from: 2fast on July 21, 2014, 09:34:24 PM
Very nice.

Does it say Ofcours?

Yes it does. Trying for a play on words implying that this bike is the obvious and inevitable choice for sport touring.
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: Mr Orange on July 22, 2014, 12:10:03 PM: I like the white on black although it would work on dark blue also. I'd buy one!

I have one of this design in a shirt and a mug.
(https://img0.etsystatic.com/019/0/6339475/il_570xN.547139436_lm3r.jpg)
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: nealart on July 22, 2014, 01:26:52 PM: Quote from: Mr Orange on July 22, 2014, 12:10:03 PM
I like the white on black although it would work on dark blue also. I'd buy one!

I have one of this design in a shirt and a mug.
(https://img0.etsystatic.com/019/0/6339475/il_570xN.547139436_lm3r.jpg)

I like the dark blue idea.

I didn't print those girls on a mug, so I hope somebody isn't stealing my artwork, but it happens.
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: Furbo on July 23, 2014, 09:54:14 PM: Quote from: nealart on July 21, 2014, 04:08:05 PM
Here is my C10 drawing. I'll probably print white on black shirts, but maybe some other combination.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2C1ERAtiA3A/U82OSsmuG2I/AAAAAAAAAMc/KfloSjreerM/s1600/Picture+6.png)

Hey, that's classy and understated - if you make em I'll be a customer.
Just ask that you use a quality shirt....will gladly pay a bit more for it.. :finger_fing11:
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: nealart on July 24, 2014, 07:10:56 AM: Quote from: Furbo on July 23, 2014, 09:54:14 PM
Hey, that's classy and understated - if you make em I'll be a customer.
Just ask that you use a quality shirt....will gladly pay a bit more for it.. :finger_fing11:

I tend to go with Gildan Ultra cotton and people seem to like them.
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: nealart on August 05, 2014, 05:50:02 PM: A small batch of shirts will be here in a few days.

I changed the oil and filter on the C10 today for the first time as a new owner.

I learned that the Fram oil filters have correct o-rings and K&N has o-rings that are too fat.

I also learned that fitting the belly pan on is harder than it should be!

Loving the ride though.
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: jim_de_hunter on August 06, 2014, 06:41:07 AM: Quote from: nealart on July 21, 2014, 04:08:05 PM

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2C1ERAtiA3A/U82OSsmuG2I/AAAAAAAAAMc/KfloSjreerM/s1600/Picture+6.png)

I will buy one of these.
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: nealart on August 06, 2014, 05:38:14 PM: The shirts just came in - they look good.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/199023246/kawasaki-concours-c10-zg1000-t-shirt?ref=listing-0 (https://www.etsy.com/listing/199023246/kawasaki-concours-c10-zg1000-t-shirt?ref=listing-0)

I have:

1 Small
2 Med
5 Large
5 XL
1 2XL

First sale gets donated to zggtr if I can find their donate button.

Thanks. :)
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: Racer Boy on August 06, 2014, 05:43:46 PM: I love your artwork! Very well done, and clever.

Now if only you had some C14 shirts...
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: nealart on August 06, 2014, 07:42:50 PM: Quote from: Racer Boy on August 06, 2014, 05:43:46 PM
I love your artwork! Very well done, and clever.

Now if only you had some C14 shirts...

Thanks - the C14 does have nice lines for a drawing.
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: nealart on August 07, 2014, 08:15:49 AM: People that don't want to deal with etsy can just send me a message and go through paypal.
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: wahrsuul on August 07, 2014, 08:41:31 AM: Some vinly decals of that would be great too.
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: Furbo on August 08, 2014, 03:39:11 AM: Happy to deal with Etsy - but do yu have any other color available? Black perhaps?
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: gorbs on August 10, 2014, 09:08:12 PM: Im in on the tshirt. Very nicely done.!
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: timmerz on August 11, 2014, 05:38:50 AM: I would like the 2xl...where do I go to pay and order?
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: nealart on August 12, 2014, 04:58:14 PM: I put in a new order (sorry same color as before - no choices available.)

I will have 2xl and a few 3xl in about a week.
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: timmerz on August 13, 2014, 06:40:47 AM: Cool, I'll be in for a 2xl when they arrive...
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: nealart on August 15, 2014, 03:37:50 PM: New order just came in and I now have more 2xl, a few 3xl and just one 4xl.
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: timmerz on August 16, 2014, 08:47:43 AM: Got my 2x ordered, please notify me if you come up with any more C10 artwork/shirts! Really like the bike, gratifying to have a way to show it other than just riding it! 8)
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: mightymousesr on August 30, 2014, 08:42:31 AM: White on a dark blue shirt, I'll take one.
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: mightymousesr on August 30, 2014, 05:07:14 PM: Sorry, X-large please
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: nealart on September 10, 2014, 01:39:52 PM: I just listed a C14 shirt for the modern guys:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/203040340/kawasaki-concours-c14-zg1400-t-shirt? (https://www.etsy.com/listing/203040340/kawasaki-concours-c14-zg1400-t-shirt?)
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: Walker18 on September 10, 2014, 03:09:44 PM: Pm'd you on that..
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: bbroj on September 25, 2014, 02:12:21 PM: Got my C-10 shirt, love it!
Title: Re: T-shirts
Post by: nealart on September 27, 2014, 11:17:51 AM: :thumbs: