Okay, I started a "premium" shop at CafePress to give you guys more options. I made a few for you to choose from. I named the shop "honda599".

You can buy stuff here: www.cafepress.com/honda599

At some point, when I'll get a bit more time, I'll customize the shop to look more like our forum... until then it looks like crap. :?

All feedback is welcome and appreciated. :wink:

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So our fellow member, Robotribe, made a very slick illustration of a honda 599 and gave me permission to use it to make t-shirts. I found a font to match and slapped it on an image of a t-shirt. What do you think?

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/1420/t1lm3.jpg

Other ideas welcome.

Honestly, you know how you cut off the top of the bike for the banner on the top of the page... like that would be cool...with the ride naked where the rest of the bike would be...get it...ride naked takes the place of the naked part of the bike...oie way to long at the office... :evil:

What's it look like in yellow? :)

Clean. I like it.

What's it look like in yellow? :)

I'm only working with an outline... but I can change that to yellow. :wink:

http://img488.imageshack.us/img488/7333/t2tm9.jpg

Bigger image. I might take a crack at it tonight.

Sick... I'm for it.

What's it look like in yellow? :)

I'm only working with an outline... but I can change that to yellow. :wink:


Heh. No, I meant the *shirt* in yellow. The outline would need to be in black, I imagine.

sign me up. I'll buy a couple.

Ill take one too..


Angelo 8)

I like.. Id say try what Rndthought suggested and cut the top off ..I'd buy 1 or two either way though:D ..

I'd take at least two!!!!

-FT3

I'd like a brown shirt with a yellow design.

I think I like the yellow design better than the white design on the gray, though.

Or is that black? I don't like black t-shirts that much, since I wear them mostly in the summer. I'd still buy one, though.

You might try asking a high school athletic director where they get theirs from. That might require you to order more than you want to, though.

Cut the mirrors off the pic. FUGLY.

Two in XL and one in L. Where do I send the money? Honestly, I have been looking for a good T'shirt to where while I'm not riding and that would be the one for me. Right now I have to settle for a Honda wing, when I'm not riding. Looks great when I get out of my Accord though.

Smitters

You have an accord too eh?

I have three Hondas at the moment.

2006 599
1993 Accord Ex
1986 Aero 50 (moped.. yes, and don't ask, it pops wheelies)

Cut the mirrors off the pic. FUGLY.

...the rear fender too.

Looks nice, I'll get one.

I like it! 8)

Allright! I'm liking the feedback. I'm going to make some changes and put it in motion.

Cut the mirrors off the pic. FUGLY.
Yes...that was bothering me too...

Oh god, now we are modding an outline of a 599 for a T-shirt...WE ALL NEED LIVES! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Cut the mirrors off the pic. FUGLY.

So is the rear fender...

Love it. The first one... colour & proportion. I think going any bigger would be overkill.

I'll take 1!

I'm in for one as well. It'll be great to wear under my gear on the bike or when I'm driving the Prelude!

Make sure to get honda599.com either
1) small font under "Ride Naked"
2) sleeve cuff
3) larger across the back shoulders.

Make sure to get honda599.com either
1) small font under "Ride Naked"
2) sleeve cuff
3) larger across the back shoulders.

For now, I put the URL on the exhaust. It's small.
I'm going to make a few design variations and put them up on CafePress.

Here's another idea:
http://img470.imageshack.us/img470/2308/t3cm8.jpg

bleh - i like the design but no matter the quality - cafepress is still iron-on. it's pretty weak. If it were silk-screened I'd be down.

I could certainly go out there and find a printer who'll make me a 100 t-shirts for a semi-reasonable price... but it will be 100 t-shirts of the same color and the same design. CafePress presents more options. I'll leave the choice up to you guys.

More obscure the better...

Stickers!!!!!!!!!! "HONDA599.COM"
OR
---------------------
HONDA599.COM
R I D E N A K E D
---------------------
OR

(proof of concept for give it's crude nature)
http://lh5.google.com/plancer/RrN2W_y-VtI/AAAAAAAAAJM/f7b_tGiWr3g/s400/599NAKED.jpg

I prefer the original design, any colour, minus the mirrors :twisted:

hope the t shirt is nice and thick.. picky buggers aren't we?!

:lol:

I'd buy one.

Yea I think you should Put the Artfibras undertail and hugger on it, Some Rizoma "Zero Mirrors", A Leo Vince or Mivv Can, And some smaller signals at the very least Alex. :lol: :lol: :lol:

:shock: Your right Rnd.. Its a Terminal Disease..

I'd prefer a quality print, but it's whatever... don't want to make you go and spend all this money on it if you've only got ~40 easy sales...

I'm in, and I prefer the first design.

How 'bout you print them up just like the original design you posted at the beginning of this thread, then for only $5 more, you get a one of those mini-Sharpies, in black, and you can customize it to your liking? :lol:

I like the idea! The picky side of me would go for a gray shirt with black ink -- it's hot enough under my riding jacket without a black t-shirt adding to it. But that's just me being picky.

Aside from that, I ripped off RND's logo concept and tweaked it just a bit.
http://blackcatresearch.com/images/logo1a.jpg

The image is yours for the asking....

I like the first idea, especially using the banner option, would there be a backside to it?

I'm in as well !!! Love the idea of the banner too with the outline cropped with ride naked on it. Maybe a big hornet on the back? Is there a Hornet emblem at all that anyone knows about? Sort of like the bug I mean? Cartoonish, what the hell am I saying ? lol Help me out please lmao

maybe?
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o293/mwanaeusi/hornet.jpg

Maybe something like this, but positioned slightly differently...

http://www.wesellsports.com/images/rico%20nylon%20wallet%20nba%20hornets%20new%20orle ans%20(3).jpg

I'd rather keep it simple like the first design. If anything on the back, just the slogan and URL. Here's a shot of the first logo just bigger - nevermind the quality of blowing up a compressed picture. Looked at doing the printing in a medium gray rather than white. Looks interesting.

http://lh4.google.com/benwipperman/RrQWm4cMSrI/AAAAAAAAAG4/z-AznAfQYYY/s800/bigger.jpg

Yeah... The first logo. Just bigger. I'd buy two for real!

I can't use images I didn't create or received permission to use. I'm working with options right now... CafePress has some limitations though.. and their website isn't working properly lately. This stuff will be up sooner than later, I promise. :thumbsup

maybe?
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o293/mwanaeusi/hornet.jpg

Count my wifey in for one too.

She rides a Suzuki Katana but likes the shirt, said it was "cute".

I think by that she meant "tough". :wink:

I'm going to make a shirt that says "My Hobby Rides A 599" with the bike image beneath it. You better believe I'll be getting it for my wife. :lol:

Yeah, I like the latest rendition a lot..
If the Hornet was on the back it might look kinda mean
:twisted:
Thing is, it's a 599 not a hornet in N. America, so I'd say the hornet image has limited value perhaps.

:thinking

K, I'll shut up now.. :)

I like the mods to the bike. The smaller Ride Naked version is better IMO.

I really like the picture of the hornet on the back and the sillouette of the bike on the front with ride naked written in, looks wild! Hell you could put 599 on one of the sleeves too, man these will look sharp anyway you choose to do it, count me in for a couple of them.

I'm rather limited in what I can do at CafePress, but a couple of options are already up there.

You can get them here: http://www.cafepress.com/door51

Could you setup something like this - hits both the original idea and gets the URL on there? Didn't have the particular font and didn't want to hunt. But there's the idea. :P

http://lh6.google.com/feelthesin/RrY6eUXSOrI/AAAAAAAAAA4/JmAy2hjoUrk/s800/599.jpg

Could you setup something like this - hits both the original idea and gets the URL on there? Didn't have the particular font and didn't want to hunt. But there's the idea. :P

http://lh6.google.com/feelthesin/RrY6eUXSOrI/AAAAAAAAAA4/JmAy2hjoUrk/s800/599.jpg

This is the best compromise (but not crazy about the HONDA599.com)thus far.... :idea:

PS: Could you set up a vote????

Just throwing something out there.

How about having the only the bike line art in front and putting the honda599.com URL and Ride Naked slogan on the back ?

You're always going to have trouble fitting line art to a font.
With all the text in the back you'll be free to use any font or whacky lettering you choose, and the bike's gutsy lines will be gloriously unhindered.

That's a shitload of suggestions ther AleX. Just make the shirt and we
will buy. Sometimes ya gotta play dictator. :)

That's a shitload of suggestions ther AleX. Just make the shirt and we
will buy. Sometimes ya gotta play dictator. :)


Let's vote..... :arrow:

Could you setup something like this - hits both the original idea and gets the URL on there? Didn't have the particular font and didn't want to hunt. But there's the idea. :P

http://lh6.google.com/feelthesin/RrY6eUXSOrI/AAAAAAAAAA4/JmAy2hjoUrk/s800/599.jpg

I like the looks of that!

Let's vote..... :arrow:

There is no need to vote. At some point, sooner than later, I'm going to put up enough options on CafePress to make everyone happy. Until then, this is what's available for sale today. (http://www.cafepress.com/door51) If you like anything, you can go ahead and get it, if you prefer to wait for other options, give me some time.

PS. Love the bike MisterB! Can we see more pictures of it?

Let's vote..... :arrow:

There is no need to vote. At some point, sooner than later, I'm going to put up enough options on CafePress to make everyone happy. Until then, this is what's available for sale today. (http://www.cafepress.com/door51) If you like anything, you can go ahead and get it, if you prefer to wait for other options, give me some time.

PS. Love the bike MisterB! Can we see more pictures of it?

Here my wife's 599:
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb288/MisterB599/Reddy2593.jpg

and my 919:
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb288/MisterB599/BigBlue2588.jpg

I lent the digital camera to me daughter... I could get more "close ups" later!

I don't know why I didn't catch this thread earlier.

I like the original design a lot.

MisterB- I'm sure I am not the only person who knows someone w/ a screenprinting business they run from home BUT I possibly could help. I have had about 50 shirts made by this guy I know in the past for my current job and a dozen made for my old work and they've been very reasonably priced, and the quality of the printing is good (its not cheap iron on, wash off). It would cost several dollars less than what cafepress is charging. I could take a first round of orders from the members. Typically once the screen is made additional runs/prints of shirts are less expensive. Because the image is only 1 color that makes for a better price as well. Perhaps the shirts could be sold for the quote I could get from him + couple dollars shipping via USPS, and perhaps any proceeds from any markups could be donated to the forums.

let me know I can investigate.

I don't know why I didn't catch this thread earlier.

I like the original design a lot.

MisterB- I'm sure I am not the only person who knows someone w/ a screenprinting business they run from home BUT I possibly could help. I have had about 50 shirts made by this guy I know in the past for my current job and a dozen made for my old work and they've been very reasonably priced, and the quality of the printing is good (its not cheap iron on, wash off). It would cost several dollars less than what cafepress is charging. I could take a first round of orders from the members. Typically once the screen is made additional runs/prints of shirts are less expensive. Because the image is only 1 color that makes for a better price as well. Perhaps the shirts could be sold for the quote I could get from him + couple dollars shipping via USPS, and perhaps any proceeds from any markups could be donated to the forums.

let me know I can investigate.

Sounds Good!

sweet.

ps- i'll be in windsor from the 16-20th and port dover 20-24 this month on vacation. wish i had a bike to ride while up there!

I stopped by the local Sign-a-rama this afternoon and talked briefly with the owner. A 1" x 3" vinyl decal (for the swingarm) would run roughly $6 each he said. Not too bad, I think.

I stopped by the local Sign-a-rama this afternoon and talked briefly with the owner. A 1" x 3" vinyl decal (for the swingarm) would run roughly $6 each he said. Not too bad, I think.

$6 each for how many printed? Seems high to me.

I'll get at least one shirt and I don't care too much what color or details it has. Thanks Alex

I stopped by the local Sign-a-rama this afternoon and talked briefly with the owner. A 1" x 3" vinyl decal (for the swingarm) would run roughly $6 each he said. Not too bad, I think.

$6 each for how many printed? Seems high to me.

We didn't talk about specific quantities, though I did say we could probably consume a hundred fairly quickly. I'll be glad to check it out a bit further, and check out the other sign shop nearby, if enough of us are interested.

Added a poll so I can understand what you guys are thinking...

Good Job Alex for taking the initiative I really like the design. But I would really like it if on the front there was the outline of the bike and under it said 'Ride Naked' then on the back it said honda599.com

Thanks,
G00se!

Good Job Alex for taking the initiative I really like the design. But I would really like it if on the front there was the outline of the bike and under it said 'Ride Naked' then on the back it said honda599.com

Thanks,
G00se!

+1, I love the idea.

I'm waiting on a permanent job and to see if you guys decide to have some quality shirts made before I order one. I've got to carry the name in front of a bunch of supersport riders, so I want it to look good...

Any word on the stickers? I'd prefer something with just letters and no background, but if that costs more, I'm down for whatever, as long as it's quality and won't look like crap after a few rains and washes...

Added a poll so I can understand what you guys are thinking...

There were a number of posts saying that screen printing options were being looked at, I was just waiting to see what fell out of those investigations....

-FT3

for stickers and tshirts - check out vgkids.com. prices are reasonable and I've been in bands that have used them for different projects and they're quick and friendly.

3"x6" stickers in 2 colors (black/yellow on white I assume) would run $100 for 300 stickers. Much better deal than your local place.

and for their t-shirts - for 20 1 color print tshirts it's just over $100. Almost $6 each. Go up to 50 shirts and it drops to just under $5 each and no screen charges or set up fees.

Their quality was good. I'm in no way affiliated with these guys, just really happy with their service and prices when I've used them.

There were a number of posts saying that screen printing options were being looked at, I was just waiting to see what fell out of those investigations....
Cafepress does "direct printing", as in, they print the design directly on the shirt, so there's no "iron on" glossy background or anything.

I have a friend who just started a job with them and he was sporting one of their shirts last night. It wasn't bad.

for stickers and tshirts - check out vgkids.com.

I'll take a look, thanks.

There were a number of posts saying that screen printing options were being looked at, I was just waiting to see what fell out of those investigations....
Cafepress does "direct printing", as in, they print the design directly on the shirt, so there's no "iron on" glossy background or anything.

I have a friend who just started a job with them and he was sporting one of their shirts last night. It wasn't bad.

When I said iron on before I was being a little sarcastic. As for cheap (manufacturing-wise) non-silkscreened methods, cafepress is the best. You dont see any transfer borders and its not bad, but its not silkscreened.

It is a decent quailty but its not going to be a shirt you can wear for 5 years or longer. it'll crack and fade much faster than silkscreened, and white on black turns to grey after a few washes.

Dont let my pickyness keep anyone from a decent shirt with a cool design.

There were a number of posts saying that screen printing options were being looked at, I was just waiting to see what fell out of those investigations....
Cafepress does "direct printing", as in, they print the design directly on the shirt, so there's no "iron on" glossy background or anything.

I have a friend who just started a job with them and he was sporting one of their shirts last night. It wasn't bad.

Cool, I'm in, just ordered a couple!

-FT3

Cool, I'm in, just ordered a couple!

:thinking For some reason my "account" says that no one bought anything yet. Did you use the www.cafepress.com/door51 link? Wierd.

Check out vgkids.com
Just emailed them about their stickers. I want to make sure they do the die cut type of stickers... so just the letters are adhesive.. no background. If they do that, I'll order a set for us.

I'll consider using them for their t-shirts as well. Perhaps sometime this weekend I'll put the final design together, run it by you guys, get some idea about how many I should get in which size, and we'll go from there.

I'm excited. :D

Just throwing it out there... I really like the dark/olive green or brown t-shirts... if anyone else is with me, I'd like to see it done. If not, I'll just get that color from cafepress...

if someone can give me a "count" of how many we might want to make on the first printing run that would be helpful. I am just going to say 20 for starters and see what my contact says.

I don't know if the VGkids can do diecut. All their prices are based on standard stickers - since I'm not possive they have a plotter. That would explain the difference between the .30 price per vs. the $6 you referenced.

For my car and through the VW community I had some diecuts printed through just a guy I met that has his own plotter. He was limited on size due to a small plotter but unless you were looking for something to cover the tank, his set up would cover it. I think he charged me $3 a piece and that was for a metallic print paper to match my car. It was great quality and ended up giving me double the amount I asked for since the first ones he cut too deep and cut some of the backing paper. The stickers were still perfect though.

I'll check if that guy is still doing it so you have options. When you do die-cut though you're limited to 1 color prints.

They do die cut, but wanted to see the graphic in order to give me a quote. I sent them a "RIDE NAKED/HONDA599.COM" so we'll see what they say.

Nevermind, I see the order. You're the first! Thanks for supporting Honda599 :mrgreen:

Cool, I'm in, just ordered a couple!

:thinking For some reason my "account" says that no one bought anything yet. Did you use the www.cafepress.com/door51 link? Wierd.

Okay, I started a "premium" shop at CafePress to give you guys more options. I made a few for you to choose from. I named the shop "honda599".

You can buy stuff here: www.cafepress.com/honda599

At some point, when I'll get a bit more time, I'll customize the shop to look more like our forum... until then it looks like crap. :?

The "Window" shirts rock !

Gunna order some :D

Edit : Done !

The "Window" shirts rock !

Gunna order some :D

Edit : Done !

:mrgreen: Thanks!

As soon as I get a paycheck, you're third on my list (only behind some loans from family members). I'll probably get at least two.

I sent a $5 off to the first 5 people that said they were planning to get a t-shirt. I would have sent it to all of you, but cafepress only allowed 5 emails.

For everyone who didn't get that email from CafePress on my behalf, you can find decent discounts online. Here's a link: Various sites that have coupons you can use on CafePress.com. (http://www.google.com/search?q=cafepress.com+coupons&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8)

Because it's in my mailbox tempting me to save $5, I think I'll have to order 3 now...

Because it's in my mailbox tempting me to save $5, I think I'll have to order 3 now...

Definitely check out places like: http://www.retailmenot.com/view/cafepress.com ... you might be able to get a better deal.

Nevermind, I see the order. You're the first! Thanks for supporting Honda599 :mrgreen:

Cool, I'm in, just ordered a couple!

:thinking For some reason my "account" says that no one bought anything yet. Did you use the www.cafepress.com/door51 link? Wierd.

My shirts just arrived, they look great! Thanks for pulling this together AleX!!

-FT3

Just ordered one... 8)

My shirts just arrived, they look great! Thanks for pulling this together AleX!!

Awesome! I was worried about how they'll come out.

i just ordered a golf shirt. thats my second 599 shirt :D when i get it i'll snap some pictures of both my shirts.

i just ordered a golf shirt. thats my second 599 shirt :D when i get it i'll snap some pictures of both my shirts.

Awesome, thanks!

I'm curious how much customs will charge for a shirt to cross the border into Canada, if it's not too much I'd be up for a shirt.
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"I'm curious how much customs will charge for a shirt to cross the border into Canada, if it's not too much I'd be up for a shirt."



I'll let you know when the buggers hit me very soon... :?

http://www.honda599.com/phpBB2/images/avatars/18322314746c8f397337f6.gif
Disturbing... :lol:

last time i ordered a shirt form the states i didn't get charged anything at the border, but i don't know if they will this time.

Only five orders to date. :?

Only five orders to date. :?

I think the mailman kept mine :shock:

Only have enough for the baby shirt in my account right now... still waiting to get on a hitch (already hired... just haven't been assigned to a rig, yet)... definitely want one, though, and will order at least two.

I think the mailman kept mine :shock:

:wtf are you serious?! I'm pretty sure you can contact CafePress and tell them about it.

Once I can see what the shipping to Canada is like I'll probably go for one.

Once I can see what the shipping to Canada is like I'll probably go for one.

If I understand the information right, shipping would be 6.00$ to Canada.
URL:
http://www.cafepress.com/cp/info/help/shipping.aspx#1

I just ordered 3 T-shirts.
According to mine calculations the cost is about 39.14$ each, including shipping, VAT and custom.

Thanks Reidar. I meant to say once I can see what customs charges (if anything).

I tought so, but answered anyway. :)

To Norway it is approx. 10% customs charge for the T-shirt and the shipping cost. :x

I think the mailman kept mine :shock:

:wtf are you serious?! I'm pretty sure you can contact CafePress and tell them about it.

Nah, just fooling around. My order is probably waiting to get x-rayed at the customs or something like that. Not much anyone can do about that.

I bought one! Everybody's gonna say, "Oooh! Where'd you get that?"

i'm supposed to get mine by friday. if it's not stuck at customs. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Mine came this morning, it's great Alex 8) thanks a lot!

Oh, and it came via US postal so there was no extra charge at the border :thumbsup

Awesomeness!

All proceeds will go towards keepting the CafePress Premium shop open and towards hosting for this site.

Thanks guys for your support! :thumbsup

I just bought mine!

I haven't been following this thread too much so I'm a little late. I'll take pics when I get it!

I also got one of those yellow tube tops for RND. (he's been asking me for one) :lol:

Steve, I got you the matching thong! OMG, we are so BFF!

i just got mine today. nothing to pay at the border. i like it, pictures to come.

Got mine too (awhile ago :oops: ). Thanks, man!

No problem! Thank you for contributing the illustration for everyone's benefit!

Got mine too (awhile ago :oops: ). Thanks, man!

Cool! I have to pay some bills (*ahem* . . . like fix my poor baby) but I'll def'nitely get a shirt and a mug when I do.

Every time I come to the forum I'm glad there's such a widely scattered group of nutcakes like me out there. 8)

Now if I could get the baby onesie to say "Ride Naked" on it, that would be great. My son (2 y.o.) hates clothes. :wink:

Not sure how I missed that J, but I just added the baby "Ride Naked" suit to the product list.

Which reminds me:
Let me know if there's something in particular you would like me to add to the product line, I'll do my best to accommodate. I can get mouse pads and notebooks, underwear, even clocks. Just let me know.

My only concern is that the letters are outlined-style as well, kinda hard to read. Otherwise it's freakin' great.

I'm gonna pick up a shirt or two sometime here in the future.

Are you willing to entertain design ideas? I dabble in graphics (and we have a graphic design department here at the studio) and can hold my own in Photoshop and Illustrator.

Send me a link to your work, I'd love to see it.

Are you willing to entertain design ideas? I dabble in graphics (and we have a graphic design department here at the studio) and can hold my own in Photoshop and Illustrator.

Hey Alex, on the Cafe Press site, can you put up a "I'd Rather Be..." in the fitted t-shirt style?

Looks good, but it's too bad that CafePress is so sooooo overpriced. And their quality hasn't been that super from my past experience either. :(

i love the window into 599 but we need one wit a black 06

flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14902353@N08/4272078606/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2761/4272078606_b58b03d176_o.jpg


this one doesn't really work as a 'desktop' due to the dimensions, but i like it:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4272086250_a5bdf885f7_o.jpg

maybe something like this in the 599 window a low light pic would be awesome

flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14902353@N08/4272078606/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2761/4272078606_b58b03d176_o.jpg


this one doesn't really work as a 'desktop' due to the dimensions, but i like it:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4272086250_a5bdf885f7_o.jpg

maybe something like this in the 599 window a low light pic would be awesome