The bike is disassembled in preparation for the graphics to
be laid out. With all the bodywork completed the basecoat
is applied and then a protective inner coat clear is applied.
The parts are reassembled as a mock up for layout and to
position the centerlines. The purpose of the centerline is to
ensure that the graphics on both sides of the bike are sym-
metrical.
After centerlines have been run, I place the graph-
ic on the bike holding it in place with tape until I am
satisfied with its location. After the graphics are
set to look like the sketch I have drawn, I remove
the transfer tape, which leaves behind only the
graphic. Because we are going by a sketch that
is one-dimensional, the graphics don’t always turn
out as planned. Once the transfer tape has been
removed, the graphic is not permanently set. You
can still peel the edges of the vinyl graphics to re-
position it until it is exactly where you want it.
This process will be continued on one full side
of the bike. Pay attention to contours, curves,
bodylines or anything that can be used as a
reference point while transferring graphics
on the second side of the bike.
Here is a picture of the first side of the bike after the graphics have been laid out and the
transfer tape has been removed. Notice how the graphics flow from the tank, down the
side cover and across the saddlebags.
To copy the graphics identically on both sides
of the bike, fine-line tape is run through the
centerline for reference points. These points
will help you visually line up the graphics on
both sides of the bike. You can also use a cloth
tape measure to help you line up the graph-
ics.
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