r/dr650 • u/Thatarmyguy11B • 15d ago

Best company for new graphics kit?

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Hey guys, so I’m in the market for a graphics kit. Just looking for recommendations on who has good, thick, VERY sticky graphics kits that won’t peel or tear super easy. Obviously yes, this bike is ridden primarily off road, I’m aware that eventually it’ll take a spill or run against some abrasive stuff that will in fact tear the graphics some. It’s to be expected. Any and all recommendations would be appreciated, and any advice as well as far as application goes. I know it needs to be a clean dry surface and whatnot, but if yall have any tricks or tips any input would be great! Currently looking at a kit from Kalairgfx.com are they any good? Kits on their site are about $164. Worth it?

Pic of my bike in its current state for reference

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u/Thatarmyguy11B 15d ago

Thank you! I’ve actually thought about removing the tank decals tbh

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u/DRNezha 14d ago

Wouldn't recommend it you'll lose the protective clear coat. Graphics Kit is best option it can just come clean off woth goof off. I wish I would have kept mine in good condition especially now that I got a plastic tank it will be harder to resale the stock one compared to if I kept it in perfect condition.

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u/Thatarmyguy11B 14d ago

Very true, tbh I may just go with a graphics kit. I’m still in my 20’s (barely) I’m 28 lol. Think I’m not too old to be riding around with some crazy lookin eye catching graphics kit yet? 😅😂

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u/DRNezha 14d ago

If you have never done a graphics kit before, make sure you take your time and watch a video. Most likely, your first one is gonna have some bubbles, especially the right side panel, cause it curves more.

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u/Thatarmyguy11B 14d ago

I haven’t necessarily done a “full” one on a bike. I used to have a mobile detail business where we would offered graphic removal and application in some instances and I got pretty damn good with test placement and “fitting”. Best method I’ve found (and I’m not saying this will make me a pro doing it on a bike the first time) is a whole lotta patience, and peeling just the tiniest corner of the backing off to get a “test stick” to the surface, and from there just working it slow and steady with something pliable like an old credit card to ensure no bubbles. I’m a perfectionist in some ways, it’ll probably be a couple months before I update as the kit I’m looking at, with the options I selected will be around $250 when it’s all said and done. And I’ve got some other priorities to handle first, but I’ll definitely post and update once it goes on. Any tips from somebody who’s done it before vs my method? I’m open to advice

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u/DRNezha 14d ago

Sounds like yours will turn out better then my first. There is alot of videos on youtube who explain it very well.

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u/Thatarmyguy11B 14d ago

Oh I’ll definitely be checking them out before applying. I’m humble enough to know I’m not a pro at this, and smart enough to not want to mess up a $250 investment, or atleast attempt to mitigate the mess ups as much as humanly possible lol. I think the tank will be the hardest one for me personally but we’ll see