Patch

[BIGK_1]

I see all these cool VTX state patches, Virgina, California, etc. Does anyone have a line on a Md patch, or do we need to come up with our own? Is anyone interested?
Bigkhttp://www.cruisercustomizing.com/uploads/bigk_1_DJUDB.jpg

[Genghis Ron]

Looks like we're going to have to come up with one. I haven't seen anything yet.

Hey BIGK_1, where in B-more? I'm in middle river.

[BIGK_1]

Looks like we're going to have to come up with one. I haven't seen anything yet.

Hey BIGK_1, where in B-more? I'm in middle river.

I live in Canton, 2 blocks from Patterson Park. When the weather breaks we should take a ride maybe to Big Falls for beef and BEER : We need to work on a patch also. http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/uploads/bigk_1_DJUDB.jpg

[Genghis Ron]

Hey BigK_1,

I drive by Patterson park all the time when I go to The Daily Grind in Fells Point.

Big Falls? Sure I'm up for a Beef and Brew. Although, big falls is a place I usually DON'T frequent that often.

A patch? I really wouldn't know where to start. Maybe take an existing design like the Raven's logo, Remove the B & R, try to redisgn it with a VTX logo in there somewhere. Would probably be easier to do "a sticker' first.

Do you Know (or know of) Rocco? He's the MD chapter coordinator (or whatever). He does a pretty good job getting the word out about VTX rides here in MD. Contact him and he'll put you on his mailing list. He's at;
neenroc@msn.com

Did we meet at Charm City Cycle over the summer? It's on middle river road. Does your nephew ride a Valkyrie? Your bike looks familiar.

Weather, good or bad. I'm down for the count for a little while. I get a hernia operation tomorrow morning. Even if it gets beautiful out, I won't be riding for at least a month.

Later,
Genghis Ron
Hotseat1800@comcast.net

[BIGK_1]

Hey Ron,
That was me, My nephew does ride a valkyrie. He's the tall one and I'm the tall fat one :lol: . Thanks for the info about Rocco, I'll look in to it. Here's to warm weather :beer3: :beer3:
Bigk

[BIGK_1]

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Weather, good or bad. I'm down for the count for a little while. I get a hernia operation tomorrow morning. Even if it gets beautiful out, I won't be riding for at least a month.

Later,
Genghis Ron
Hotseat1800@comcast.net[/quote]
Sorry about the op. You should be o.k. for the late spring. Take care of yourself.
Bigk

[CruznPA]

haven't been checking out the forum much lately. I thought about trying to come up with a patch before, but didn't think there would be interest. I could try and make something up on the computer. I'm no pro, but I could do something simple. I wouldn't know where to go to actually get them made. I'll work on something over the weekend.

[BIGK_1]

Hey Cruz,
If you could come up with a cool idea,(no sports, sorry Ron). My sis in law has a computerized sewing machine that does imbroidery. Mybe I can bribe her if we pay for materials.
Bigk

[CruznPA]

Came up with a couple different ideas. Was trying to keep it simple so it would be easy to embroider. Feel free to make any suggestions for improvements.

1)
http://www.cruisingpa.com/images/forumpics/s1.jpg

2)
http://www.cruisingpa.com/images/forumpics/s2.jpg

3)
http://www.cruisingpa.com/images/forumpics/s3.jpg

[BIGK_1]

They all look good. How about #3 with the flames? We could use some input from all the Md X'ers
Bigk

[Drummer Boy]

Love this idea!

From the start, let me say I'm no artist. I like the designs that Cruzin Pa put out, but I would love to see something a bit more representative of our fine state (no crabs please). I think we have the coolest looking state flag. I love the colors and design (even if it is a bit Nascarish). Can one of you picassos work the flag into a patch design?

DB[/img]

[BIGK_1]

Good idea Drummer boy :idea: . Any takers ? anyone? :?: :?: Bigk

[CruznPA]

One more

http://www.cruisingpa.com/images/forumpics/s4.jpg

[Drummer Boy]

Now thant's what I'm talking about!

Beautiful design Cruz. You're good at this. Even worked in the oriole color and all. Nice. :D

How can I get one?

DB

[CruznPA]

Thanks DB, I'm still learning how to use photoshop. The last one is probably the best I can come up with. I like it the best also. I guess we'll wait and see if we all agree on it. The orioles color was by accident, but it works. Colors can be changed up a little if anyone has anymore suggestions.

[lafterman]

Great job. I'm interested.

[rr-wreck]

Impressive, I like the last one with the MD colors in it.

[Genghis Ron]

OK guys. Don't want to hurt any feelings here but....

1. Good Job. I like the first one. The X is real big so everyone can see it. It includes the 1300 & 1800 in the patch. It's clean, simple and to the point.

2. I don't care for the flame thing going on in the patch. Why does everything have to have either flames or skulls associated with it? Seems (to me anyway) that it draws your eye away from the X. The X isn't "pronounced" as much with those flames on the side.

3. The last one is nice. (the oval one). I like including the flag, or Md colors in it.

4. An idea here. You'll notice they're all round (or oval) and sitting on a square (one rectangle) white backdrop. Why not set the oval one on a MD flag (it's rectangle anyway) as a backdrop. Then take the little "flagy things" off of the big X. The flag is rectangle anyway. The oval will fit right on top of it. Now, one more thing. Now with the flagy things gone, Add the 1300 & 1800 on both sides of the X as it is on the first one.

5. Almost there now. Now, I don't know about you guys but I'd rather see us have a black patch than a white one. How about making the Patch black (instead of white) and making the letters ("Maryland VTX Riders") red instead of black.

OK Cruzn. What do ya think now? Just my opinion guys. BTW, GREAT JOB SO FAR!

[goat317]

My 2nd choice is #2.

BIG1_K or is it BIGK-1,

I really like the chrome accent around the bottom of your tank. Is that a custom piece? If not, where did you get it?

I just noticed that Ghengis Ron uses "Ron" as his signature, so I gotta find my own.

Unsigned for now.

[CruznPA]

They are sitting on squares or rectangles because I didn't want to spend the time cutting them out to make a .gif. The actual patches were designed to be circular or oval. I already thought about making the whole background the flag, but it will look way to 'busy' and the text will not stand out like it does now. I appreciate the feedback, but I'm not going to spend the time on a design I'm sure won't look good. The last one looks simple but still took about 3 hours to make. I fine tuned it a little more from what you see, but it's still the same just cleaned up a little more. There's one more variant of it I'm gonna make, just changing it from a white background to a black background with white lettering.

[CruznPA]

Redesigned with black backgrounds and extracted from the boxes so nobody will be confused as to what the patch is intended to look like.

This one I personally don't like because there is too much red and orange on it.
http://www.cruisingpa.com/images/forumpics/s6black2.gif

This one I think looks good, but the orange just didn't seem to go well with black for some reason. So I made everything the same color as the red in the flag. Letters are now white obviously. This would also possible make it easier to get made since if the patch material is black we would only need yellow, white and red thread.
http://www.cruisingpa.com/images/forumpics/s7redx2.gif

I'll change colors around on any of these designs of somebody wants to see something different. Sorry, but I'm not making any new designs.

Tim

[Genghis Ron]

That looks OUTSTANDING.

On my computer, I can't tell if that's red or orange you're using. I wouldn't use the black/orange combo simple because those colors are SO associated with H-D motorcycles.

The patch looks great as is. Let's go with it.

Thanks for putting in all the time and effort.

[BIGK_1]

[quote="goat317"]My 2nd choice is #2.

BIG1_K or is it BIGK-1,



It's BIGK_1 :wink:

[goat317]

I'll get it right someday.

Hope to meet up with you guys soon.

Ron

[Weapon-X]

i like them but i would prefer red over orange.

[Weapon-X]

or maybe your red only looks orange on my computer....

[Juan Valdez]

Hi guys. I am kind of new here. Just bought my VTX 1300 C one month ago.
I am very interested in the patches. Please let me know when they are ready. Thanks.

[CruznPA]

I think the patch thing kind of died, I checked places on the internet and for a patch around 5 inches big would be about $5 each IF 100 were ordered. I haven't checked locally yet, but most places willprobably want a minimum order of 20 to cover set-up charges. If someone knows anybody that does that kind of thing maybe they can step up and take it to the next level.

[TraumaTroll]

I liked the oval with the MD flag. I also liked the ones with 1300 and 1800 tpo. Hello, just got an 1800 Retro on Thursday and looking for some nice weather to ride.

[mdvtx]

I got an 03 1800R candy orange last august. Same boat as everyone else waiting for the weather to break. Bel Air here also.

Rick

[TraumaTroll]

I got a black VTX. I havent added anything to it. Maybe a new seat, bags and sissybar one day.

[LILREBEL]

like the md one put like the red over the orange where can we get one and how much?

[Rocco]

I love the idea about the patch! I want one! The one with the State flag colors. I will help anyone I can to find out if we can get some made. There's a truck accessory place, across from Koons Ford, on Pulaski Hwy where the wife does embroidery. Maybe I can check with her. Let me know.

[LILREBEL]

IF THAT IS Possiable We'll Take 2
by the way I think I know you (Rocco) but just not sure.... from
Honda Powersports of crofton..

[Rocco]

I go there for all my oil changes and warrenty work.

[LILREBEL]

Rocco this is the one in the back doing the parts reciveables

[Rocco]

Yes you know me. I know who you are. I'll see you soon. Check out my other topic that says "Hey Everyone" I'm trying to do bike night once a month. The first one is going to be on May 26th. See if you and the Hubby can bring your friends and meet some new and old Xers. See Ya!

[Illusion Blue]

Howdy folks,i don't usually post here.I usually post on the 1300 board,but i think i will make freaquent stops here.I like the patch with the state colors,and would be honored to own and wear one.I'm gonna try to get to the bike night,as soon ad my broken toes heal.It would be cool to meet everyone.

[Rocco]

I just sent an email to a fellow Xer who makes some of those patches. Lets see what happens when they get back to us. Unless someone else has a connection already.

[LILREBEL]

Hey Rocco ,
Sorry but we have a hard time making it on a Thursday night Due to work the next day Chillee has to get up to eairly.... but it is a great idea... where is the rootbeer place over there on rt40 can't seem to place it.
:D

[Rocco]

It's not on Thrusday, it's on Saturday the 28th now. It's about a mile west (towards the city)from 695. It's a great place to stop and eat during a ride. Hope to see you and hubby there.

[Rocco]

Ok i got an email from the guy who makes the "Dixie" patches which is close to what some of you want. If we order 20 they will be $25 if we order 50 they will be $20. http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/uploads/rocco_DWYAX.jpg

[Illusion Blue]

What is the demensions of the patch,but that sounds good.I'm in for one.

[LILREBEL]

that one is it will let you know when the better half get back with me

[BIGK_1]

I'm in,
I know I started this but dropped the ball :oops: . Count me in, I love the design!! Bigk.



http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/uploads/bigk_1_DJUDB.jpg

[LILREBEL]

count us in for two but need to know the size