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General => General => Topic started by: alexanderfitu on 06 February 2013, 09:11:38 pm
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On the "What bike did you see thread" somebody mentioned somebody should design a sticker.
I wouldnt mind having a go, but only if somebody knew to how to produce them afterwards?
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Omf runs a t shirt and sticker business. Good stuff to. Can knock up most things you design.
I had a bunch of simple foc-u stickers made a few years back and used to sell them at the Bmf stand.
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Awesome, will give them a shout.
I like the forum sticker idea, something small and discrete would be awesome.
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I like the forum sticker idea, something small and discrete would be awesome.
Leave Justin out of it :rollin
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First attempt, thoughts?
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With the Yamaha font
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Slightly different layout:
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I'd have one! As long as we use the other Yamaha badge. (I can't play the piano) :rolleyes
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Likewise, I'd have one, in fact two and at vk one on the cage :-)
NOTHING FAZES A FOCCER!
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Which ones, mine, or Exupnuts :)
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I'd have one! As long as we use the other Yamaha badge. (I can't play the piano) :rolleyes
Which other logo?
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Something like that?
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see this thread.
http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,2246.msg56063.html#msg56063 (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,2246.msg56063.html#msg56063)
apparently the logo for the musical division is slightly different than that of the motorcycle division (and I cant ride a piano either :) )
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Oh yes, the tuning forks are meant to be touching the border..
I cant find a vector version of the motorcycle one, if anybody can I will update it.
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From the yamaha website:
Are there any differences between the Yamaha logotype and that of Yamaha Motor?
Yamaha Corporation uses a Yamaha Logomark with the tips of the tuning forks contained within a circle. and an "M" with a middle column shorter than the outer legs, and features "YAMAHA" printed in an asymmetric font. The logo of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is printed in a symmetrical font and uses red as its corporate color, while Yamaha Corporation uses violet.
Not sure if there is a real difference, but I cant find a vector image with the tuning forks sticking into the border....
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([url]http://i.imgur.com/XR72lRy.jpg[/url])
With the Yamaha font
So far this is my favourite design, good work btw :)
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Exupnut's avatar is the right logo
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I've arranged to have this made by a fella in Manchester. The dimensions mean the "FOC-U" *should* fit above the back brake light. I mentioned a few others on here may want one so he might be able to do them in different colours. I'll find out how/if he wants to do this if they're any good.
I'll put a pic up when I've got it on the bike.
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With the Yamaha font
So far this is my favourite design, good work btw :)
Cheers! Didnt realise somebody else had done it as well though, didnt want to step on toes.
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I've arranged to have this made by a fella in Manchester. The dimensions mean the "FOC-U" *should* fit above the back brake light. I mentioned a few others on here may want one so he might be able to do them in different colours. I'll find out how/if he wants to do this if they're any good.
I'll put a pic up when I've got it on the bike.
Awesome, sorry, didnt mean to re-do somebody elses hard work!
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Exupnut's avatar is the right logo
I will redo with that one.
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Okay, big update:
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V3 light has my vote
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To make it easier to track, I have added a poll.
Dont worry too much about the light-dark ones, I will find a supplier than can supply both, maybe the light one with chrome lettering.
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V3 +1 from me its mint! Chrome letters would be ace.
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V3 for me - and as for a supplier, you could try http://www.duffvinyl.com/ (http://www.duffvinyl.com/)
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V3 for me - and as for a supplier, you could try [url]http://www.duffvinyl.com/[/url] ([url]http://www.duffvinyl.com/[/url])
Thanks, will add to my list, I have messaged omf and another vynl sticker supplier. Will see what they say.
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just seen the sticker vote..come on guys ...lets all vote and have a sticker the same on all our bikes.. the chap i contacted on ebay is gonna send me a sample with the new decals i bought for my bike so i will posty posty piccy piccy soon
Awesome, which decals ?
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Kl. See how they turn out. I'm happy to arrange supply etc to people who want them when we find a good supplier
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Good point. I will add an updated version when I get a chance tomorrow
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Just a thought, where would people put the stickers on the bike?
I am thinking about sizes and the placement really dicatest the size. Maybe on the front fairing, or the rear fairing under the seat?
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Not to put a dampner on this thread but unless you seek the permission off yamaha re their tuning fork logo you WILL be breaking copyright laws and they will sue for damages...
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Not to put a dampner on this thread but unless you seek the permission off yamaha re their tuning fork logo you WILL be breaking copyright laws and they will sue for damages...
Unless we all enter into a secret pact where we promise not to tell them where we got them from. :lol :lol
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v3 for me..........."sue for damages".......putting a yam logo on a yam bike :eek :eek :eek :eek ...we`re promoting there bikes......well one of them ;)
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Not to put a dampner on this thread but unless you seek the permission off yamaha re their tuning fork logo you WILL be breaking copyright laws and they will sue for damages...
Whilst technically true, I doubt they would sue for damages on 20 odd forum stickers. Although I have heard of wierder things in the past.
Still I wouldnt worry, like stevierst says, you didnt get them from me! :)
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I prefer v2 but without the url would look better/neater :)
If anyone searches for fazer owners club then this forum comes upfirst anyway 8)
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I will do an updated v2 tonight when I get a chance, bit hectic at work today :)
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you'd be surprised what lengths a big company will go to :
http://www.zdnet.com/software-giant-threatens-mikerowesoft-3039119181/ (http://www.zdnet.com/software-giant-threatens-mikerowesoft-3039119181/)
quicksummary:
Sofware student (17 year old) sets up a website www.MikeRoweSoft.com (http://www.MikeRoweSoft.com) (his name is Mike Rowe) and Microsoft chase him over copyright infringement
you couldnt make it up
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Completely ridiculous!
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Just my two penneth, shouldn't Fazer be the largest word, not Yamaha?
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Heres the updated V2:
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mmmm i like.
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Just my two penneth, shouldn't Fazer be the largest word, not Yamaha?
Good point, my thoughts when putting it together, was that it shouldnt look out of place on the bike.
I have made a version with your thoughts to see what its like:
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I have upated the design with a new V4 and an updated V2, and have upated the voting thingy with new options.,
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Just my two penneth, shouldn't Fazer be the largest word, not Yamaha?
I don't reckon it should even say "Yamaha" or "Fazer"... my bike's got the logo on the tank and says "Fazer" on the fairing.
We're stating we're members of foc-u.co.uk at the end of the day, I'd be happy with just that.
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Just my two penneth, shouldn't Fazer be the largest word, not Yamaha?
Agreed, with the tuning fork symbol it technically reads "Yamaha Yamaha Fazer owners club"
They could be put on the suspension forks lowers, under the Yamaha text on the old tanks, next to the tuning fork symbol on the new tanks, on the swing arm. The options are endless...
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Yamaha text on the old tanks, ...
Thats where I was going to put it too.
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Just my two penneth, shouldn't Fazer be the largest word, not Yamaha?
I don't reckon it should even say "Yamaha" or "Fazer"... my bike's got the logo on the tank and says "Fazer" on the fairing.
We're stating we're members of foc-u.co.uk at the end of the day, I'd be happy with just that.
Rather than do DryRobs excellent job again, I could have his design added to the batch made by the company?
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Just my two penneth, shouldn't Fazer be the largest word, not Yamaha?
I don't reckon it should even say "Yamaha" or "Fazer"... my bike's got the logo on the tank and says "Fazer" on the fairing.
We're stating we're members of foc-u.co.uk at the end of the day, I'd be happy with just that.
Rather than do DryRobs excellent job again, I could have his design added to the batch made by the company?
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Thank you very much but hang fire on that, I've already got a couple of them on the way and I'll post a pic when I've got it on.
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iam up for the stickers :D but what sort are they ? are we going to be able to get them off again without damaging the paint
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Yup, these are vinyl vehicle stickers so designed to be removed if required.
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I must say, I like the original V2.
I will give the thread until Wed eve, then I will tally up the votes and get the things ordered.
Any feedback on what on the existing designs, or if anybody wants anything chaning?
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Just a note, while stickers don't generally damage the finish of the paint underneath they do prevent the colour from fading so you may see a ghost of the design if/when you remove them.
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will probs stick them on the swingarm....wont damage that ;)
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That looks good... and is there a T shirt?
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That looks good... and is there a T shirt?
just bought one from Fatmaggot.com excellent :)
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You can put me down for a couple. :woot
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V3 - four please...
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we have had the foc-u t shirts for a while on the site - fatmaggot.com we do not use the tuning fork - as Yam are prone to not liking it being used commercialy (which you are also doing with the stickers) so be careful.
i also have the cut vinyl foc-u if anyone needs those
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Which ever way you look at it its an infringement of copyright and copyright theft,copyright theft in the usa alone will cost you $10,000 fine in the first instance,and please dont imagine for 1 second that they wont prosecute because they can and do...
I am just trying to show you what you are getting into here,its their marketing logo do you really think anybody can just go around re-producing it ?
Be courteus at the least and ask them you may be pleasantly surprised or maybe not?
I have stood and watched as they closed a business down at the nec bike show 3 years ago because someone was selling jackets there with this logo on,they took every single item and were prosecuted.
,your choice...
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what are we actually putting on the bike that isnt there already?
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wheres v4...is there a v5?
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So why put it there then?
Seriously folks, I have no issues with FOC-U stickers (I have the URL and my username on my number plate), however, as I mentioned in the post about changing our name, we have NO affiliation with Yamaha.
I'd much rather not get arsey, but I won't have the future of our forum jeapordised by people that will not listen when a point is explained.
Replacement name badges and decals are readily available, fine, however I in no way advocate the naming of our site as THE Fazers owner club, THE Yamaha owners club or the like, which as far as I can see all four stickers do.
You claim that it's to show affiliation to the club, if so there is no need to add further corporate logos to the bike, merely our URL.
If your sensibilities preclude you from displaying the very address of the site you wish to advertise then may I suggest that you don't?
I'd ask that if you do wish to have these made, then you do so out with our forums, as such may I ask that you remove the images from the thread?
Aegis
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If my memory serves me well which on occasion it can,was there not some legalities when the blue suited fazerman first made this site about the name Yamaha being used in the title of the site,or is that an imagined rumblings of a member when the site was first born??
I know i dont visit this site as much as i used to and am not going to explain why but i wouldnt like to see it vanish because of a logo.?
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Why so? Toys out of pram again?
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Ok
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I totally understand the problems that arise from using a companies logo, so why do we not put together a request to yamaha to get authorisation to use their logo on a limited run of stickers??
I understand this might be a no go, but if you don't ask you don't get!
I do not mind putting together a email to yamaha regarding this.
Of course this might have already been done by F.O.C.U back when it was all started, if so i'll shut up and go back to my corner! :)
Mark.
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Sounds like a good idea. Shy kids get nothing as they say. Or on the other hand, if we say nothing, who is going to know? If a tree falls in the woods, and no-ones there, does it make a noise?
Feeling a little philosophical today::)
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do we need to go to that length?
As mel has clearly stated - he has NO issues with "advertising" the FOCU forum - I thought thats what the idea behind the stickers was all about?
Therefore - do we need the Yamaha Logo at all on the sticker - wouldnt FOC-U be enough. if thats all that needs to go on the sticker, then it can be larger and more visible.
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I still vote for DryRob's basic "foc-u.co.uk" one (without a logo).
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Something basic will allow for to be read at a larger distance I guess...
Just having the web address does feel a little bland though, potentially use the Fazer logo instead of the Yamaha one - granted its another logo, but no one seems to have as much of an issue with this compared to the actual company logo.
Quick example I mocked up
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iam for .......foc-u.co.uk........as well.look great on swing arm and wont upset anyone :D
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Mines going on my screen, so ill probably ruffle a few feathers with it :D
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Well, I'll await this confirmation from Yamaha before I act further but I can't help but feel I've just wasted some of my monies. Oh well you live and learn.
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Ok so i originally voted version 3 before things started kicking off & now i also agree that the simple foc-u.co.uk would look cool,being the uniform type it would look cool if everyone had it on their swingarm & then if we ever seen a fazer we'd know just where to look.is the original vote thing now void??.
I think that exupnut should be sent on a pilgrimage with a job lot & a balaclava & stick them on any fazer he sees like a foc-u vigilante. :evil
I can see what folk are trying to do with the logos because it does look cooler but then for the swing arm the logos i feel would be a bit overkill.
Plus foc-u is offensive,offensive is good,we layyyk a very much!
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iam for .......foc-u.co.uk........as well.look great on swing arm and wont upset anyone :D
:groan :wall :smash As far as I am aware Laura at Fatmaggot do these already (sorry if I'm wrong :o ) .
It's like having a wee splinter group on here, what's the point in having Admin if we don't heed what they are saying.
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A wee splinter group that really is testing my patience.
I'll thank you all for not doing things on behalf of the forum without clearing it with one of the ad-mods first.
It's not as if I was wording an email to be sent from my foc-u email to Yam UK or anything.
I don't suppose you asked him for the updated press contacts and site access, the person to talk to about obtaining affiliation benefits or anything else we as admins were working on?
No?
Thought not.
Take this as your coat being on a very shaky nail warning as my not inconsiderable patience is now definitely depleted.
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A wee splinter group that really is testing my patience.
I'll thank you all for not doing things on behalf of the forum without clearing it with one of the ad-mods first.
I did contact oldmotherfoccer via PM to confirm this was alright before I posted the stickers on the thread.
However, I will remove the images from the thread, as per your requeste, until the whole yamaha logo etc legalities is sorted out.
Thanks.
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Stuff the stickers then
I wont lose any sleep over not havin them & anyway i quite like my shiny swing arm & the extra weight might make me slower :rolleyes and thus let a bandit rider get passed me.
I did check fatmaggot for some stickers but for the life of me i can't see them anywhere,just t-shirts.
I dont think anyone's trying to be awkward here,not everyone understands the history or where stuff is,how things are done etc etc but points well taken anyway,maybe you should have a special cage for us newbs when we get too enthusiastic just chuck us in it for 24 hrs :'(
Oh well, good luck!
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What a wonderfully grown up response :lol :rolleyes
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In hindsight, just having the name on the sticker would have been a better, more simple idea. It was the reason for this thread really, to get ideas together etc.
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Cheers fellas.
As I say, we don't just move posts and edit usernames, there are always things we're working on to improve this here board for you all.
It isn't instantaneous though, we can only work on certain parts of our to do list as life away from here allows.
There's Facebook connection, Yam UK, improved mapping for "a Foccers guide", calling cards, and Tapatalk insisting on releasing updates that break stuff, that's just my current list, Farjo has his own list too,
Enthusiasm is appreciated, but nominating yourself as a spokesperson is taking the piss just a little.
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well iam feeling a little bit guilty now as i did post on this thread and therefore am part of the splinter group :o .....i am 110% sure that it was`nt anyones intention to take the piss , without the mods this forum wouldnt exisist,with a few area ride outs now taking place,meeting people for the first time ,making new friends and above all enjoying the one thing we have in common.......enjoying our FAZERS....it would be a shame to spoil things over a STICKER...........can i suggest those who want to promote the site and are proud to be a foccer order their stickers from fatmaggot and put this sticky situation to rest :)
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I'll go back to my corner :\
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"Who's he, then?"
"He's a member of the Unofficial Fazer Owners' Club."
"Splitter!!!"
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Hope I haven't stepped on any toes with my designs, I've removed the images from this thread. Should my previous attempts also go?
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Hope I haven't stepped on any toes with my designs, I've removed the images from this thread. Should my previous attempts also go?
I forgot about those! done.
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The Foccin' Peoples group and the Peoples group of Foccers are as one.
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Locked it to prevent it going any further.
Can I just say thank you to those that took the time to design the stickers, we do appreciate the effort and the fact you want to promote our own wee foc-u.
As I said, I'm composing a wee message to Yam UK, once we get everything confirmed we'll be looking to roll out new business style cards, t-shirts, stickers, giant inflatable fazers etc, so if we can beg your indulgence for a few wee whiles please.
OK, maybe not the inflatables, but if anyone knows a supplier...
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