Topic: Flawed Graphics (Read 6427 times)

Old Harley Dude · « **on:** September 29, 2009, 10:51:35 AM »

Took possession of my 2010 SESD, Spiced Rum 10 days ago. On pickup inspection found that the "Gold" eagle head on the tank had a flaw in the decal. It appears as a vertical line that looks as though the grain on the graphic is reversed. Really shows up in the sun. Service Manager told me he had already ordered a replacement tank. Anyone else have this issue?

MKW · « **Reply #1 on:** September 29, 2009, 01:36:36 PM »

Quote from: Old Harley Dude on September 29, 2009, 10:51:35 AM

Took possession of my 2010 SESD, Spiced Rum 10 days ago. On pickup inspection found that the "Gold" eagle head on the tank had a flaw in the decal. It appears as a vertical line that looks as though the grain on the graphic is reversed. Really shows up in the sun. Service Manager told me he had already ordered a replacement tank. Anyone else have this issue?

Can you post a picture?

DICKW · « **Reply #2 on:** September 29, 2009, 03:48:51 PM »

Quote from: Old Harley Dude on September 29, 2009, 10:51:35 AM

Service Manager told me he had already ordered a replacement tank. Anyone else have this issue?

That's all that matters.

I had a few flaws with my bike at purchase, as long as you point them out before you roll away with it you should have no problems with ANY dealership.

JCZ · « **Reply #3 on:** September 29, 2009, 08:08:53 PM »

I'd like to see a picture of this as well. No decal thow, they're painted and gold leafed.

mjb765 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 29, 2009, 08:12:32 PM »

need a pic of this one....but nobody said the magic words yet......

Old Harley Dude · « **Reply #5 on:** September 29, 2009, 09:06:53 PM »

Will get the pictures to you all.

Old Harley Dude · « **Reply #6 on:** September 30, 2009, 06:54:15 PM »

Been trying to load a couple pictues, .jpg, but keep getting error message. Too big. Whats the secret?

DICKW · « **Reply #7 on:** September 30, 2009, 07:23:12 PM »

Make it smaller

mjb765 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 30, 2009, 07:30:20 PM »

Quote from: Old Harley Dude on September 30, 2009, 06:54:15 PM

Been trying to load a couple pictues, .jpg, but keep getting error message. Too big. Whats the secret?

Go into whatever software you use with your pic and look under tools for a resize option. Set it for max 800X600

TIF2 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 30, 2009, 07:55:57 PM »

Quote from: mjb765 on September 30, 2009, 07:30:20 PM

Set it for max 800X600

Why a max of 800X600?

mjb765 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 30, 2009, 07:57:03 PM »

I think I read that on here somewhere.....I could be mistaken

JCZ · « **Reply #11 on:** September 30, 2009, 08:02:21 PM »

Quote from: TIF2 on September 30, 2009, 07:55:57 PM

Why a max of 800X600?

This photo is 800x600. 800x600 pretty much posts full monitor size regardless of the computer.

TIF2 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 30, 2009, 09:12:31 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on September 30, 2009, 08:02:21 PM

800x600 pretty much posts full monitor size regardless of the computer.

That depends more on monitor resolution ... the photo you posted is about 1/4 of my screen (but I run 1920x1200 resolution).
I had posted some at 1024X768 and wondered if I had made a mistake.

Thanks

Hoist! · « **Reply #13 on:** September 30, 2009, 09:15:17 PM »

Quote from: TIF2 on September 30, 2009, 09:12:31 PM

That depends more on monitor resolution ... the photo you posted is about 1/4 of my screen (but I run 1920x1200 resolution).
I had posted some at 1024X768 and wondered if I had made a mistake.

Thanks

Nah, they blow up when you click on em if they don't fit. 1280x960 works fine too. You're only limited to a max of 1500 KB.

Hoist!

JCZ · « **Reply #14 on:** September 30, 2009, 11:36:44 PM »

Posting this pic for Old Harley Dude..........

Looks as thow some rum got sprayed over the front half of the eagle's head.

Kevinski · « **Reply #15 on:** October 01, 2009, 02:51:09 AM »

or maybe a problem in the leaf?

Eqcons · « **Reply #16 on:** October 01, 2009, 04:46:14 AM »

Quote from: JCZ on September 30, 2009, 11:36:44 PM

Posting this pic for Old Harley Dude..........

Looks as thow some rum got sprayed over the front half of the eagle's head.

When I did the York tour, the guy went on at length about how bikes could not get out of the factory with even the tiniest cosmetic flaw. I remember thinking at the time that that was utter male cow droppings, but this one stretches the imagination a bit - how could they let that out the door??

Jim

nidan · « **Reply #17 on:** October 01, 2009, 06:40:53 AM »

As I recall the CVO's aren't a seperate line any more .. so despite best intentions someone wasn't paying any attention.

TIF2 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 01, 2009, 06:58:34 AM »

Quote from: Eqcons on October 01, 2009, 04:46:14 AM

.... but this one stretches the imagination a bit - how could they let that out the door??

If a huge flaw exists in the paint and no-one complains about it .... does the flaw exist?

Can't tell for sure but from the OP it seems like the dealer caught it even before the walk-around, so at least that is something. Agreed that this is pretty blatant. I wish I could detail mine before taking delivery. No matter how much I look during a visual inspection of a new vehicle, I always miss little stuff until the first time I go over it with the suds. Then I'm like ... "How the heck did I miss that?"

DICKW · « **Reply #19 on:** October 01, 2009, 07:05:47 AM »

Quote from: TIF2 on October 01, 2009, 06:58:34 AM

If a huge flaw exists in the paint and no-one complains about it .... does the flaw exist?

I wish I could detail mine before taking delivery. No matter how much I look during a visual inspection of a new vehicle, I always miss little stuff until the first time I go over it with the suds. Then I'm like ... "How the heck did I miss that?"

Well said..................... dought they would let you. I spent a good 45 minutes looking mine over and missed the Tank flaw. They still replaced it though.

RedDevil · « **Reply #20 on:** October 01, 2009, 10:09:27 AM »

What that looks like to me is where the supplier pieced a new roll of gold leaf foil to the other roll. And with any naturally produced item, there will be color variations. I can't believe that where they paint the tins at didn't see that and just put another gold leaf decal on before they clear-coated the tank. That is too obvious to have not been noticed.

Old Harley Dude · « **Reply #21 on:** October 01, 2009, 11:29:04 AM »

That is my guess as well.

Invisible68 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 02, 2009, 01:41:30 AM »

Quote from: JCZ on September 30, 2009, 08:02:21 PM

This photo is 800x600. 800x600 pretty much posts full monitor size regardless of the computer.

not to change the thread.. but just wondering on the concord color... is there any metal flake in the paint or is it a solid blue.... tried emailing a couple but they got pushed back....

thanks

Invisible68 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 02, 2009, 01:43:36 AM »

Quote from: JCZ on September 30, 2009, 11:36:44 PM

Posting this pic for Old Harley Dude..........

Looks as thow some rum got sprayed over the front half of the eagle's head.

to me I really think that makes it look like the gold leafing is a decal... may be made of gold leafing but I bet with mass production.... yeah... 3000 units are partially mass produced.... they had to do this to save time and keep the same quality in each unit....

MOBlue · « **Reply #24 on:** October 02, 2009, 09:18:03 AM »

Quote from: Invisible68 on October 02, 2009, 01:41:30 AM

not to change the thread.. but just wondering on the concord color... is there any metal flake in the paint or is it a solid blue.... tried emailing a couple but they got pushed back....

thanks

Yes the Concord is full of metal flake

Invisible68 · « **Reply #25 on:** October 02, 2009, 11:18:47 AM »

Quote from: 2Eagles on October 02, 2009, 09:18:03 AM

Yes the Concord is full of metal flake

OK... I am doubting you on this issue..... I just don't see it in the picture....so while the weather is still nice I just think you need to take a ride to the north east and visit Iowa to prove to me there is Metal flake in the paint....

MOBlue · « **Reply #26 on:** October 02, 2009, 08:17:47 PM »

Quote from: Invisible68 on October 02, 2009, 11:18:47 AM

OK... I am doubting you on this issue..... I just don't see it in the picture....so while the weather is still nice I just think you need to take a ride to the north east and visit Iowa to prove to me there is Metal flake in the paint....

Your's will be here soon....Eat you heart out

JDOFLHRIDER · « **Reply #27 on:** October 02, 2009, 09:07:07 PM »

A local guy's new bike was missing pinstripe on one side of saddlebag.It had most of them just missing part of the flame.

h8rain · « **Reply #28 on:** October 02, 2009, 09:29:43 PM »

My Tequila Sunrise has a chip from a shipping impact the size of a dime on the left edge of the batwing. Crap!!! But the shop has the replacement ordered and I'm riding home on my monster tomorrow!

JCZ · « **Reply #29 on:** October 03, 2009, 10:55:52 AM »

Quote from: h8rain on October 02, 2009, 09:29:43 PM

My Tequila Sunrise has a chip from a shipping impact the size of a dime on the left edge of the batwing. Crap!!! But the shop has the replacement ordered and I'm riding home on my monster tomorrow!

So what are you doing today?

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