KawaNOW Patch

[trip]

I've been thinking lately about designing a patch for KawaNOW. And believe me, I'm certainly not looking to make any money at this....the patches (once designed, created and manufactured) will be offered at cost. I've designed logos for three different motorcycle groups and had two of them turned into patches and all of them have turned into a "break-even" proposition.....which is fine with me. I'm thinking about producing a 3.5" diameter patch to start with.

So, let me get something designed and put together, then I'll find out what the cost will be. There's a company here in East Texas that produced patches for me several years ago. I'll check and see if they're still in business.

Trip

Great idea!! Patches....... and membership cards with member #'s..... let's turn this into something big! Why not? It's all for fun... so let's have fun with it!! We only live once... right? Let's make sure "NOMAD" is on the patch!! Our Harley "brothers" do it!!

please.... no harm no foul.... not trying to offend anyone... just having fun... I've just turned 50 and am getting senile.

If i were looking to cause trouble.... i'd say the delphi guys don't have have patches... but i'd be wrong SO I AM NOT SAYING IT.

Just kidding again.... i just had a 2 martini lunch.. so bear with me,

Peace and love to everone! 2 wheels good..... 4 wheels .... not so good!

[bluetongue]

Trip, I would be proud to have the patch on my vest. I don't know about the whole member# and card thing but I will go with the masses on that issue. I can't wait to see your designs

Maybe I got a little carried away....... but count me in on whatever you all decide!
Nico

[trip]

Well Nico...judging by your 1st post, I'd say you had a h@ll of a lunch today...LOL.

Thanks to you and bluetongue for your comments. Nothing against your idea Nicho, but I don't really want to get into the membership number and card thang. Mainly because it's a lot of maintenance and can turn this forum and website into a costly piece of work. I want to try and make this forum, the website and everything about it as cost free as possible to the supporters. That doesn't mean I'm not close minded to doing that in the future tho.

So far, the only cost that I have in everything (other than my time) is the registering of the domain name. Hosting for the website is being provided free of charge by an IT friend of mine and of course Proboards is hosting the forum free of charge.

I plan on working on some designs soon. I'll post some stuff here later.

Yeh... felt like this earlier... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWLbu1wIIEo ... now just a little headache... lol

Seriously, the KawaNOW patch is a good idea... I'm sure it will be a hit. The rest was my twisted sense of humor.... :)

[trip]

Give me your thoughts on this for a possible patch......

http://www.kawanow.org/misc/kawanowpatch02.jpg

[bluetongue]

Trip, I like the basic concept, but I don't know about the large man on the bike.LMAO He looks a little familiar but I am not sure.HMMMM I like the color scheme of the bike though.

[trip]

Yea, that guy does have a fat arss, doesn't he? OK, how about these?????

http://www.kawanow.org/misc/kawanowpatch03.jpg

http://www.kawanow.org/misc/kawanowpatch04.jpg

http://www.kawanow.org/misc/kawanowpatch05.jpg

So far the second one on last post....... getting closer...

Nico

btw.... about that fat guy..... He did look vaguely familiar to me too.... lol

[blowndodge]

Yea that big fat guy looks like the pic I posted on "My Bike" section. I vote for second from the bottom of your choices Trip!

[Top Cat]

Yeah, second up from bottom. Whats with the knife thing?

[bluetongue]

I think the knife thing is cause the Nomad has just about everything you need to get the job done.

I like the 2nd one the best Trip.

NOMAD RIDERS CLUB or GROUP instead of KNOW YOUR NOMAD....????

[trip]

topcat, the knife thing is exactly what bluetongue described....the Nomad is everything like a swiss army knife. Oh well, based off of your reaction, I'd say that idea was a dud. No problem tho....since bluetongue and most of you liked the second draft patch, and Nico wanted some different lettering...tell me what you think of this one?

http://www.kawanow.org/misc/kawanowpatch06.jpg

[roosed]

YEP!!! That's the one!
Too cool Trip!
Let'er rip!

[dip]

as the only female nomad rider in this group for now -- i think the 2nd patch and the last one are the best. didn't care much for the big guy...but probably for different reasons than most.

not anymore... :)

[nightflight1]

Trip, I like this one the best. It says "Brotherhood" on a worldwide basis, not just a local thing. Might turn this site into a BIG and well used site around the glove. Maybe you can put a little world globe on it with North America showing.

[lw]

...tell me what you think of this one?

http://www.kawanow.org/misc/kawanowpatch06.jpg



Trip,

Great idea to produce a patch. Gives me an excuse to buy a vest, to have one to sew it onto.

I like this offering best. I think the repetition of the type on the bottom may make it too busy though. Have you looked at losing the bottom type, and lowering the logo just a bit? By moving it lower on the circle, it could even be a bit larger, filling the space more fully.
Just my 2 cents.

Trip......... looks like a winner! It's getting close!!!

[dharris]

That one does it for me

[bluetongue]

Nice job on the new design. I agree with LW on losing the bottom lettering and lowering the Nomad badge. I think you almost have the patch design thing down.

[trip]

Alrighty then....Based off of what you guys and gals are telling me.....consider this one.........

http://www.kawanow.org/misc/kawanowpatch07.jpg

Bingo!!

[dragon57]

I like the las one....

[40shooter]

Trip, that is the one I would buy!!!!!!

[lw]

That dog will hunt. Great job Trip.

[bluetongue]

Trip, I think that design looks great, I knew you could come up with somthing we all could be proud to wear.

[nomadman]

Great patch Trip!

This last one!

It's unbelievable how fast this messageboard grows, it looks very good to me!

Go on!

[Top Cat]

I'm on board with the last one also. Great job!!!!!!!!!!

The last one suits both Nomad Vulcan and Kawasaki. I like it

Cheers Chris

[dip]

that'll do it!

[trip]

Thanks everyone for participating! Your input was valuable in getting the final design for a KawaNOW patch.

I've already started checking into what it will cost to get them produced. I'll pass on the information as to what a patch will cost as soon as I know.

Thanks,
Trip

http://www.kawanow.org/misc/kawanowpatch07.jpg

[nightflight1]

Yep, Trip, ya got-r-done like an old pro. This one will make 'em sit up and take notice at all the Kawa events and biker rallys.

Thanks for a job well done.

[finky]

Love the patch Trip shame you could not fit Aussie in the back ground but it looks great.
Definately have one when there ready mate.

[ve3hzz]

Hey Trip found the site and joined the forum...GREAT SITE!!! LOVE IT!!!!
I have a 2002 2 tone GOLD!!!! (yeah I know Beige....)

Anyway love the patch...maybe is there anyway to incorporate the saddle bag outline around the image maybe in light silver? just an outline mind you?? as this seems to be the most distinctive part of the bike with instant recognition as being a NOMAD by us or other non Nomad riders!!!!

Just a thought....oh and BTW I am interested as well in the patch...GREAT STUFF!!!!!

Regards

Scott

ps...will update photo's with all current mods and send it for the pics page along with a few pics and writeups on mods done!!!!

I'll take two patches when they are ready.

Cheers Chris

[trip]

Thanks guys for your comments. I am currently checking with a marketing agent that I know that has done patches and shirts for me in the past. She is going to get me a price for putting the logo on such items as:

t-shirts (long and short)
patches (3.5 and 9" in diameter)
denim shirts
caps

As soon as I get some info back, I'll post it here for you.

Thanks,
Trip

[unwind2]

OH! The saddlebag in the background is a cool idea. That's how I always spot another Nomad when meeting a bike going down the road. But the globe is good too since it says 'world wide'. I'm not much on patches but would be interested in a tee shirt or cap. :)

I'd kinda like to see what it would look like with the hard bag idea too..... keep the globe though... maybe fit in a Nomad somehow........ superimposed or something.... I dunno...

btw... don't forget decals...

[trip]

Well, I tried and tried but couldn't get the hard bag outline idea to work on the logo. It just didn't look right, so I gave up on it. Sorry guys.....Nico, good idea on the decals...I'll get with her and see about adding decals and stickers.

Trip

I think we're all happy and proud of it the way it is!


p.s. My kids think nobody loves me 'cause I have 0 Karma :(

[bluetongue]

I hooked you up with some Karma. Just because I could and you ride a fine looking Nomad. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Ahhhhhh..... now I can rest. Thank you. Thank you! :)

[dip]

can't have the kiddies thinking that nico...you should be straight now. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

Thank you, but let's leave my sexual orientation out of this!!! ROFLMAO http://s2.images.proboards.com/tongue.gif~

[dogdoc]

I really dig this latest patch without the knife and know your nomad. This new one with the Vulcan shield is RIGHT ON!!!! Doc from Austin.

[vulcanvixen]

Saw the evolution of the patch thru Nico's postings. I think it looks awesome!! WELL DONE!! Too bad I don't have a Nomad....does being the 'little sister' with a Vulcan 900 count?? Someday when I grow up....................... http://s2.images.proboards.com/tongue.gif Mostly I'm just here to support you guys!

[trip]

<<<does being the 'little sister' with a Vulcan 900 count?? >>>

Sure it does vulcanvixen.....welcome. And thanks for the support!