30th Anniversary Patch for 1980 XS1100

[CatatonicBug]

Why put ANY of the models on the patch? Just use words to convey the classic nature of the "Family" of XS11 bikes all at once.

[MrOzz]

Yes it does. The 79 Specials are faster too!

Awwww looks like I got the wrong year again LOL

Why put ANY of the models on the patch? Just use words to convey the classic nature of the "Family" of XS11 bikes all at once.

I am working on a few Ideas. Then I will post then and see what the members think. All ideas are appreciated

[tarzan]

The problem with a MNS patch is,how many would buy one.
I would like a Special one.I already have a standard one.
But I would take one either way.

[TopCatGr58]

There are quite a few MNS owners, plus with it being the 80 MNS, not the 81, it'll be much more closer to the other specials, since it won't have the Swirly spoked wheels. I think most folks that have regular specials would be happy to purchase the MNS version, especially seeing from the last "other 30th anniversary patch" thread about how much work/hassle it is, getting the copyright permissions, the designs, colors, etc.! Not to mention putting the $$ up out front to place the order before any are sold!

I do think that OZZ or whoever communicates with Yamaha Corp, are on the up and up about what they tell them about "who" is wanting these patches. The Xs11.com folks are more than just a LOCAL club. They are being SOLD to members, but NO PROFIT is going to be obtained....one of Yamaha's stipulations on their copyright. If things are not divulged, and they find out different, then it could PREVENT any further permissions being granted for future patches......the XJ patch comes to mind!

I in no way communicated to Xsilerating my thoughts or ideas about the upcoming patch. I did suggest the same MNS theme in a private email to Ozz, along the same lines. I have an 81 special, but I proudly wear both of my 30th anniversary patches of the 78E, and will also get an XJ patch IF/WHEN one ever gets made. I will happily get this upcoming patch, whether it be an 80SG, or MNS!

T.C.

[slow mo]

sounds good

count me in for a couple and thanks!! ride safe slow mo!!

[jwhughes3]

more than 1

you can figure that some folks will order more than 1 patch - 1 for a vest or jacket and maybe 1 for their passenger or their bike.

anyway - don't think moving 100 will be a problem.

John in San Antonio

[yamtom]

patch

Is anything going on with the patches now? If so, I would like one.

[jimbyjimb]

Count me in for a couple also.

[jmnjrpa]

Me too,

How about a poll to collect the numbers? I would like 3+ MNS patches.

[BigDick]

Hey y'all, you might wanna settle down until we have confirmation that the patches are still on/going to be produced. Until yesterday the last post in this thread was back in October. Not trying to pee in anyone's post toasties, just sayin

[jmnjrpa]

Yeah

I was hoping to rattle up interest again.

[MrOzz]

I was hoping to rattle up interest again.

Glad you did.

Sorry everyone I kinda dropped the ball on this one. Life became a little hectic for a bit. Figures when you have a project you want to work on.

I will be put it out some ideas in the next few weeks.

Ozz

[LoHo]

LoHo is down for three or four.
I was thinking...we have the generic biker-esque black and gold patch for the group (which I love), and the macho maroon with the "1"...how about using the dark silver/light silver theme the 80 Standard has as a basis for the patch?

[MeatTooth]

Cool

Put me down for a few!

[79XS11F]

Here is the whole email. I think there is one typo but we have it so I don't think we need to worry.


Brad,
Here is the email string giving the ok to design and make a 30 year club patch. Please only share this email with your club board members and not the general members.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Belinda Savage
Yamaha Motor Corp
(714) 761-7372
From: Bob Starr
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 1:07 PM
To: Jason Davis; Belinda Savage
Subject: RE: Club patches
I agree with Jason's view on this that they should be ok....the XS11 is a model that is 25 years out of production
Bob Starr
General Manager, National Communications
From: Jason Davis
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 1:02 PM
To: Belinda Savage
Cc: Bob Starr
Subject: RE: Club patches

Belinda,
As long as they don't plan on selling them to members then it's okay for them to use the logo. If they were planning to make money off the sale of the patches with the Yamaha logo then it would be a licensing issue.
The fact that they are asking seems to say they are on the up and up. So please ask them what their plans are.
Bob ... please correct me if I am wrong.
Jason Davis
National Advertising Manager
From: Belinda Savage
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 12:57 PM
To: Jason Davis
Subject: Club patches
Jason,
Joe referred me over to you.
Brad Norton
XS11.com
308-440-5347
Has a 30 year club anniversary coming up and they want permission to make patches commemorating this. Are you the one to handle this licensing or should I contact someone else?
He would like a call back so they can move forward with designing/ordering patches.
Thanks,
Belinda Savage
Yamaha Motor Corp
Motorsports Group

(714) 761-7372

What is the difference between club "board" members and "general" members? I think they think that these patches will be for a "club" that has "board" members as compared to the members of an on-line forum? To be clear with them you should likely make use of the paperwork TC has so there's no confusion that might have Yamaha second guessing when it's time for the 40 and 50 year patch's ...
Rob