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Title: Toying with the idea of a custom paint job
Post by: Neogas on June 11, 2019, 07:15:56 AM

Hi all,

Love the look of my Roamer, but then I saw the black and red sketchbike kit for the V7 and the blend of red, black and gold.

I did some very amateurish photoshopping - what does everyone think?


(https://i.ibb.co/HpFNc2W/3-E00770-F-C039-4-BF0-8-DC5-4-EDF9-A4-F255-C.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HpFNc2W)

(https://i.ibb.co/Y82CmzQ/5-D87300-D-F4-AA-4689-AB0-F-BB704-E78-C091.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Y82CmzQ)

Title: Re: Toying with the idea of a custom paint job
Post by: fotoguzzi on June 11, 2019, 07:22:39 AM

Spend your money on gas and tires.

Title: Re: Toying with the idea of a custom paint job
Post by: Neogas on June 11, 2019, 07:48:42 AM

Quote from: fotoguzzi on June 11, 2019, 07:22:39 AM

Spend your money on gas and tires.

That’s a good plan ;-)

Title: Re: Toying with the idea of a custom paint job
Post by: RinkRat II on June 11, 2019, 08:37:04 AM

   Welcome Neogas!
       Make it yours!

      Paul B :boozing:

Title: Re: Toying with the idea of a custom paint job
Post by: rocker59 on June 11, 2019, 09:04:23 AM

I like it, and would add a little flourish to the top black area.  Something like this:

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c8/e4/15/c8e415dec3b274c4aba256e1356021b1.jpg)

(https://farm3.static.flickr.com/2375/2191077414_8b4fd9825e_b.jpg)

 :thumb:

Title: Re: Toying with the idea of a custom paint job
Post by: Kev m on June 11, 2019, 09:37:46 AM

Hey, it's your bike. Really whatever blows your hair back is all that matters.

Me, I like two-tones in the right combination, but I'm generally not a black or red bike kinda guy so you're asking the wrong guy there.

I hate overdone, ornamental pin striping so I wouldn't go that way.

I also don't like mis-matched fenders, so for ME, I'd probably go a solid color or two tone and try match the fenders and tank, and possibly the side covers.

Of course if you're doing black and red two-tone then your fenders might be matching then anyway.

Bottom line - have fun, show us what you wind up doing!

RIDE SAFE!

Title: Re: Toying with the idea of a custom paint job
Post by: larrys on June 11, 2019, 10:40:32 AM

Don't listen to anyone. It's your bike to do whatever you want with it. I think it would look cool, but my opinion is worth what you just paid for it...
Larry

Title: Re: Toying with the idea of a custom paint job
Post by: Gliderjohn on June 11, 2019, 11:04:34 AM

My T-3 was originally a police bike and the police paint job was getting ratty when I bought it so did it as pictured.

(https://i.ibb.co/qMsWzVg/DSC05614.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qMsWzVg)

GliderJohn

Title: Re: Toying with the idea of a custom paint job
Post by: BrotherJim on June 11, 2019, 12:35:00 PM

I like that scheme. 

Title: Re: Toying with the idea of a custom paint job
Post by: bigbikerrick on June 11, 2019, 01:30:51 PM

I like the color combo, myself. I say go for it! The Italian paint that comes stock on MGs isnt all that great quality anyway.
I am a big fan of making the bike "yours", and custom paint is the easiest way to totally change the look of a bike. I have been known to paint a bike out of sheer boredom....It feels  almost like you got a new bike!   :thumb:
Rick.

Title: Re: Toying with the idea of a custom paint job
Post by: Penderic on June 11, 2019, 04:07:46 PM

Fender Sunburst Stratocaster.
(https://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/Penderic009/sunburstfenderstratocaster1_zpsiagnymg1.png)

Title: Re: Toying with the idea of a custom paint job
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on June 11, 2019, 07:56:11 PM

Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on June 11, 2019, 03:41:47 PM

If you're planning to keep the bike "forever" then go for it. Otherwise, custom paint generally reduces the value of the bike come time to sell or trade it in.

This.

Title: Re: Toying with the idea of a custom paint job
Post by: Neogas on June 13, 2019, 03:49:55 PM

Thanks all for the feedback. Decided to sit tight for now :-)

Title: Re: Toying with the idea of a custom paint job
Post by: blu guzz on June 13, 2019, 04:53:13 PM

Our local dealer painted one high gloss black, put the yellow ohlins on it, it really kicked and I usually don't like black.  It flew off the showroom floor.

Title: Re: Toying with the idea of a custom paint job
Post by: pebra on June 13, 2019, 05:39:24 PM

Quote from: blu guzz on June 13, 2019, 04:53:13 PM

Our local dealer painted one high gloss black, put the yellow ohlins on it, it really kicked and I usually don't like black.  It flew off the showroom floor.

I think I'd like that. A little yellow or red would brighten up  -  Ohlins, plug wires, whatever....
And I'd suggest a deep metallic emerald green, instead of black.   :cool:

Title: Re: Toying with the idea of a custom paint job
Post by: Cage Free on June 13, 2019, 06:42:30 PM

 Making a bike your own is part of the relationship. Im personally debating adding a clear coat over the satin red on my 17 Griso. Like the way the bike looks now but think it having a gloss finish would really make it look better and who doesn't like a shiny motorcycle?   That was a rhetorical question, no need to comment.  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Toying with the idea of a custom paint job
Post by: Texas Turnip on June 14, 2019, 06:43:04 AM

It's your bike. Your money. Do what you want to and don't pay attention to the negative nabobs that are still living in their parents basement.

Tex

Title: Re: Toying with the idea of a custom paint job
Post by: Rusnak_322 on June 14, 2019, 01:53:41 PM

stock sucks. paint it.
but if you are painting a bike with zero damage, take a bunch of pics or videos showing the pre-paint condition so that when you go to sell it, people don't try to beat you up about crash damage.

 

Title: Re: Toying with the idea of a custom paint job
Post by: rschrum on June 14, 2019, 06:38:52 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/8NcQRdY/20190502-174926.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8NcQRdY)

Here ya go. Tractor colors appropriate.

Title: Re: Toying with the idea of a custom paint job
Post by: boatdetective on June 15, 2019, 05:55:48 PM

I guess it all depends on what you do. I would tend to say that restraint is important.  My V50 has a "Le mans" paint job and I think it looks way better than original.  (shameless plug- Gina is up for sale)

(https://i.imgur.com/4BW8bk4.jpg)

Title: Re: Toying with the idea of a custom paint job
Post by: slopokes on June 15, 2019, 07:12:16 PM

I wish the owner would come to his senses....
(https://i.ibb.co/vQgVXDG/3-B349762-DF64-4810-B799-FD6487-D24-A83.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vQgVXDG)