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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: gentlemanjim on December 08, 2017, 10:23:56 PM
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After having my first V50 (never should have sold it) And a Breva V1100, I got this little beauty. 7,100 miles PO painted it yellow, I think it needs a change of color. I'm not fond of red, but that's what was original, Any thoughts on color?
Thanks Dave Blu
(http://thumb.ibb.co/eHh8qG/MG_1.jpg) (http://ibb.co/eHh8qG)
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Nice catch. Looks like blue is the right color. You've already ruled out yellow and red, so it's only the color left, not counting green. Black is too cautious.
I've always wanted a blue motorcycle, btw.
Moto
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Blue .
No ... Red
No ... Green
:grin:
Dusty
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After having my first V50 (never should have sold it) And a Breva V1100, I got this little beauty. 7,100 miles PO painted it yellow, I think it needs a change of color. I'm not fond of red, but that's what was original, Any thoughts on color?
Thanks Dave Blu
(http://thumb.ibb.co/eHh8qG/MG_1.jpg) (http://ibb.co/eHh8qG)
Italian bikes (and cars) have to be Arrest Me Red or Fly Yellow. Otherwise their ancestry is suspect.
Lannis
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Italian flag colors
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Hell, I like that yellow, Jim.
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Tenni green and matte black on the top and bottom of the tank
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The only motorcycles that should be red are Ducatis.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171209/a9bc72c996060c5f1faa8043c0e07d86.jpg)
A red Guzzi is awkward, like the body builder woman in the really frilly dress.
Black is way too common, and really more for BMWs.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171209/2d97f9c6409ab4a81be6c0d5f0d98917.jpg)
Yellow might be right on some bikes, but not that one.
Blue is a fantastic color...
...for a Harley!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171209/731598c28542adc140a62adf93eac5af.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171209/a1908cef95226a1b330ab80d4c31e065.jpg)
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Gray is ok, but too dull for some:
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I think I have the solution:
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Nah, white is boring :evil:
How blue with a nice silver accent stripe with thin orange stripes on either side:
(http://www.motoguzzi.com/mediaObject/motoguzzi-sites/MASTER/bikes/v7-III/v7-III-Special/gallery/2017/v7-iii-special_2017_7/resolutions/res-o760x507-p1279259772/v7-iii-special_2017_7.jpg)
Orange is an option (or is that just red in lighting that makes it look orange:
(http://pipeburn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/31_10_2013_ellaspede_guzzi_01.jpg)
I think black on the top of the tank breaks up the red nicely, this would also work with orange:
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/7a/90/75/7a90756bc3ba3f5b8ad1927f1a4e3ee5--moto-guzzi-v-moro.jpg)
(http://anthonygodin.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_6509.jpg)
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I like the yellow, easy to see at just a glance.
(http://thumb.ibb.co/i73bAG/DF523258_B425_41_C9_B254_51_C5_FF593_B3_E.jpg) (http://ibb.co/i73bAG)
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Nah, white is boring :evil:
What would you know? You bought a WHITE Ducati?!?
Besides aren't most of the 30 or so bikes you own rust colored?
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Nah, white is boring :evil:
How blue with a nice silver accent stripe with thin orange stripes on either side:
(http://www.motoguzzi.com/mediaObject/motoguzzi-sites/MASTER/bikes/v7-III/v7-III-Special/gallery/2017/v7-iii-special_2017_7/resolutions/res-o760x507-p1279259772/v7-iii-special_2017_7.jpg)
Well that Blue is FANTASTIC and probably one of the only Guzzis that should ever be blue!
Of course it makes sense since everyone knows Guzzi IS the Italian Harley!
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Orange is an option (or is that just red in lighting that makes it look orange:
(http://pipeburn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/31_10_2013_ellaspede_guzzi_01.jpg)
I think black on the top of the tank breaks up the red nicely, this would also work with orange:
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/7a/90/75/7a90756bc3ba3f5b8ad1927f1a4e3ee5--moto-guzzi-v-moro.jpg)
(http://anthonygodin.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_6509.jpg)
NO! Orange is NOT an option.
The only bikes (other than the occasional Harley) that should be orange are KTMs!
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In my humble and not important opinion, that V-50 is such a nicely proportioned machine, it has has almost perfect lines and it is a timelessly attractive machine that I don't think it matters what color you paint it - it will look great. Make yourself happy. You can change it later if you don't like it. The V-50 looks like such a handy machine and I think that if I owned one it would be my go-to ride.
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Guzzis were red before Ducati was even building motorcycles...
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(http://thumb.ibb.co/j54SZb/V50_colours.jpg) (http://ibb.co/j54SZb)
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Nah, white is boring :evil:
I think black on the top of the tank breaks up the red nicely, this would also work with orange:
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/7a/90/75/7a90756bc3ba3f5b8ad1927f1a4e3ee5--moto-guzzi-v-moro.jpg)
(http://anthonygodin.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_6509.jpg)
That right there is a beautiful pair of bikes. A man could go anywhere, ride with anyone, do anything with nothing more than those!
Lannis
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There are 2 shades of blue that I like,
(yur bike may have been available in this shade...
(http://www.vdcon.nl/simpelscript/db/motoguzzinl/1/1390393994.jpg)
And this dark blue is stunning in person (the maserati is a 2012)
(https://www.lfsc.com/galleria_images/422/422_p2_l.jpg)
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This is what got me thinking about V50 Guzzis ....
http://archive.guzzitech.com/100k/100k.html
The 100K mile Guzzi list, and Derek Reynolds' 308,000 mile V50 down the page a bit .... !
Lannis
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Blue is good!
(http://thumb.ibb.co/gAxL4b/20170528_171208.jpg) (http://ibb.co/gAxL4b)
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Funny you mention Blue, my brother has a V50 II in Blue. He got it for his wife to ride after she mastered the Triumph scooter.
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(http://thumb.ibb.co/mYpvnw/20170913_084558.jpg) (http://ibb.co/mYpvnw)
Blue is awesome!!
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Nice options and suggestions. Did the Pearl white on a V50 once
I'm going for a V7 Sport tribute look, Got the tank and decals - A V5 Sport. Would like to match the V7 Sport color scheme.
What color combos did the V7 Sport come in?
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(https://cdn.silodrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Moto-Guzzi-V7-Sport-1.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/11/Moto_Guzzi_V_7_Sport_1972.jpg)
(http://uniongaragenyc.com/blog/wp-content/360/Moto-Guzzi-V7-Sport/images/Mtoto-Guzzi-V7-Sport-1974-Union-Garage01.jpg)
(http://www.adsinusa.com/p/4673/4673t42531b.jpg)
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The only bikes (other than the occasional Harley) that should be orange are KTMs!
Let's not forget Laverdas! :cool:
Cheers,
Shaun
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Thanks for pics of the various color schemes
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Let's not forget Laverdas! :cool:
Cheers,
Shaun
Or Nortons. Lots of nice orange bikes out there ....
(https://photos.smugmug.com/2017-Norton-AND-OVBSAOC-rallies/i-rBBrnnX/0/e8ce0ac3/Th/Norton-Th.jpg) (https://lannisselz.smugmug.com/2017-Norton-AND-OVBSAOC-rallies/i-rBBrnnX/A)
even if they're tiny .... !
Lannis
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Blue .
No ... Red
No ... Green
:grin:
Dusty
What is your favorite color? What is the air speed velocity of an unladed swallow?
Cool...good for you...many happy rides
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What is the air speed velocity of an unladed swallow?
Is there a coconut involved?
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Is there a coconut involved?
https://youtu.be/liIlW-ovx0Y
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ha its a simple question of weight ratios
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What is your favorite color? What is the air speed velocity of an unladed swallow?
African or European swallow?
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Funally got me another Goose...
Freudian?
Paint it that sweet NATO green!
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/121363160046-0-1/s-l1000.jpg)
Todd.
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Since you have painted front and rear fenders, I would go with something subdued vs the current bright yellow.
I painted my Moto Guzzi cafe a vintage looking blue and did a Yamaha brat bike for the wife in a darker matte blue. Since it isn't a nut and bolt restro, pick something unique. Make it your own.
I would look at Singer Porsches for inspiration.
http://singervehicledesign.com/works/ (http://singervehicledesign.com/works/)
(http://singervehicledesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/12-singer-911-montana-1100x732.jpg)
(https://static.highsnobiety.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/17120438/singer-porsche-911-fiona-0.jpg)
I was out riding and saw a cool color on a new VW bug and painted my bike to match.
(http://www.greencardesign.com/site/sites/default/files/VW_Beetle_Design_01.jpg)
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Thanks for the inspiration
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African or European swallow?
"answer me these questions three"....why...I don't know that...ahhhhhhh"
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I like the yellow. But black pinstripes would make it pop.
Spud
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OK, that's just jaw-droppingly gorgeous!
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^^^ agreed. But eyeball engineering says that battery tray might not do the job? <scratching head>
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Orange is an option (or is that just red in lighting that makes it look orange:
(http://pipeburn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/31_10_2013_ellaspede_guzzi_01.jpg)
thanks for posting this! going downstairs to cut up my v65 front fender just like this
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Speaking of colours, Indian seems to be taking the initiative with their Icon Paint Series.
https://rideapart.com/articles/indian-announces-icon-paint-series
(http://thumb.ibb.co/jVGLs6/Burnt_Orange_Peel.jpg) (http://ibb.co/jVGLs6)