Toying with the idea of a custom paint job

[Neogas]

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?

[fotoguzzi]

Spend your money on gas and tires.

[Neogas]

Spend your money on gas and tires.

That’s a good plan ;-)

[RinkRat II]

   Welcome Neogas!
       Make it yours!

      Paul B

[rocker59]

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





 

[Kev m]

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!

[larrys]

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

[Gliderjohn]

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.



GliderJohn

[BrotherJim]

I like that scheme. 

[bigbikerrick]

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!   
Rick.

[Penderic]

Fender Sunburst Stratocaster.

[Chuck in Indiana]

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.

[Neogas]

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

[blu guzz]

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.

[pebra]

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.   

[Cage Free]

 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. 

[Texas Turnip]

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

[Rusnak_322]

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.

 

[rschrum]

Here ya go. Tractor colors appropriate.

[boatdetective]

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)

[slopokes]

I wish the owner would come to his senses....