Author Topic: Should I do it???? (Read 6964 times)

tarsky68 · « **on:** August 27, 2015, 06:57:25 PM »

So, I recently picked up a 2014 Stelvio. It is the orange color...forgive me, I don't know the correct color name yet. Anyway, when it was shipped to me, it leaned over, brake fluid leaked out of the left side reservoir and dripped onto the tank. Now I have a small (maybe 1/4 the size of a dime) spot on my tank that is missing paint. The shipper's insurance is paying for a repaint...

So the question is...keep it the stock color or change it? My favorite Guzzi color of all time is the green from the early 2000 era V11 Sport. Of course, I would also need to paint the front fender, but if I'm ever going to do it...now is the time.

What do you guys think of a Stelvio in that green?

http://raresportbikesforsale.com/its-not-easy-being-green-2000-moto-guzzi-v11-sport/

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #1 on:** August 27, 2015, 07:01:46 PM »

I've got a better idea, I'll take it off your hands and give you my green V11 Sport

AH Fan · « **Reply #2 on:** August 27, 2015, 07:09:29 PM »

I don't know ............. My Brother has a burnt orange Stelly.... I think it looks pretty cool

But the flat Tenni green is pretty righteous as well............. I'm no help am I !!!!

Ciao.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #3 on:** August 27, 2015, 07:10:54 PM »

Go green-make it YOURS!

oldbike54 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 27, 2015, 07:16:46 PM »

No way to express this in strong enough terms , buuuuut

Do it , do it , do it , do it , do it , do it ,do it , do it , do it , do it , do it , do it , do it , do it , do it ,

DO IT !

Dusty

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #5 on:** August 27, 2015, 07:17:54 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on August 27, 2015, 07:16:46 PM

No way to express this in strong enough terms , buuuuut

Do it , do it , do it , do it , do it , do it ,do it , do it , do it , do it , do it , do it , do it , do it , do it ,

Knuckle down buckle down do it do it do it!

Roger Miller

DO IT !

Dusty

Kev m · « **Reply #6 on:** August 27, 2015, 07:19:14 PM »

Or you could add tiger stripes...

Actually I love that green... But I like that orange to.

Meh, have fun.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #7 on:** August 27, 2015, 07:19:27 PM »

ABOSOLUTELY!

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #8 on:** August 27, 2015, 07:20:53 PM »

Quote from: Kev m on August 27, 2015, 07:19:14 PM

Or you could add tiger stripes...

Wonderful thing about Tigers, Tigers are wonderful things!

Actually I love that green... But I like that orange to.

Meh, have fun.

normzone · « **Reply #9 on:** August 27, 2015, 07:22:14 PM »

Yes, it was meant to be.

tarsky68 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 27, 2015, 07:22:46 PM »

Yea, I like the orange too, but it would be pretty cool to have one that is different...

Leaning that way at this point :)

SmithSwede · « **Reply #11 on:** August 27, 2015, 07:23:39 PM »

Knuckle down
Buckle down
Do it, do it, do it

canuguzzi · « **Reply #12 on:** August 27, 2015, 07:25:06 PM »

If you like green, who cares what anyone else thinks? They aren't going to ride it or live with it. Perfect opportunity to have your bike look like you want it to, no matter what the color.

Don't forget to post pictures after the repaint so we can vote it up or down.

Kev m · « **Reply #13 on:** August 27, 2015, 07:27:42 PM »

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on August 27, 2015, 07:20:53 PM

Wonderful thing about Tiggers, Tiggers are wonderful things

but FIXORED... And agreed...

tarsky68 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 27, 2015, 07:35:36 PM »

Quote from: Kiwi_Roy on August 27, 2015, 07:01:46 PM

I've got a better idea, I'll take it off your hands and give you my green V11 Sport

Haha, was worth a shot! I'll pass for now

rodekyll · « **Reply #15 on:** August 27, 2015, 07:49:07 PM »

This is one topic in which I agree with everyone.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 27, 2015, 08:21:29 PM »

Quote from: rodekyll on August 27, 2015, 07:49:07 PM

This is one topic in which I agree with everyone.

Yeah , we may have entered the Twilight Zone

We are gonna need pics , so hurry up

Dusty

Hymes Inc. · « **Reply #17 on:** August 27, 2015, 08:23:41 PM »

Quote from: Norge Pilot on August 27, 2015, 07:25:06 PM

If you like green, who cares what anyone else thinks? They aren't going to ride it or live with it. Perfect opportunity to have your bike look like you want it to, no matter what the color.

Don't forget to post pictures after the repaint so we can vote it up or down.

Agreed!

Yeahoo Whoyah · « **Reply #18 on:** August 27, 2015, 08:46:27 PM »

Ok Tarsky, the votes are in, just do it. Then post some pics!

Lannis · « **Reply #19 on:** August 27, 2015, 08:50:16 PM »

I think you should paint the bike in 1998 EV "Hot Dog and Mustard" colors.

One thing for sure, you'd never see another. And (just like the originals) it would become a much-desired collector's item.

Go for it!

Lannis

tarsky68 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 27, 2015, 08:51:11 PM »

Yea, I appreciate all the feedback. I'll be talking to the dealer soon. I'll post pics when she's done!

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #21 on:** August 27, 2015, 09:55:14 PM »

Quote from: Lannis on August 27, 2015, 08:50:16 PM

I think you should paint the bike in 1998 EV "Hot Dog and Mustard" colors.

AWESOME IDEA, still I favor the (lime?) green..

cwiseman · « **Reply #22 on:** August 27, 2015, 10:29:56 PM »

I see you've found your way to the forum, glad the shipper stepped up cause when she left my hands it's was perfect. By the way I just traded for a 2014 Stelvio in Green with 817 miles, it just doesn't have the loads of goodies your's came with.

You guys should see his Griso with Enduro tires, pretty neat looking. He's also a stand up guy to deal with.

tarsky68 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 28, 2015, 05:24:51 PM »

Thanks Craig,

Insurance adjuster looked at it yesterday...$838 in repairs. Fortunately it's all minor cosmetic stuff. Like you said, at least the guy is doing the right thing and taking responsibility.

Just waiting for final insurance approval, then taking it to local Guzzi dealer for repairs.

Offcamber1 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 28, 2015, 08:04:46 PM »

Quote from: tarsky68 on August 28, 2015, 05:24:51 PM

Insurance adjuster looked at it yesterday...$838 in repairs.

$838 is a lot of hotel rooms and gas. Put the $$$$ in your pocket and then put a (your choice: Agip, STP, NRA, Greenpeace, Koni, Magnetti Marelli, Thrush) sticker on the tank where the paint is messed up.

F650RIDER · « **Reply #25 on:** August 29, 2015, 02:06:07 AM »

Keep it stock and have the shipper pay you $ instead of a repaint. It's supposed to look like it's been offroad anyway.

LowRyter · « **Reply #26 on:** August 29, 2015, 08:37:23 AM »

1/4 size of a dime? Pocket the money and ride the bike.

It's only original once.

LongRanger · « **Reply #27 on:** August 29, 2015, 12:28:34 PM »

Your pretty green tank will someday get a stone chip, and then you'll be back to where you are now. Pocket the cash and enjoy the bike as it is.

tarsky68 · « **Reply #28 on:** August 29, 2015, 12:42:52 PM »

Dangit you guys! Now you have me all kinds of confused! LOL

Bill Hagan · « **Reply #29 on:** August 29, 2015, 02:45:58 PM »

Quote from: LowRyter on August 29, 2015, 08:37:23 AM

1/4 size of a dime? Pocket the money and ride the bike.

It's only original once.

Yup.

I'd do something as here:

Many more here:

http://tinyurl.com/Cover-Paint-Boo-Boo

OR ...

OTOH ...

Quote from: Lannis on August 27, 2015, 08:50:16 PM

I think you should paint the bike in 1998 EV "Hot Dog and Mustard" colors.

One thing for sure, you'd never see another. And (just like the originals) it would become a much-desired collector's item.

Go for it!

Lannis

Brilliant.

Seriously, do what calls you.

But do let us know ... and see.

Bill

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Author Topic: Should I do it???? (Read 6964 times)

tarsky68

oldbike54

tarsky68

canuguzzi

tarsky68

oldbike54

Hymes Inc.

tarsky68

tarsky68

Offcamber1

F650RIDER

LongRanger

tarsky68

Bill Hagan