Author Topic: Painting my Silver Norge - Colour Options to consider?? Suggestions welcomed... (Read 6595 times)

PJPR01 · « **on:** July 11, 2016, 11:06:00 AM »

After 7 years of ownership of my 2008 Silver Norge, I'm frankly bored with the Silver color...it's just too bland. Have been mulling over a couple of options - saw on here a fellow had painted a bike a beautiful Black Cherry (Le Mans perhaps) that looked amazing in the right sunshine...not too Reddish or Candyish if you know what I mean.

Considering even the recent California Blue as an option, and while the Stelvio blue is nice, it's a bit too "flat" for my taste - not enough depth to the paint. There was a nice Bluezzi at John Day as well...maybe a bit lighter shade. Curious what other standard Guzzi colours might look good on a 2008 Norge - throw me some options fellas - I don't want an existing Norge color (no sand, white, red or Mahogany)!

Of course...this means I'll have to repaint my panniers and remove all the stickers from places I've visited...but that's a small price to pay...

Daniel Kalal · « **Reply #1 on:** July 11, 2016, 11:14:55 AM »

the paint scheme of the racing Guzzi V8 has often been used: primer green with white circles for the numbers along with a brown suede seat. Both the Le Mans and Griso were offered that way by the factory, perhaps there were others. PhotoShop is your friend to try these things...

Doppelgaenger · « **Reply #2 on:** July 11, 2016, 11:34:29 AM »

If you wait a bit until they figure out the marketing and licensing, there is a brand new color of blue that just got discovered. But, it's not going to be available for at least 6 months.

http://elitedaily.com/news/scientists-discovered-new-color-absolutely-gorgeous/1535713/

I'm totally serious when I say this... but go look at or buy the biggest pack of Crayola crayons to give yourself an idea of what you want.

Other shades of blue:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shades_of_blue

I rather like the Egyptian Blue

oldbike54 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 11, 2016, 11:42:57 AM »

More stickers Paul

Dusty

Idontwantapickle · « **Reply #4 on:** July 11, 2016, 11:46:25 AM »

I think the Norge, with all its angles and curves, might look good with color changing or prismatic paint. We had a Buick that looked blue or green depending on the angle.
Could be fun, different combinations like red orange, silver black, blue yellow.
Hunter

PJPR01 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 11, 2016, 11:56:42 AM »

Quote from: Daniel Kalal on July 11, 2016, 11:14:55 AM

the paint scheme of the racing Guzzi V8 has often been used: primer green with white circles for the numbers along with a brown suede seat. Both the Le Mans and Griso were offered that way by the factory, perhaps there were others. PhotoShop is your friend to try these things...

Thanks Daniel...very provocative in a good way...and I have a tan Corbin...that might be as unique as it gets! Thanks for the ideas!

PJPR01 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 11, 2016, 11:58:07 AM »

Quote from: Doppelgaenger on July 11, 2016, 11:34:29 AM

If you wait a bit until they figure out the marketing and licensing, there is a brand new color of blue that just got discovered. But, it's not going to be available for at least 6 months.

http://elitedaily.com/news/scientists-discovered-new-color-absolutely-gorgeous/1535713/

I'm totally serious when I say this... but go look at or buy the biggest pack of Crayola crayons to give yourself an idea of what you want.

Other shades of blue:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shades_of_blue

Doppel...I have a serious weakness for blue...3 cars in different shades of blue...Egyptian is beautiful, the newly discovered one is a stunner too! Nice options...thank you!
I rather like the Egyptian Blue

PJPR01 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 11, 2016, 11:58:55 AM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on July 11, 2016, 11:42:57 AM

More stickers Paul

Dusty

No doubt about that!! Many more years of adventures still to be had...that means more stickers, magnets, pins and other collectibles!! :)

PJPR01 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 11, 2016, 12:00:59 PM »

Quote from: Idontwantapickle on July 11, 2016, 11:46:25 AM

I think the Norge, with all its angles and curves, might look good with color changing or prismatic paint. We had a Buick that looked blue or green depending on the angle.
Could be fun, different combinations like red orange, silver black, blue yellow.
Hunter

Very true indeed!! Maybe even a "disappearing" paint to make it invisible - a "cloaked" Norge when riding in a spirited fashion!!

oldbike54 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 11, 2016, 12:09:53 PM »

Paul , honestly the only time I ever notice the color of a motorbike is when parked . Kind of like chrome , a different color won't make it faster or more comfortable .

AND , here is the other option , since that thing is getting tired , give it to a good friend (hint) and buy a new(er) Norge in a more preferable color

Dusty

cloudbase · « **Reply #10 on:** July 11, 2016, 12:34:18 PM »

Several years ago at the Texas Guzzi rally one of the attendees had a Norge in a beautiful two-tone red and silver scheme. It was absolutely stunning. Haven't seen it around for a while, though. Maybe Beaver or Tex might have a picture of it in their archives.

PJPR01 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 11, 2016, 01:08:16 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on July 11, 2016, 12:09:53 PM

Paul , honestly the only time I ever notice the color of a motorbike is when parked . Kind of like chrome , a different color won't make it faster or more comfortable .

AND , here is the other option , since that thing is getting tired , give it to a good friend (hint) and buy a new(er) Norge in a more preferable color

Dusty

All true - but I love the bike and plan to keep it for a long time and it's well broken in with the custom mods I have done so far, so I just want to freshen up the aesthetics a bit...sort of like a new set of clothes. Not really ready to start fresh just yet with a new bike all over again! Are you saying that you would go from a Jackal to a Norge?? Maybe I should keep those Helibars after all I'm trying to sell!

oldbike54 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 11, 2016, 01:26:13 PM »

Quote from: PJPR01 on July 11, 2016, 01:08:16 PM

All true - but I love the bike and plan to keep it for a long time and it's well broken in with the custom mods I have done so far, so I just want to freshen up the aesthetics a bit...sort of like a new set of clothes. Not really ready to start fresh just yet with a new bike all over again! Are you saying that you would go from a Jackal to a Norge?? Maybe I should keep those Helibars after all I'm trying to sell!

Well... maybe , being free and all

Dusty

twowings · « **Reply #13 on:** July 11, 2016, 02:40:14 PM »

2010 Mazdaspeed 3 Celestial Blue Mica....

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #14 on:** July 11, 2016, 02:43:56 PM »

I like the nor-Gay on white myself, looks like the

:copcar:fuzz

Maybe a little pearl to jazz it up a little

oldbike54 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 11, 2016, 02:57:41 PM »

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on July 11, 2016, 02:43:56 PM

I like the nor-Gay on white myself, looks like the :copcar:fuzz

Maybe a little pearl to jazz it up a little

A little baby Janis ????

Dusty

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #16 on:** July 11, 2016, 03:56:50 PM »

keep some of the silver with overlays of HiViz yellow maybe with an orange or dark blue pin stripe around it..

Nick · « **Reply #17 on:** July 11, 2016, 04:02:26 PM »

Someone did this to my bike years ago.

I think it may have been Carl Allison

twowings · « **Reply #18 on:** July 11, 2016, 04:16:36 PM »

Hmmm...that yellow has possibilities!

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #19 on:** July 11, 2016, 05:19:35 PM »

Quote from: twowings on July 11, 2016, 04:16:36 PM

Hmmm...that yellow has possibilities!

Yellow = good!

Idontwantapickle · « **Reply #20 on:** July 11, 2016, 05:23:53 PM »

Quote from: twowings on July 11, 2016, 04:16:36 PM

Hmmm...that yellow has possibilities!

Whoa Nellie!! That yellow is the HEAT! No one could claim they didn't see you.

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #21 on:** July 11, 2016, 06:24:17 PM »

I'm liking the yellow too, although I was going with the other suggestion of the flip flop paint. Flip flop is probably more costly.

John Henry

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #22 on:** July 11, 2016, 07:59:37 PM »

What is flip flop paint?

nc43bsa · « **Reply #23 on:** July 11, 2016, 08:05:48 PM »

I think 2015 Ford F150 Ruby Red Metallic would look good.

PJPR01 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 11, 2016, 08:06:20 PM »

Very cool...yellow is bright!!

Hhhmm...I will have to see how to do photoshop and try out color combos now...thanks guys...lots of great suggestions!

PJPR01 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 11, 2016, 08:08:47 PM »

Quote from: nc43bsa on July 11, 2016, 08:05:48 PM

I think 2015 Ford F150 Ruby Red Metallic would look good.

Along those lines and darker is what I was thinking of Black Cherry... :) Something like below perhaps?

https://www.google.com/search?q=2015+Ford+F150+Ruby+Red+Metallic&biw=1684&bih=794&tbm=isch&imgil=09ZPp17mIpThAM%253A%253BRqJFojaxmy6vnM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fgtcarlot.com%25252Fcar%25252F100208076&source=iu&pf=m&fir=09ZPp17mIpThAM%253A%252CRqJFojaxmy6vnM%252C_&usg=__kKZihMnw2KlSgaMRSAeV2IT-vis%3D&dpr=0.95&ved=0ahUKEwi3kLKY3uzNAhXGNiYKHWQSBD4QyjcIMw&ei=uEKEV7fUAcbtmAHkpJDwAw#tbm=isch&q=2015+Ford+Black+Cherry&imgrc=9gLboH8doHXzyM%3A

Nick · « **Reply #26 on:** July 11, 2016, 08:17:02 PM »

Jim Rich · « **Reply #27 on:** July 11, 2016, 08:38:15 PM »

That cherry Norge always stops me in my tracks.

What about something like the green Centuros with white racing stripe?

Cam3512 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 11, 2016, 08:44:05 PM »

Tri color ala Coppa Italia?

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #29 on:** July 11, 2016, 08:53:22 PM »

there is an official Guzzi burgundy type color

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