Best resale?

[NinjaNanna]

What do you think would fetch the best resale if I sold the bike sometime down the track?

The Kolorinn Kustoms (http://www.kolorinnkustoms.co.nz/?page_id=405)Candy ghost flames paint scheme (I've had a quote and am happy with the cost)
or
Green retro

Can't decide for myself which I like the best so thought I'd take into account resale value and see if that swings me one way or another.

[NinjaNanna]

could a mod please fix the poll question for this dumb arse.

It should read "most resale appeal"

[Spazman727]

If it were me buying it I would prefer the Retro Green, but that's just me, I'm not an expert.

[NinjaNanna]

If it were me buying it I would prefer the Retro Green, but that's just me, I'm not an expert.

Maybe not an expert but you are riding a similar vintage bike so your opinion counts even more so.

[Subike]

Retro Green will attract more buyers,
Candy ghost will attract the questions " why the repaint, when was it dropped, has it been thrashed"

Manufactures spend a lot of money and time deciding what colour scheme suits their machine for the year it is sold new.
A new fresh colour on an older style bike, might look awesome to a few, but will not appeal to the many.

The retro green will allow the bike to be representative of itself in almost any biker company

the Candy ghost just puts it into the custom "one of" special group,

Both paint jobs are great, both make the bike look good.

But the question? I want to attract a buyer,

My money would be on the Retro Green

[White trash]

Why the fuck would you put Sportster tins on a ZR750?

[NinjaNanna]

Why the fuck would you put Sportster tins on a ZR750?

Fucked if I know? Why would I ?

Question was about paint schemes? Pictures of the ghost flames are another job that Kolorinn did and something I'm considering having replicated on my red ZR750.

The green ZR is actually a beautifully restored bike in the UK, exceptional job he did with little expense spared.

[Brian d marge]

stock is best . ...or the questions tend to arise ...as has been noted before

Stephen

[sil3nt]

Flames look stupid.


A little surprised you are even considering it.

For resale value there is no question that the green would be better.

[NinjaNanna]

Flames look stupid..

Normally I agree I don't like bold flames - but the ghost flames are so subtle they appealed to me.

[Zamiam]

Retro green - flames on a classic style bike like this would look gay. Have you thought about trading it on a Honda? :yes:

[NinjaNanna]

Retro green - flames on a classic style bike like this would look gay. Have you thought about trading it on a Honda? :yes:

I have you know, I'm a reformed Honda rider, I did swing that way for a while but didn't really like it.

And what's up with you - a HD rider that doesn't like flames - I bet you claim not to like tassels either - never did I think I'd see the day.

Seriously though people are only confirming my own reservations about the flames - so its great to get a reality check.

So what do people think of this one, it's a modern redo of the 1100 Zephyr (http://www.bikeexif.com/kawasaki-zephyr)but I like the colour of it too.

[NinjaNanna]

Biggest problem with retro is if the shading and balance of stripes etc isn't 100% it looks shithouse as well - I guess you really need to trust the guy with the spray gun in his hand.

[Zamiam]

I have you know, I'm a reformed Honda rider, I did swing that way for a while but didn't really like it.

And what's up with you - a HD rider that doesn't like flames - I bet you claim not to like tassels either - never did I think I'd see the day.

So then you decided to swing back so you got a Kawasaki?

No tassels on my bike but i have got tribal pattern mirrors and flame stitching on my seat so I'm almost a stereotypical middle aged Harley rider

[Ender EnZed]

I fucking hate anything with flames on it. They're only subtle enough if I can't see them at all.

A good respray in original colours will make the whole bike look like it's in better condition, flames will make it look like it's been a project after being crashed/left outside to rot. That said, a '92 ZR750 isn't worth big money to start with anyway so if you're going to be keeping it a couple more years you may as well do what you like best. The loss in value won't be too significant compared to running costs for 20-30000km.

[akkadian]

Go with the red flames. Will make it heaps faster than a green one while you're waiting to resell... ;)

[Voltaire]

Original always has wider appeal, I like as original as possible. Looking at TM you can get one for $2500 so resale is not really an issue. Currently there is a surplus of bikes for sale, thanks in part to the road costs, I've got a well priced Thruxton on there and no bites at all.....might keep it and customize it....thats the beauty of bikes at the bottom of their life curve.

[98tls]

So what do people think of this one, it's a modern redo of the 1100 Zephyr (http://www.bikeexif.com/kawasaki-zephyr)but I like the colour of it too.

Very nice indeed that,as the author said i would rather write a cheque for that than much of the latest n greatest.Very tasty.

[R6_kid]

Whats the state of the bike at the moment? If it's not totally shit then you might find that you're actually better off leaving it alone when you account for the cost of painting vs its affect on resale down the track. There are umpteen other factors that will affect the resale, but then it's not exactly a bike thats in high demand is it?

If you have to repaint then keep it as close to standard as possible. Or go for the cheapest single colour option in the most popular colours - red or black.

At the end of the day what is the point in fretting over a $1-2k paint job when the difference in resale price is going to be a matter of a few hundred $$$. Get what you like best if you're gonna hold on to it.

[jasonu]

could a mod please fix the poll question for this dumb arse.

It should read "most resale appeal"

and add the 3rd voteing option 'Who fucking cares'

[Rhys]

I like the red but would be more likely buy the green. Go figure :weird:

[Spazman727]

I have you know, I'm a reformed Honda rider, I did swing that way for a while but didn't really like it.

And what's up with you - a HD rider that doesn't like flames - I bet you claim not to like tassels either - never did I think I'd see the day.

Seriously though people are only confirming my own reservations about the flames - so its great to get a reality check.

So what do people think of this one, it's a modern redo of the 1100 Zephyr (http://www.bikeexif.com/kawasaki-zephyr)but I like the colour of it too.

I have a Honda you can trade it for if you want?

[caspernz]

I have a Honda you can trade it for if you want?

What's the bet it's only Honda pilots who voted for the flamejob?

[Road kill]

I like the retro Green.
I don't think the flames work on "that" particular bike.
I owned a ZR750 myself an they simply are not a "flames" kind of bike.
No matter what flames represent to you,the ZR is just not it.

[Fast Eddie]

retro green better.. going for original schemes is always going to help resale..

u do a custom job and ur only doing it to your tastes, everyones taste is different and ull be hard pressed to find someone that wants that model bike in that paint job just like u did..

if ur planning to resell or sell later, keep it as original as possible.. can't go wrong eh, I wouldn't buy a bike if it didnt have original paint scheme, from classic bike to jap plastic, gotta be original and unmolested so I can molest it meself

[NinjaNanna]

Thanks everyone

Cheers
NN