I thought I'd start something [Archive]

Edbear

5th October 2012, 16:47

Gremlin

5th October 2012, 16:59

... I wondered how many thought that manufacturers of some models had colour schemes that you would never consider altering?
I'm pretty sure all the mud and dirt just jumps up and alters my colour scheme whether I want it to or not :(

98tls

5th October 2012, 17:35

Yep that is nice ED.In the case of my old TLS factory paint,its so orrible ive actually come to love it,certainly dont have any problem finding it amongst a crowd of bikes.

FJRider

5th October 2012, 17:40

Yep that is nice ED.In the case of my old TLS factory paint,its so orrible ive actually come to love it,certainly dont have any problem finding it amongst a crowd of bikes.

But are you allowed to ride it ... legally yet ... ??? :shifty:

neels

5th October 2012, 17:48

I'm just surprised Edbear started a thread that's actually motorcycle related.

FJRider

5th October 2012, 17:51

motorcycle related... :scooter:

I was browsing through my library of pictures and came across my Bro-in-Law's Anniversary Heritage Softail. The paint is gorgeous and it occurred to me that some recent OE paint schemes are really, very good. I love the new Lambretta scooters for example and I wondered how many thought that manufacturers of some models had colour schemes that you would never consider altering?

Change is just Different" ... :shifty:

Some things just can't be "Improved" ... :innocent:

rossirep

5th October 2012, 18:10

Yep that is nice ED.In the case of my old TLS factory paint,its so orrible ive actually come to love it,certainly dont have any problem finding it amongst a crowd of bikes.

kinda cool colour... ;-)

but fucking ugly pipes..

Subike

5th October 2012, 18:31

motorcycle related... :scooter:

I was browsing through my library of pictures and came across my Bro-in-Law's Anniversary Heritage Softail. The paint is gorgeous and it occurred to me that some recent OE paint schemes are really, very good. I love the new Lambretta scooters for example and I wondered how many thought that manufacturers of some models had colour schemes that you would never consider altering?

Is that a 1987 75th anniversary model, done in burgundy and slate with gold pin striping?
If it is , it is the same paint job I had on my 1987 1100 Evo Sportster, beautiful combinations of colours that suited the style of the bike really well

scumdog

5th October 2012, 18:34

Change is just Different" ... :shifty:

Some things just can't be "Improved" ... :innocent:

Yes they can - be putting my T-Sport in place of that old shitta:shutup::laugh:

Subike

5th October 2012, 18:35

I have to add my own factory paint job, that I will not change, as think it suits the bike so well,
1979 SX1100 Yamaha std, European model.
Very similar to the same year triumphs

FJRider

5th October 2012, 18:40

Yes they can - be putting my T-Sport in place of that old shitta:shutup::laugh:

Feel free ... it is a public road ... :killingme

Edbear

5th October 2012, 19:00

I'm just surprised Edbear started a thread that's actually motorcycle related.

Hee hee! :shifty:

Change is just Different" ... :shifty:

Some things just can't be "Improved" ... :innocent:

I loved the FJ colours as many bikes from the late '60's through to the early '80's had great paint schemes. Absolutely classic!

Is that a 1987 75th anniversary model, done in burgundy and slate with gold pin striping?
If it is , it is the same paint job I had on my 1987 1100 Evo Sportster, beautiful combinations of colours that suited the style of the bike really well

I will have to check now, I thought it was later than that but my memory is all fudge.

I have to add my own factory paint job, that I will not change, as think it suits the bike so well,
1979 SX1100 Yamaha std, European model.
Very similar to the same year triumphs

The 750 and 1100 XS range was a good one for paint schemes. I had a 750 Special and loved the style as well as the paint.

FJRider

5th October 2012, 19:12

motorcycle related... :scooter:

I was browsing through my library of pictures and came across my Bro-in-Law's Anniversary Heritage Softail. The paint is gorgeous and it occurred to me that some recent OE paint schemes are really, very good. I love the new Lambretta scooters for example and I wondered how many thought that manufacturers of some models had colour schemes that you would never consider altering?

People go to great length in many restorations ... to redo the original paint scheme ... even to the extent of recreating the original paint recipe ....

Quite funny really ...

Edbear

5th October 2012, 19:23

People go to great length in many restorations ... to redo the original paint scheme ... even to the extent of recreating the original paint recipe ....

Quite funny really ...

There are some great modern classic schemes too. I think the Panigale (sp?) is beautiful.

ducatilover

5th October 2012, 19:30

Any red Ducati
Anything by MV Agusta
Or this...
http://www.avforums.com/forums/attachments/motoring/34046d1153306500-official-avforums-bike-showroom-56k-warning-1994-zrx400.jpg
http://www.bikervoodoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/racer0305051.jpg
^ Pure sex
Then this
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Triton_Norton-Triumph_motorcycle_with_polished_frame_and_tank.jp g/800px-Triton_Norton-Triumph_motorcycle_with_polished_frame_and_tank.jp g Yup, my favourite paint is a complete lack of it:laugh:

FJRider

5th October 2012, 19:33

There are some great modern classic schemes too. I think the Panigale (sp?) is beautiful.

People are paid a great deal of money to achieve the "Classic Paint Scheme" for that particular model ... whatever "That" model is ...

The paint scheme is almost always mentioned in any new model review ... a bad mention CAN affect sales ...

ducatilover

5th October 2012, 19:34

People are paid a great deal of money to achieve the "Classic Paint Scheme" for that particular model ... whatever "That" model is ...

The paint scheme is almost always mentioned in any new model review ... a bad mention CAN affect sales ...

Like those disgusting yellow/black R1s from 05 or 06 I think? Yucky looking, just wanky

FJRider

5th October 2012, 19:37

I'm glad I never bought one then .... :innocent:

Hitcher

5th October 2012, 19:39

I'm pleased that somebody else posted the ZRX1200R photo, although I think that the colour scheme on my one (a 2002 A2) was better than that.

ellipsis

5th October 2012, 19:46

...cant go past the original at times...can anyone identify the tank that sports the attire...

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac85/motorcycle-mania/VELOCETTE.jpg

ducatilover

5th October 2012, 19:50

I'm pleased that somebody else posted the ZRX1200R photo, although I think that the colour scheme on my one (a 2002 A2) was better than that.

It's a ZRX400 :shifty: but don't tell anyone that I'm madly in love with them.
I do think the ZRX were the best (and only decent effort) retro muscle bike the Japanese have done.

I'm off to dream world to look at bikes I cannot afford

Edbear

5th October 2012, 19:52

People are paid a great deal of money to achieve the "Classic Paint Scheme" for that particular model ... whatever "That" model is ...

The paint scheme is almost always mentioned in any new model review ... a bad mention CAN affect sales ...

Some are really showing flair which is not normally expected. The likes of the current crop of sports bikes are trying to retain a continuity for brand image but outside that we are seeing more daring in both style and colour.

I love the late '60's Honda's and almost everything from the '70's.

White trash

5th October 2012, 20:05

Is that a 1987 75th anniversary model, done in burgundy and slate with gold pin striping?
If it is , it is the same paint job I had on my 1987 1100 Evo Sportster, beautiful combinations of colours that suited the style of the bike really well

I will have to check now, I thought it was later than that but my memory is all fudge.

It is later than that. It's post 2000 as it's a 1450 but I reckon it's pre 2006 as it's still a 5 speed. Therefore, if it's an anniversary bike it can only be a 2003 and while very nice colours, this isn't an anniversary specific paint scheme if I'm correct in my model year.

Road kill

5th October 2012, 20:49

...cant go past the original at times...can anyone identify the tank that sports the attire...

Mach 3,,,,,

Road kill

5th October 2012, 20:51

Never needed or wanted to change a paint job.

Just buy em' in Red or Black an life is good.

ellipsis

5th October 2012, 21:16

Mach 3,,,,,

...dont call us...we'll call you...

Subike

5th October 2012, 21:25

Took a while but this is what I had,
1987XL1100, same Burgundy and slate paint as the first post.
Wish I still had her...

ducatilover

5th October 2012, 21:28

http://vfrworld.com/photos/data/500/vfr800rwb1000.JPG

Edbear

6th October 2012, 11:04

It is later than that. It's post 2000 as it's a 1450 but I reckon it's pre 2006 as it's still a 5 speed. Therefore, if it's an anniversary bike it can only be a 2003 and while very nice colours, this isn't an anniversary specific paint scheme if I'm correct in my model year.

I think you are right. It is all original and the paint hasn't been changed though.

HenryDorsetCase

6th October 2012, 11:10

motorcycle related... :scooter:

I was browsing through my library of pictures and came across my Bro-in-Law's Anniversary Heritage Softail. The paint is gorgeous and it occurred to me that some recent OE paint schemes are really, very good. I love the new Lambretta scooters for example and I wondered how many thought that manufacturers of some models had colour schemes that you would never consider altering?

the paint on two bikes I saw yesterday: The green metalflake on the HD 72, and the purple and white bonneville A2 I sat on yesterday. I am very conflicted because I would like one of each thanks.

HenryDorsetCase

6th October 2012, 11:12

Some are really showing flair which is not normally expected. The likes of the current crop of sports bikes are trying to retain a continuity for brand image but outside that we are seeing more daring in both style and colour.

I love the late '60's Honda's and almost everything from the '70's.

there's a Triumph colour caled "Jacaranda" from the late 60's which is gorgeous. Think about car colours of that time: they've come around a gain too.

Edbear

6th October 2012, 11:13

the paint on two bikes I saw yesterday: The green metalflake on the HD 72, and the purple and white bonneville A2 I sat on yesterday. I am very conflicted because I would like one of each thanks.

I wouldn't want to see you suffer conflict. I say buy both and be happily conflict free... :shifty:

jellywrestler

6th October 2012, 11:48

tis a little bit tatty but somehow I can't bring myself to repaint her...

Edbear

6th October 2012, 12:08

tis a little bit tatty but somehow I can't bring myself to repaint her...

You own this????!!!! :gob:

JMemonic

6th October 2012, 12:56

tis a little bit tatty but somehow I can't bring myself to repaint her...

I got sent a link the other day for a youtube clip on Jay Leno's Garage for the police special, what a nice machine.

The link in case anyone wants to see it (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkd9QS3yGl0&feature=plcp)

And on to topic that paint job suits the bike.