I thought I'd start something

**Edbear** · 5th October 2012, 16:47

motorcycle related...

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?

**Gremlin** · 5th October 2012, 16:59

Originally Posted by Edbear

... 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

Originally Posted by 98tls

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 ... ???

**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

Originally Posted by Edbear

motorcycle related...

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" ...

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

**rossirep** · 5th October 2012, 18:10

Originally Posted by 98tls

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

Originally Posted by Edbear

motorcycle related...

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

Originally Posted by FJRider

Change is just Different" ...

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

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

**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

Originally Posted by scumdog

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

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

**Edbear** · 5th October 2012, 19:00

Originally Posted by neels

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

Hee hee!

Originally Posted by FJRider

Change is just Different" ...

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

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!

Originally Posted by Subike

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.

Originally Posted by Subike

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

Originally Posted by Edbear

motorcycle related...

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

Originally Posted by FJRider

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.