Well I love the flat black, but I'm thinking it's time for a little color for a while. I've been thinking about it for a while, but I don't really know how to paint. I came home with $140 worth of paint the other day, so I guess I need to try it out some time. I really like that cream and green Texaco bobber that was posted here a while ago so I got some cream colored paint but got some maroon for the other color.

I did my semi annual washing today, and as soon as the bike was clean I got my daughters sidewalk chalk out and started drawing on the side of the tins to get some ideas....

Design 1:
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/663/medium/scallop_1a.jpg
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/663/medium/scallop_1b.jpg

Design 2:
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/663/medium/scallop_2a.jpg
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/663/medium/scallop_2b.jpg
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/663/medium/scallop_rear.jpg

Design 3:
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/663/medium/883_tongue.jpg

I think I'm leaning toward a mix of design 2 & 3 :D

The cream would be where the black is and the maroon where the chalk is.

I would love to hear comments.... please.

Gazza

[QUOTE=Gary]Well I love the flat black, but I'm thinking it's time for a little color for a while. I've been thinking about it for a while, but I don't really know how to paint. I came home with $140 worth of paint the other day, so I guess I need to try it out some time. I really like that cream and green Texaco bobber that was posted here a while ago so I got some cream colored paint but got some maroon for the other color.

Hello,
Have ya got any ideas for your front fender?Also you may want to choose a color to outline your design in.It will leave a cleaner edge and a complimentary color will make both colors pop.I have hot pink flames that are pinstriped in a bright blue to stand out on the black and make the pink appear brighter.See,http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f227/bsporty/DSCN0248.jpg

I like blue, yellow and orange/red flames on black. Kind of a transition of colors in the flames.

Honda had cream on green on their Shadow 750's that looked good, kind of retro and pretty cool. I've got the cream on red 1200R, looks pretty cool to me.

I dont think Gary is the hot pink flames kind of guy LOL. I would like to take a number 2 on your tank. Errrrr I mean I like the design on number 2. # 3 is a good idea too.

I think it would look great. you should think about what color you would use to pinstripe around the maroon.

What's wrong with you!:doh

Get a seat first !:banana

:p

:frownthre

HAHAHAHAAAHAAAHAAAHAAA!

S/F
T.G.:tour

I dont think Gary is the hot pink flames kind of guy LOL. I would like to take a number 2 on your tank. Errrrr I mean I like the design on number 2. # 3 is a good idea too.
i hope there are no hot pink kind of guys riding harleys.just trying to help.

What's wrong with you!:doh

Get a seat first !:banana

:p

:frownthre

HAHAHAHAAAHAAAHAAAHAAA!

S/F
T.G.:tour


:roflblack :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack

I dont think Gary is the hot pink flames kind of guy LOL. I would like to take a number 2 on your tank. Errrrr I mean I like the design on number 2. # 3 is a good idea too.

we had a guy taking #2's in people's rooms in college, during parties. We called him "The Mad Shitter!" LMAO!!!

A guy finally caught this jerkwad and wanted to kill him.

And now back to our thread... What about Buddy Guy Polka Dots on black? :banagui

keep the flat black
mask up around the area you want to paint
get out a rotary tool (dremmel) grind down the paint to bare metal
and clear coat it straight away
metal flames on flat black.

cheers
crackers

I'm not really a flame kinda person. I agree that I should stripe between the two colors, but I'm not even sure that I can paint them yet.

I know I need a seat. I'm surprised no one noticed my mufflers are missing too. They got a fresh coat of paint today after sanding the rust that built up over the winter.

The polka dots on black brings back memories of the early 80's when I was playing bass for a bar glam metal band. I had black spandex paints with white polka dots. I posted a picture here once but Bonru said I looked like a fag. Hey maybe the pink flames would work :(

Gazza

Okay as long as I opened my mouth... here's a picture of me from 1984 with polka dots on black spandex trousers.

http://home.twcny.rr.com/embedded/pictures/small_damon4.jpg



Yea I know... look like a fag... but it was the 80's and actually did pretty good with the girls with three foot high hair after those gigs.

Gazza

Okay as long as I opened my mouth... here's a picture of me from 1984 with polka dots on black spandex trousers.

http://home.twcny.rr.com/embedded/pictures/small_damon4.jpg

Gazza

You Rock DuDe!! :banagui

I'm not really a flame kinda person. I agree that I should stripe between the two colors, but I'm not even sure that I can paint them yet.
i mean i would have the flames
you have the scallops in metal silver

cheers
crackers

I think the scallops in design 2 are the better option. Your intended colour scheme sounds good. I remeber the green and cream shadow 750's they looked really nice. I'm sure I saw a Covington Speedster bobber with a retro looking green paint job recently.

I would do 2and 3 if i was you. They look cool and in a satin green / maroon, it would be kick ass.

DESIGN #2 all the way...you have some seriously cool things going on in the cam cover to chain cover area...is that standard Buell stuff? I am outta the loop on them but brake master hanging in space is outragious too...fork boots, etc.

Stock cam cover trimmed away the fluff (http://www.xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=24842&highlight=chopped+cover).
Sprocket cover is from crossroads performance (http://www.crossroadsperformance.com/).

Gazza

I put the maroon down today... I also got my new fangled gas guage added to the tank.

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/676/tank_01.jpg

Gazza

I put the maroon down today... I also got my new fangled gas guage added to the tank.

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/676/tank_01.jpg

Gazza


all you need now are polka dots:roflblack :roflblack :roflblack FAG:roflblack :roflblack :roflblack
just kidding, looks good

I got the cream on the tank this morning. The red is a little more wedgy (thick on the top) than I originally wanted, but after cussing at the tape and the mosquitos last night thats good enough!

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/676/tank_02.jpg

Gazza

Looks great.

Classic lines & color combo.

Can you wet sand the wedgy out? Clear coat to follow?

Aaaaaaaaaah 1984... would love to go there again if I was guaranteed to survive my stupidy (again)

I got the tank done and mounted. No new leaks... well after I tightened the petcock all the way at least :o

You can't really tell from these pics, but I also modified the front mount so that it's about 2" higher. The quick bob mount had the tank so low that you could barely see the rocker boxes. Now it's back to some open air space in the front again :D

I'll tackle the fender the next time the weather man says we're going to have rain for a week again... which sounds like it might be Wednesday :( :D

I'm real happy with the way it came out for the first time using real paint. Not all of the scallops are even and there are a few tiny little yucks in the clear (you can see one in the 2nd to last pic here), but overall I'm surprised how well it worked out and how easy it was. Thanks for all the tips from our buddy Mr Jimi !!!!!

Here's some pics for your viewing pleasure...

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/676/tank_03.jpg

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/672/sissy_bar_02.jpg

And the fancy hi-tech gas guage... .that doesn't work after dark...

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/676/tank_04.jpg

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/670/coil_bracket_09.jpg

Gazza

I like it! Good colors and it looks like you did a great job too!
Love the pants... and mascara... :roflblack :laugh :roflblack

sharp man, real sharp.

Looks real good, its easy to paint, its hard to get it right and you have both.
Good looking
:tour

Oh you know what else I learned tonight with the new buffer I bought...

If you put too much cutting or polishing goop on the pad you can cover everything in the barn within a ten foot radius real fast... especially your stomach :D

Gazza

Came out nice Gary. Wait until you start cleaning up the buffing compound from your engine. Your going to wonder how it got in all those spots.

Great looking job Gary!! I like it...I've got to learn to paint one of these days...everytime I see a thread like this it inspires me to learn!

And the fancy hi-tech gas guage... .that doesn't work after dark...
HEY! at least you have a gas guage!!! ;)

Great looking scoot, its comeing along great

Looking good now but when you do the fender or fenders i think it will bring out the paint even more so. Maybe even the sidecovers too. What kind of tube did you use for your sight glass? It looks good too.

Good for you, Gazza....

Glad to see you reachin past the "black thang" :laugh

Looks real nice to me, and, when you paint it yourself, well, there's a little more of YOU invested in it.

Good for you, Gazza....

Glad to see you reachin past the "black thang" :laughThe flat black was always gonna be temporary anyway. I didn't want to hire a painter and it seemed like the easiest thing to do while I built up the nerve and bought the tools to paint it proper. I liked the flat black a lot at first, but it just seemed too depressing lately.

That doesn't mean I'm gonna get all crazy and start putting any new chrome on it though :roflblack

Gazza

Looking good now but when you do the fender or fenders i think it will bring out the paint even more so. Maybe even the sidecovers too. What kind of tube did you use for your sight glass? It looks good too.I think the fenders will help too. I took the rear off and started getting it ready tonight. I might leave the front flat black though. I really hate the front fender and would leave it off it it didn't rain every other day here. I'm lazy though and 4 bolts is too much work so I want to get it down to one bolt or a pin. I'm thinking I might drill the rivets out of the front fender so the bracket comes off, then weld a bolt up through the top of that and mount it permenant to the forks, then use a wing nut to hold the fender on. Faster to put it on or off that way :D

The tube is just the PVC (or something I don't remember) from the hardware store that the sign said was okay for gas. I'm not sure if it really will be okay yet though. It softened up and stretched when I had gas in it for a day and I've already shortened it by a bit to take up the slack. I'm keeping my eye on it. There was a milky white plastic there too that would work which I might have to change to if this doesn't look like it's going to stay stable :dunno If worse comes to worse I'll fill the holes with JB Weld and tie a racoon tail to the elbows :D

Gazza

I finished painting the rest of the pieces, clear coat tomorrow if the weather behaves or Sunday if not.

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/676/pieces_01.jpg

Gazza

Gary,
The paints looking great!! My hats off to you for having the nerve to try the painting by yourself!!! The color combo looks good. I see a Photo of the Week in your future. Good Job Gazza!!!!:clap :clap :clap

Done.... for now :D

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/676/done_02.jpg

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/676/done_01.jpg

Gazza

You've ruined your bike and I have added you to my "ignore" list, never to be heard from again!








Actually, I think it's looking badass. I've always like the whitewalls on your bike. The color and scheme are really nice, and I like the detachable, DOT approved sissybar.

--Chris

I can't believe the difference. Looks like a completely different bike. Well, it has a couple times since I first saw it. Can't wait for next year now! :)
Looks great Gazza!

I want an aircleaner insert like that one!

I want an aircleaner insert like that one!I just happened to find that in my junk box when I was looking for something else. It's the insert that came with the SE air cleaner. It was brushed aluminum with a screaming eagle logo painted on it... so I figured WTF lets paint this too. I need some longer bolts to put it on though, didn't think there would be that much of a difference.

Gazza

bike looks great gary! btw, whats with the sissy bar on a solo seat? i dont get that look but i see alot of people have them.

edit: i like that fuel level thing also. never seen one like that before.

Gary,the bike looks great.Does not look like the same bike.The color combo is right on.Maybe I'll see you out and about this week-end .

whats with the sissy bar on a solo seat? i dont get that look but i see alot of people have them.It helps wake me up on the commute. I've noticed a little extra zap between my hands and control housings since it's been on when I drive under the 345kV lines.

Gazza

It helps wake me up on the commute. I've noticed a little extra zap between my hands and control housings since it's been on when I drive under the 345kV lines.

Gazza


:wonderlan zapped

just wondering cause i see alot of riders in my area have them, i just never questioned them.i guess you could strap alot more stuff to your rack.

Well it started out that I couldn't attach the rack anymore after I put the new taillight on. The rack needed to be cut up in the back and lifted in the center to fit around the light.... so I just used a real long piece to bridge the light.

Gazza

Well it started out that I couldn't attach the rack anymore after I put the new taillight on. The rack needed to be cut up in the back and lifted in the center to fit around the light.... so I just used a real long piece to bridge the light.

Gazza

so its not a sissy bar, just a bridge:roflblack :roflblack :roflblack

so its not a sissy bar, just a bridge:roflblack :roflblack :roflblack
Exactly :shhhh

And an armature to cut through the magnetic fields from the transmission lines to generated enough static charge to wake me up in the morning.

Gazza

Exactly :shhhh

And an armature to cut through the magnetic fields from the transmission lines to generated enough static charge to wake me up in the morning.

Gazza

what happens at 88mph? will it go back in time? wheres the flux capacitor located?:roflblack :roflblack :roflblack

absolutely a great looking scooter. You should be proud of yourself, great job