Topic: Anyone have any great paint ideas for a k8?

[Juan1]

I don't like the color or shape of the black tank on my K8, but I love the look of the pre-77 models in candy gold.  I know that changing to the pre k7 look requires a different tank and seat, and with a proper paint job in candy gold running $600-$800, I am looking for alternatives.  Right now the alternatives I'm looking at involve painting the fenders and rim black, and painting the tank like one of the following
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Does anyone have design suggestions that involve keeping the k8 tank?

[flybox1]

definitely can be done, by you, with a little time, and a clean workspace
did this one with duplicolor rattle cans and spraymax 2k clear.
just working on the weekends.  did it over 4 weekends.

[Juan1]

It isn't the price of a professional paint job that I'm afraid of, it's the price of a tank and seat on top of the paint job. 

[Stev-o]

Guess I'm one of the few that like the K7-8 tanks, like the earlier ones too.

Painting a tank and covers does not always cost $600-800.  My K7 tank is at my painters shop right now, it'll cost about $250 (no dents and minimal prep needed, covers are new)

Have you looked for a painter?  Don't go to a big body shop, their overhead is high. My guy has a booth in his garage.  He's painted 3 other tanks for me. 

[mrrch]

I like my K7 tank, I did modify the fillerneck/door.

I also have another tank with the door that I will paint the same way (I learned alot during the whole process to make this one come out better)

[andy750]

I did a K4 scheme on my K8 tank - sidecovers to match





cheers
Andy

[Juan1]

Great work guys! 

Andy, are there any pictures of the painted parts on your bike? 

[fendersrule]

I thought my idea is good, but I don't want no one copying me.

Did it all myself, except the top coat.

[Djfob]

@andy750

I despise 77-78 tanks but you make me reconsider. That k4 color scheme looks spot on.

[brandEn]

+1 Andy!
I knew you had a couple CB750's but didn't know one was a 78. That paint looks great!

[Juan1]

+1 Andy!
I knew you had a couple CB750's but didn't know one was a 78. That paint looks great!

I think Andy is using this on his 74 when he wants a touring tank.

[andy750]

Sorry guys I was riding in Maine this weekend - no Internet Juan is correct it's for the K4 touring bike. Just need to get a seat made to fit the tank since the stock K4 seat is too long. No pics yet of it actually on the bike. Soon though!

Cheers
Andy