ok guys. paint scheme is decided, just need help with the details. the attached picture nailed down the paint scheme i've had in my head for over a year now, so i just need help working out the details... i'm going with a red and white theme, with some polished and black bits here and there. i'll also re-paint the stock tank emblems to incorporate some silver/gray, black and red to contrast the tank and accent the rest of the build.
i'm going to go with the red frame wheels and swingarm for sure. here's where i need opinions, PLEASE!! what color should i paint:
cases, cylinders, top end. i'm thinking a slightly darker silver, almost titanium/cast iron color for the cases and head, then the matching (or as close as i can get) cylinders with all the fin ends polished/sanded to contrast. since i'll have the dry clutch, i might have the end piece coated to match the frame. i'll also have a clear points cover. i figure i'll polish the left side covers.
ok, so i decided to do the cylinder fins the same color as the frame, so a nice red with the fin edges polished, still undecided on the case colorshubs/rear brake. i think having these powdercoated would look cool and provide a nice "balanced" feel, but i think it might be too much red in the rear with the size of the rear drum. if i go this route, i'll polish the ribs on the interior of the hubs for some contrast. of course, i'll put some "speed" holes in the rear brake for looks and a minimal performance gain.
ok, hubs will be matched to the wheels, i'll do some edge polishing on the rear hub to break up the color a bitrear springs. i'm thinking of doing them the same white as the tank and seat cowl.
def. going to match the color on the tank, or find a nice powder to coat the springs in and match the painted parts to this.headlight bucket. either a match to the tank, or a chrome bucket from DCC. complete with a visor and probably a stone guard. (i've never seen this so i'm thinking it might look cool!)
gauge buckets. i think some chrome upper buckets and body matched painted lowers would look really good, so i'm pretty sure about that.
oil tank. since i'm having little_horse make me a custom oil tank to go behind the triangle and act as a partial fender, i think i'm going to polish that and maybe have at least the back portion clear coated for ease of dirt removal. the tank will also include a sight tube, probably in red to match my fuel lines.
def. going to polish thishand controls. i'm going to run one of DCC's all-in-one left hand side control units, so i can have a very clean bar setup. either matching the frame, tank or black/case covers. i don't think i'd want polished/chrome. the super bike bars will stay chrome.
fork lowers. i've considered polishing them. i know that would be a lot of work, but i feel that matching red or white would be a little much for the front end. i'm going to keep the fork brace polished, so i think the polished look will be best for this. maybe paint the inside of the three "rings" on the top of the tube to match the frame??
decided if i don't polish them, i'll match these to the color of the engine cases. this will depend on the exhaust decision; polished exhaust = polished forks. dark colored exhaust = matching forksexhaust can. i'm running a Carpy 4-1, and i feel that the stock powdercoat isn't of great quality. so i think doing a nice titanium ceramic coat or a polished ceramic coat would be trick. i would possibly match the engine cases to the header if it's done in a dark gray/silver. a chance for black, but for sure no exhaust wrap. i've had experience with the stuff and i just don't think it fits with my build.
triple trees. polished, black or match it to the engine cases. i'm running a GL front end.
pretty sure i'll match these to the engine casesfront brake discs. white or red? i'm kind of stuck on this one.
pretty sure i'll match these to either the body work or the engine casesfront brake calipers. engine case color, polished. i'm unsure on this!
ANY and all thoughts are greatly appreciated!! man i wish i was good with photoshop!! thanks a bunch guys!!
