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My Journey Into Custom Paint.

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So as some of you know I had my '03 torn apart due to an unfortunate wiring harness fire. It was bad but not the end of my bike by any means. The dealer came good and got me the replacement parts at no cost and didn't even put up a stink about me doing the work. At first they said "we will have to inspect and repair the bike" but I said no way it's apart in my garage and you aren't coming to get it.

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I proceeded to put it all back together and beef up the wiring, running great. Then a friend called me and said he wanted to buy a road bike (I own a bicycle shop) for spring but hoped we could barter for some paint work on my car or something. At first I said no I just got the car custom painted last year, then I got thinking hey let's play with the bike. I love the silver but wanted to personalize the look, I love white wheels (start groaning here, AND yes I will be asking "what's the most fling resistant lube")) I love the look of silver, white and black together and I love the layout of the 2007 RWB color scheme.

Three pictures of bikes that inspired me;

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So this is what I came up with in my head, Dutchy and my cousin helped by photo chopping for me.

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I know it's going to look even better when it's done, I know colors will be much better. I also have some mods and ideas that I'm working on that will be different than the stock 2007 RWB picture we digitally modified. I will keep updating as I get closer to final assembly. I hope you enjoy the journey even if you don't love the colors. :biggrin:

So far this is the only picture I have to share, the wheels are now white with a hint of pearl, there will be more pearl on the body.

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#2
I love the color scheme! It's gonna look sweet when it is done. Can't wait to see the results! :beer:
#3
Cool. Can't wait to see it done! :fing02:
#4
I forgot to mention, my friend the body guy saw the melt damage on my original fairing and said "easy fix" so I now have a new in box right side fairing. Not sure what to do keep it for a spare or Ebay it.....

One more shot of the wheels

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#5
Thats a good looking bike. Too bad that your bike had the electrical problem prior to your mod but like I said man, thats a good looking bike. :fing02:
#6
I think you're spot on with those color combinations. Can't wait to see the finished "product".
#7
I suppose that you'll also paint your frame and fork legs and swingarm black at some point??

Our bikes will be twins!

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#8
I think the painting the swing arm and all the other parts that are that gross looking silver should be painted black. Just like the White/Black 09 model.
#9
Will be interesting to see the final product - looks like it has real potential.
#10
Seb of all your bike pics I don't think I've seen that one, looks great. You guys are on to some of my secrets I see.......
Give me two weeks.

Here is an all important before picture.

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#11
I'm using GMC metallic gray, VFR (06) Pearl Cosmic black, and I'm undecided on gloss or pearl white.

Gloss would be easy & cheap, cuz I can base everything in white sealer/primer, then after clear it will look glossy... if I want pearl, I have to also buy white paint and the pearls...
#12
I am doing pearl and I was planning to do true black gloss in the stripes but the thought of the '06 black pearl never occurred to me. Also wondering if anyone has painted their chrome heat shield on the up-pipe? How do you break the chrome enough to get adhesion? I did sand it with 1000 to give it a brushed look but still thinking black header paint...
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[image: View Post]spotthedogg, on Mar 18 2009, 09:33 AM, said:

I am doing pearl and I was planning to do true black gloss in the stripes but the thought of the '06 black pearl never occurred to me. Also wondering if anyone has painted their chrome heat shield on the up-pipe? How do you break the chrome enough to get adhesion? I did sand it with 1000 to give it a brushed look but still thinking black header paint...

Most of the really good header paints have a good deal of adhesion promoter in them. VHT ceramic high temp paint works good. Sand until its dull then paint it with a few coats and bake it in the oven at 250 degrees for a few hours turn the oven off and let it cool over night. Should give it a nice durable finish.

I own a bicycle shop too ;) I use to do a good deal of frame painting, its a PITA.... :goofy:

Should look good. I have been thinking about a simular scheme but using shades of silver and dark gray mettalic colors.. OR LEMON GLOW PEARL YELLOW :fing02:
#14
wow looks gorgeous, I can't believe the wiring harness issue did that to your bike :huh:
#15
Lookin good! IMO you should sell that extra faring and buy something useful for the bike.
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[image: View Post]vfr_steve, on Mar 18 2009, 12:33 PM, said:

wow looks gorgeous, I can't believe the wiring harness issue did that to your bike :huh:

haha, very good. I guess I can thank the damn thing after all. :dry:
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So to revisit, what is a good no-fling lube? Bel-Ray claims no-fling but so do several.
#18
I use Bel-Ray Super Clean, and get little to no fling off.
#19
I've been using Dupont Teflon Multi use dry lube. Goes on wet dries nicely and does not fling all over. Got it at Lowe's. Its in the blue can they have another one in a yellow can but its more like Lithium grease.

I also tried it on my road bike, probably the best chain lube on the bicycle I have used yet. Nice and dry no crap spraying all over.
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[image: View Post]GGray, on Mar 18 2009, 12:43 PM, said:

I've been using Dupont Teflon Multi use dry lube. Goes on wet dries nicely and does not fling all over. Got it at Lowe's. Its in the blue can they have another one in a yellow can but its more like Lithium grease.

I also tried it on my road bike, probably the best chain lube on the bicycle I have used yet. Nice and dry no crap spraying all over.

I have used everything. The Dupont Teflon bulti lube is the best stuff in every respect.
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[image: View Post]Peto, on Mar 18 2009, 02:02 PM, said:

Dupont Teflon bulti lube

Got a cold bud? :biggrin:
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[image: View Post]Dutchy, on Mar 18 2009, 02:53 PM, said:

I use MOTOREX :fing02: on sprockets................








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Nice clean drivetrain Dutchy, but sprockets? You don't lube sprockets.... I do like Motorex products. I usually use ProGold - Pro Link bicycle lube on my road and trail bicycles.

I wonder who would sell that Dupont teflon dry in Canada, I'm assuming it's a general purpose lube not motorcycle specific.

I sell some Boeshield T9 lube that sounds similar, I wonder how that would work. It works great on muddy mountain bike rides, and comes in an aerosol too.

http://www.boeshieldcanada.com/
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[image: View Post]Dutchy, on Mar 18 2009, 12:53 PM, said:

I use MOTOREX :fing02: on sprockets................








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I'd call that "like new" condition :biggrin: I run through a front ring set every year...

Yeah back to the paint :goofy:

Are you planning to do the swing arm and frame black?
#26
Wait for the pics :cool:
#27
Can't wait to see the finished product!!!!! :fing02:
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[image: View Post]spotthedogg, on Mar 18 2009, 11:04 AM, said:

So to revisit, what is a good no-fling lube? Bel-Ray claims no-fling but so do several.

I've tried them all over the years but keeping a light coat of "dried" car wax on the inside of the wheel on the chain side has always worked great. Most people never notice it and clean up is quick and painless. It is going to look cool and keep us posted. Later, JD
#29
good thinking....dry wax is white
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So to revisit, what is a good no-fling lube? Bel-Ray claims no-fling but so do several.

I've tried them all over the years but keeping a light coat of "dried" car wax on the inside of the wheel on the chain side has always worked great. Most people never notice it and clean up is quick and painless. It is going to look cool and keep us posted. Later, JD


Now that's a good tip!

Wonder if it'd stand up to a pro-oiler's level of fling...



Anyway, I am excited to see the bike once it's done. I think the black pearl strips is a great idea. Get'er done!
#31
Now I really didn't want to post any pics until I had it back together but I opened my Inbox this morning and found ten new pics of body work on hangers. I'm not going to show them all yet but I just had to share a few with you guys!

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I am getting very excited to put her back together. He is letting it all dry this week then sanding and re-clearing next weekend. He wants me to wait two weeks after that to get it back together, it's going to be hard!
#32
Nice looking! I was wondering why the long wait for the paint to dry before I realized you are in Canada. Poor bastage...I had to wait about 2...days. :goofy:

I can't wait until you have the whole bike put back together. She'll be a beauty for sure. :fing02:
#33
That is soooo wrong. Tease us all just a little then leave us hangging on for more. Were you once a director for a major film group recently laid off? Thats exactly what they do. :goofy: Well like I said before, that sure looks good. I can't wait to see the finished product. :lurk:
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[image: View Post]vanion2, on Mar 23 2009, 11:06 AM, said:

Nice looking! I was wondering why the long wait for the paint to dry before I realized you are in Canada. Poor bastage...I had to wait about 2...days. :goofy:

I can't wait until you have the whole bike put back together. She'll be a beauty for sure. :fing02:

It doesn't take two weeks to dry in Canada :huh: It's chemically hardened.

He just wants it to cure enough that it won't be damaged in the re assembly. Just like when you get new paint you shouldn't wax it for several weeks, it's because it hasn't cured completely.
#35
Looks great!! Are you going with 06+ front and rear light lenses?
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[image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Mar 23 2009, 11:46 AM, said:

Looks great!! Are you going with 06+ front and rear light lenses?

Thanks Seb I have had the '06 fronts since '06 and I got the tail for Giftsmas 2007.
#38
Going to be a very sweet looking bike, congrats! :biggrin:
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[image: View Post]spotthedogg, on Mar 23 2009, 10:52 AM, said:

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Looks great!! Are you going with 06+ front and rear light lenses?

Thanks Seb I have had the '06 fronts since '06 and I got the tail for Giftsmas 2007.


That's gonna look great! :cool:
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[image: View Post]spotthedogg, on Mar 23 2009, 08:42 AM, said:

It doesn't take two weeks to dry in Canada :huh: It's chemically hardened.

He just wants it to cure enough that it won't be damaged in the re assembly. Just like when you get new paint you shouldn't wax it for several weeks, it's because it hasn't cured completely.
I know but curing time IS affected by temperature as well. The chemical hardening only effects the outer layer thus the curing time needed to let the paint and clear to fully dry as both are still soft. Is was just poking fun at your location. :blush:

I still haven't washed my bike as I want to be extra sure and give it plenty of time to be fully cured even though Ryan said it would be good to go by the end of last week. I plan on waiting until the end of the month (just to be sure) and then give it a nice wash followed by the tank slapper kit Sebsped pointed me towards.
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#41
I'm not partial to that color combo myself, but it looks very good. Can't wait to see it put back together and completly finished.
#42
That bike is going to look awesome. I love the one of a kind look, and it looks like the guy is doing it right. Good Luck!

What is the name of your shop? and where is it? I am an avid cyclist (road&mtn). Maybe I could give you some business.
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[image: View Post]spotthedogg, on Mar 23 2009, 10:42 AM, said:

He just wants it to cure enough that it won't be damaged in the re assembly. Just like when you get new paint you shouldn't wax it for several weeks, it's because it hasn't cured completely.

So true! We had the front of my wife's car repainted (after a teenager decided that she wanted to make a right from the left lane). The day we got it back from the shop a flock of birds decided to christen the hood. I knew the clear coat was going to be soft but I new I had to get the purple colored bird crap off of it. I found the softest cloth that I could and made it soaking wet and it still made deep clear coat scratches everywhere I cleaned.

BTW- Another MTB'er and Road Rider here! And I'm all about monochrome bikes, two bikes are Ti and one is white with grey and black (yes, the S-Works is red but it's a classic)
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[image: View Post]backonabike, on Mar 24 2009, 12:17 AM, said:

That bike is going to look awesome. I love the one of a kind look, and it looks like the guy is doing it right. Good Luck!

What is the name of your shop? and where is it? I am an avid cyclist (road&mtn). Maybe I could give you some business.

Thanks, my shop is pretty far away, it's called Incline Sports

www.inclinesports.ca

We should start a thread for those of us enjoying life on two wheels, self or petrol powered.

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#46
Wow...that thing is going to look sweet!

Are you going to TexasMac or the VFR Homecoming? I would love to see your bike.
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[image: View Post]cornercarver, on Mar 24 2009, 11:15 AM, said:

Wow...that thing is going to look sweet!

Are you going to TexasMac or the VFR Homecoming? I would love to see your bike.

I wish I could but that is huge KM's for me, I'll have to look up VFR homecoming as I'm not sure where that is. I'm in the North East, across the border from Maine.
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[image: View Post]cornercarver, on Mar 24 2009, 11:15 AM, said:

Wow...that thing is going to look sweet!

Are you going to TexasMac or the VFR Homecoming? I would love to see your bike.

I wish I could but that is huge KM's for me, I'll have to look up VFR homecoming as I'm not sure where that is. I'm in the North East, across the border from Maine.


Oh, that's right... Maybe I'll get to see it in person then! :biggrin:

Come to think of it, you should help me represent on the CCC... vvv :happy:
#49
Texasmac = 2436Km's (not fun roads, that's Google maps best way) + riding + return I would love to do it but that would take me a while.

Hey Magicman I was looking at your trip and thought about heading over for a part of it. I thought maybe Saturday morning and doing the trail with you, how many are going and what PACE?
#50
I'll answer that in my thread for ya... Just to keep this on topic (or a little less off topic anyway... :goofy: )
#51
Looks great so far, I like the color combo, looks like the RWB scheme with different colors.
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[image: View Post]2wheels4me, on Mar 25 2009, 03:29 AM, said:

Looks great so far, I like the color combo, looks like the RWB scheme with different colors.

Thanks, that's exactly what it is :cool:
#53
What brand of paint did you use?
#54
Sorry I forget what he said, but I think it's Sherwin Williams
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[image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Mar 17 2009, 02:50 PM, said:

I suppose that you'll also paint your frame and fork legs and swingarm black at some point??

Our bikes will be twins!

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Hey Seb yours may be the more mature big brother, haha.
#57
Nice job, I need a set repaired and painted.
#58
This may sound crazy but I kinda like the masking tape color in there. Reminds me of the Hannspree bikes. I would so use that color in small doses some where on there. Looks good!

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#59
That is sooooooo cool. Can't wait to see the finished product!
#60
I'm curious... what would a custom paint job like that go for? Ball park?

Thanks...d
#61

I'm curious... what would a custom paint job like that go for? Ball park?

Thanks...d


That I guess depends on the painter, any repairs need fixing etc. I think Vanion said he paid $1200US for his two tone. I am trading a new $1000 road bike for mine and he's a buddy.
#62
Yep. A lot of factors determine the cost. Multiple paints on each fairing, paint colors (red is the most expensive paint color according to Ryan around here), etc all add up in labor costs. Best thing to do is take it to someone you trust and get a quote. It's usually worth the cost in the end. :fing02:
#63
red, yellow, orange, candies, pearls are all more expensive. The cost of paint is a small part of the cost usually.
#64
It's all about the prep work. :fing02:
#65
I always hear of people getting these great custom paint jobs and it's always 500 or at the most 1,000 dollars. I have had estimates done for my meanstreak and it was always 2500 to 3K. That was for candy orange and some ghost flames on the tank, nothing elaborate, now thats for a tank, front and rear fender and two tiny side pods/covers. I went to every shop around and thats the pricing I always see. I guess everyone must have buddies at these shops doing it for a lot less, or maybe it just cost more to paint in the Chicago area. I can't imagine what they would quote for the VFR, a lot more to paint than on the meanstreak.
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[image: View Post]2wheels4me, on Mar 27 2009, 01:48 AM, said:

I always hear of people getting these great custom paint jobs and it's always 500 or at the most 1,000 dollars. I have had estimates done for my meanstreak and it was always 2500 to 3K. That was for candy orange and some ghost flames on the tank, nothing elaborate, now thats for a tank, front and rear fender and two tiny side pods/covers. I went to every shop around and thats the pricing I always see. I guess everyone must have buddies at these shops doing it for a lot less, or maybe it just cost more to paint in the Chicago area. I can't imagine what they would quote for the VFR, a lot more to paint than on the meanstreak.


Is that if you just drop the bike off? Or take them just the parts you want painted. There's going to be a pretty big difference, depending. I once had a $1900 quote on a paintjob for an M50, and was told it'd be about half that if I took the parts off and took them in alone, so the shop didn't have to do any assembly at all.
#67
Ryan typically charges $45 an hour for labor. It too me 6.5 hours to remove & replace the fairings and tank and I was taking my time an being extra careful on the install.
That's about $300 in savings there alone. Like Sebspeed and spotthedog said, the rest was prep work (sanding, taping off, dent and ding repairs, etc). I showed up at the shop to see the progress and Ryan and his whole team were working on various parts of the fairings and such.

If you have the equipment and time you could always sand the fairings as well for even a greater cut on the costs as that takes quite a while but you will have to talk to the shop doing the painting to work out the numbers there. I had neither (those 6.5 hours were a pain to set aside that week) so I let the pros do the work and paid for it gladly. The less time the shop has to spend prepping the parts for paint the lower the price gets.
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They did offer me 300 bucks off it I brought in the parts. I didn't think to offer up sanding the parts, since I don't really know what I would be doing. I would probably just make it harder for them.
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[image: View Post]2wheels4me, on Mar 27 2009, 11:23 AM, said:

They did offer me 300 bucks off it I brought in the parts. I didn't think to offer up sanding the parts, since I don't really know what I would be doing. I would probably just make it harder for them.
From what I saw they were basically taking off the clear and scuffing up the old paint but not taking it to the plastic (they were actually avoiding that unless they were repairing a fairing scruff). I am no expert but I assume that is so the primer adheres better before putting the new paint on top. It didn't look hard so much as time consuming. I am sure if you asked some of the forum members here who do know about painting they could tell you what needs doing. :fing02:
#70
I just got my wheels and mirrors back, OMG they look good. Just like glass.
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[image: View Post]spotthedogg, on Mar 28 2009, 01:50 PM, said:

I just got my wheels and mirrors back, OMG they look good. Just like glass.

PICS?????
#72
+1 on the Pictures you have been teasing us for over a week lets see some Pictures!!
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I just got my wheels and mirrors back, OMG they look good. Just like glass.

PICS?????


WTF man, is this thing back together yet or what? I'll tell you the same thing I told Vanion2, get yourself a tankslapper kit from www.tankslapper.biz

Cheap insurance against damaged new paint!
#74
I'm assuming Seb meant www.THEtankslapper.biz. And yeah, lets see it...
#75
Yeah, that's it... :blush:
#76
Sorry guys, all I have so far is the wheels and mirrors. I will take some pics but I doubt they will do justice, I haven't seen paint lay down this smooth before. Honestly you guys have seen everything I have so far. Last night he wet sanded and cleared everything again, so it should be super smooth and glossy. My guy is in Moncton a little over an hour away, I'm going to pick up the plastics Saturday night. He promised me some pics by tonight, and I will definitely start posting next Monday when shes back together.

It was +8 here yesterday so I did sneak the GF's CBR600F4i out for a 75K ride :cool:
#77
Here is my best effort the pics aren't great. i guess I could have spent some more time stting up nice back drops :biggrin:

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That's it, now you have seen everything I have, well except holding these pieces in my hands is much better. I can't tell you how smooth they are. I had my car custom painted last year, wet sanded buffed 4 coats of clear. This is way better, he said it just laid down awesome, no sanding or buffing!
#78
Sweet! The wheels are just glowing!
This looks really promising, can't wait to see the bike put together again!
#79
Going to pick up the plastics tomorrow after work! I know I'm going to get burned for making a post without new pictures but hey what can I do??
#80
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on the edge of my screen...errr seat.
#81
I can't wait to see the before and after pics from the trip!

Your bike is going to be (noticably) FILTHY! You'll have a whole day's cleanin when you get back. :laugh:
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[image: View Post]magicman, on Apr 3 2009, 12:30 PM, said:

I can't wait to see the before and after pics from the trip!

Your bike is going to be (noticably) FILTHY! You'll have a whole day's cleanin when you get back. :laugh:

But it's not going to rain :cool:
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[image: View Post]vanion2, on Mar 27 2009, 02:07 PM, said:

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They did offer me 300 bucks off it I brought in the parts. I didn't think to offer up sanding the parts, since I don't really know what I would be doing. I would probably just make it harder for them.
From what I saw they were basically taking off the clear and scuffing up the old paint but not taking it to the plastic (they were actually avoiding that unless they were repairing a fairing scruff). I am no expert but I assume that is so the primer adheres better before putting the new paint on top. It didn't look hard so much as time consuming. I am sure if you asked some of the forum members here who do know about painting they could tell you what needs doing. :fing02:


There is no reason to strip the paint down to plastic unless you have some sort of damage. It's very easy to sand paint just takes time and paitence.
#84
Just got a brand new Diablo Strada stretched on the rear wheel. When I get back to work Monday I will be posting the pics you have been waiting for.

Sorry cornercarver I did it again, my next post will be the one you are waiting for :491:

2 more sleeps as the kids say, I however may not sleep too well at all.
#85
OK,she's back together! I will take some better pictures soon, when the light and conditions are a bit better. I am very happy all in all, the stripe on the tank is a bit off I know but otherwise perfect job. I am extremely particular and some may say anal but I think I will get the tank re-done at some point to make the stripe perfect.

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#88
How is the tank stripe off again? It looks fantastic. :fing02:

We so need to get a custom paint VFR section up and going. The sexiness never ends!
#89

I'm curious... what would a custom paint job like that go for? Ball park?

Thanks...d


That I guess depends on the painter, any repairs need fixing etc. I think Vanion said he paid $1200US for his two tone. I am trading a new $1000 road bike for mine and he's a buddy.

+1 It definetely depends on painter and what you're doing. I am currently in the process of having mine painted and would cost about $1,800 - 2,500. I'm doing most of the work myself (I used to work at the body shop that is performing the work). The reason for some of the cost for me is that I'm doing a two tone, getting all of the graphics airbrushed instead of using Vinyl, and I'm using some candy paints that are a bit more expensive. FWIW I should be able to get it finished for $400-$600 :laugh: .
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[image: View Post]spotthedogg, on Apr 6 2009, 08:46 AM, said:

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WOW....it simply looks amazing to me...I have to keep looking at the background to know I am not looking at a black and white pic...see the trees...see the red mazda....stunning paint job.

I also can not tell where the tank doesn't line up from the pic posted. Can anyopne photoshop Ten Kate lime green onto the rear cowl "VFR VTech" and front/side fairing "RC 46"...I would be interested in seeing that.

I am close to sending Molly to the painters...she has been beat on hard by me and the previous owner, really like the 25th anniversary paint scheme but in different colors like this.

Very nice.... :fing02:
#92
Wonderful! I've been following the progress impatiently and now the reward!

The paint job turned out even better than I thought it would.
The rims are amazing and the front looks awesome. The headlights are accentuated and sort of evil grinning at you!
I'd say the tank stripe being slightly off is no big deal, at least not to an untrained eye.

Just a thought, how about a chain guard in the same colour as the fairing silver?

Congrats on a very unique VFR, possibly the coolest looking beauty out there! :blink:
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Just a thought, how about a chain guard in the same colour as the fairing silver?



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not silver but alumunium.....
#94
Hey, Spot - I've ALSO been trying to follow your progress. What else can anyone say...? AbSoLuteLy Fkn MARVELOUS, Phenomenal, Incredible...!!! Frankly, words wouldn't seem to be able to do it Justice. One of THE Most Beautiful things I've seen in quite a while. Congrats, Man!

As some of the others, I'd also like to suggest that you keep us posted if you're going to make a trip further down the Coast. I'd LOVE to have the opportunity to see "her" in person, and frankly, it would be a priviledge to shake your hand! If you make it down into the Northeast, please let us know.

Would also like to pass something along in the "my 2� category". Looking at your shot of the left side, I noticed how nice the gold of the inner rotor & Nissin caliper stands out. When looking further back with the chain in view, I was wondering if you gave any thought to upgrading the chain to something that had some Gold accents in it, to pick up the rotor inners and calipers...? It might be something that you'd appreciate. :fing02:

Again, Kudos, Guy! What a Tremendous final outcome. Thank you for sharing this - I only wish I was in a position to do something similar.

Have a Great day, and Enjoy - you Deserve it, Man! :cool:

FANTASTIC...!!! :cool:
#96
That is one of the best color combos I have ever seen on a 6th gen! Absolutely gorgeous.
#97
Super sweet!!! Love it!! :biggrin:
#98
That color scheme is fantastic! The white wheels really draw attention to the bike with the colors chosen. Nicely done. :biggrin:
#101
Well, I would have to get really close and you would have to point it out for me to even notice. It looks great! Now ride it. :mad:
#102
Sexy!

I like your drive-through garage setup too! :mad:
#103
beautiful bike.
#104
I don't really have words: One of the most striking paint designs I've ever seen...brilliant execution.
#106
That looks unbelieveably sweet! Two very enthusiastic thumbs up! :biggrin: :biggrin:
#108
Probably the best 6th gen VFR I've ever seen!!
#110
looks awesome. Matching leathers too, very swish.

So...whats the best non-fling chain lube? :)
#111
I tried Boeshield T9 from Boeing labs, not too sure about it but I only lubed twice all summer.
#112
NIZE, nize. Love the paint scheme, second best paint job I've seen. Matching leathers, very kewl. :fing02:

Larry
VFRrider

BTW, best lube I've found. Teflon chain saw lube, applied to hot chain and let cool.
#114
Nice job!! I took my idea off the 09 scheme and changed it a bit. This is what mine will look like after this winter. As you can see, I can't photoshop crap, so it's very rough, but the general idea is there. I'm powdercoating all the lower controls and pillions black. Exhaust will be a black Leo Vince.
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#115
Looks great, I love the white wheels, maybe I will cook something up for my y2k after all. :fing02:
#116
:+1: :+1: That looks sharp, very sharp indeed. I really like it and it's different so you get a big :beer: from me!
#117

[image: View Post]The Phantom, on 06 April 2009 - 04:38 PM, said:

Is very nice :wub:

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Keep an eye on the front fender, wind pressure may stress it and cause it to crack. Looks good :fing02:


A full summer of riding, no issues. Has seen 200+ Km/h a few times :goofy:
#118
I was just flipping through some old photos and saw this one of my 2006 Specialized Roubaix Expert, they would have looked pretty good side by side :laugh:

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#119

[image: View Post]rufrydrsc2, on 16 November 2009 - 05:27 PM, said:

Nice job!! I took my idea off the 09 scheme and changed it a bit. This is what mine will look like after this winter. As you can see, I can't photoshop crap, so it's very rough, but the general idea is there. I'm powdercoating all the lower controls and pillions black. Exhaust will be a black Leo Vince.
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Good start but none of the lines make sense, work on the front axle to tail light FLOW.

Maybe more like this? Butchered in Paint, but you can see the lines.

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#120

Good luck. Glad to see you making a post over here. Never enough build threads.

#123

WOW! Those are totally my pictures! WTF?!?

#124

Fascinating ... I suppose imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

However, if those are your photos we're not actually seeing the results of their attempt to copy your design. I suppose you could email them and ask that they stop using your photos without permission. Probably not much hope of enforcing any copyright claim.

#125

Current state of the VTR250

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#127

Nice! you even have a corporate sponsor!!!! :cool:

#129
Dutchy

Nice! you even have a corporate sponsor!!!! :cool:

Yup, Tire sponsor, haha

#130
spotthedogg
Dutchy

Nice! you even have a corporate sponsor!!!! :cool:

Yup, Tire sponsor, haha

Not just the Pirelli and Shoei decals but the Incline Sports as well.

Paint looks great too. I will look for this one on eBay soon. :goofy:

#131
CornerCarver
spotthedogg
Dutchy

Nice! you even have a corporate sponsor!!!! :cool:

Yup, Tire sponsor, haha

Not just the Pirelli and Shoei decals but the Incline Sports as well.

Paint looks great too. I will look for this one on eBay soon. :goofy:

Yeah, Incline Sports paid for my Pirellis ?

I hope not

#132

I just realized a bunch of my pictures were missing from here, fixed for your enjoyment. Here are a few more.

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#133

Hey spot

Love the paint scheme on your bike. Shame Honda doesn't look at forums such as this for ideas on how to improve the look of their bikes. Between your awesome paint scheme and some of the other members ideas of VFRD, I'm certain they could learn a thing or two. Nice Job.

Noticed in your garage is a 2002 Protege5. I had one of those a little while ago and to this day it is one of the cars I wish I had kept. Maybe not THE best car in the world, but man it was sure a fun car to own.

#134

Thanks, I love my P5! I don't drive it in the winter and I entertain the thought of selling it but can't really. I've had it since Sept. 2001. It's on Cardomain.com if you want to check it out, spotthedogg

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#135

I have listed my bike for sale with all extras included, $6999

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#137

I put 813Km on the bike Sunday, was a great way to spend the day, still for sale but no takers.

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#138

Beautiful Bike!

Thanks for sharing the journey... sorry to hear you're letting her go :(

#139

Looks good, my favorite color scheme !!!

#140

One of the best paint jobs I have seen!

#141

good looking bike...and really nice paint!!

#142
Switchblade

Looks good, my favorite color scheme !!!

Don't park it next to Timmy's bike.

#143

Damn...did I choice bad colour? Revelation!

#144
Switchblade
SwitchbladeLooks good, my favorite color scheme !!!
Don't park it next to Timmy's bike.

Why? What do you mean??This is related only in the fact that it is another custom paint scheme I came up with. Oh, and it is totally an Interceptor. This time I did all the work myselfl!

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#145
Timmythecop = rattlecan flat black....
#146
Looks good. Tell us what you used!
#147
VTR250 trackbike.

Now that will teach you late braking, and corner entry speed.

Because there's no such thing as "making it up on the next straight with throttle".

Haha.


Nice paint scheme, interesting muffler.
#148

Great paintwork, it gives me ideas for improving /personalising the looks of my 5th gen.

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#149

Looks good. Tell us what you used!

Hey Seb, I used Sherwin Williams ATX. This was my first foray into automotive base/clear from a gun. I used the famous Harbour Freight $15 mini touch-up and detail gun. I'd like to have a nicer gun but I can't fault this one much. It does struggle with any of the heavier metalics as it only has a 0.6mm tip. Had paint left over so I have been doing my helmet to match, final clear goes on tonight!!


VTR250 trackbike.

Now that will teach you late braking, and corner entry speed.

Because there's no such thing as "making it up on the next straight with throttle".

Haha.


Nice paint scheme, interesting muffler.

That's the idea, 250 production racing is really taking off everywhere! It's the biggest class in Atlantic Canada. I know the bike has taken a bit more development and parts are limited but the VTR is a kick ass bike, I prefer it to the CBR and the Ninja.


#150
Really nice job on the paint. Are you planning on all the rounds at Shubie this summer?
#151

Really nice job on the paint. Are you planning on all the rounds at Shubie this summer?

Absolutely! I can't miss an opportunity to ride the track ;)

Do you come out?


#152

I used to crew up there regularly a few years back but got side tracked with other stuff for a bit.  Hoping to get up a couple of times this summer again though.   It's a good time.


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