Ive got the bug and looking to customise my S4R a bit more (and that will most probably be it..... for now)
Ive got a navy blue with a white dtripe duke and it has white wheels. Im not to keen on the white and am thinking of either going a Matt Black or the Bronze colour.
I am useless with colours etc (i cant visualise what will look good or crap for some reason), so hope these combos will look ok... i Put them in the configurator on the website and it doesnt look to bad.
Can anyone recommend a powder coater in sydney (preferably someone who works on bikes and possibly would like to take the wheels apart ;) )
Is there any sort of treating or anything prior or after to be done that i should be aware of?
Thanks again in advance!
Quote from: cakeman on July 15, 2010, 01:29:03 PM
....................customise my S4R a bit more (and that will most probably be it..... for now)
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Poor ignorant man [bang] Once you've got the bug, it's never finished. Get used to it and embrace it ;D
Gold/bronze isn't such a bad idea [thumbsup] Maybe consider dark grey instead of black? I think black might "kill" the blue. If you go with dark grey, maybe add white or gold rim tape/stripes.
Quote from: stopintime on July 15, 2010, 01:39:02 PM
Poor ignorant man [bang] Once you've got the bug, it's never finished. Get used to it and embrace it ;D
Gold/bronze isn't such a bad idea [thumbsup] Maybe consider dark grey instead of black? I think black might "kill" the blue. If you go with dark grey, maybe add white or gold rim tape/stripes.
Yea, i know, its my way of convincing myself that it will be all :)
what you think of this...
(http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww283/alosurdo/Duke/goldwheels.jpg)
IMO
Yes to the bronze/gold wheels.
No to the black pipes and black fender.
Open clutch cover and gold pressure plate 8)
I have carbon pipes, so was tying to see what it looks like
already done the open clutch with clutch pressure plate ;)
im tossing up with the bronze/gold wheels, it might look TO BLING
Quote from: cakeman on July 15, 2010, 02:00:50 PM
Yea, i know, its my way of convincing myself that it will be all :)
what you think of this...
(http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww283/alosurdo/Duke/goldwheels.jpg)
Dude whats that link. I gotta play on dat!!!
It's in the Configurators section of this very Forum
Look in the column to the left
And there it is!
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It's below Disscussion boards and above Board Sponsors
Oh my. Never noticed it. Rippin!!! There goes my arvo.
Quote from: cakeman on July 15, 2010, 02:35:55 PM
I have carbon pipes, so was tying to see what it looks like
already done the open clutch with clutch pressure plate ;)
im tossing up with the bronze/gold wheels, it might look TO BLING
I was talking about the black "ceramic headers". Better to leave them natural.
The configurator shows the wheels as much blingier than they will be in reality.
I still think it's a good idea.
Quote from: stopintime on July 15, 2010, 09:52:36 PM
I was talking about the black "ceramic headers". Better to leave them natural.
The configurator shows the wheels as much blingier than they will be in reality.
I still think it's a good idea.
MattyVas has been more then helpful pointing me in the right direction, getting them painted instead of powder coated. Im quoted up and most prob will get it done next week. I ll post a photo when its done
Quote from: Justo on July 15, 2010, 08:58:13 PM
Oh my. Never noticed it. Rippin!!! There goes my arvo.
OMG OMG OMG OMG how did I not notice that - too busy chattin with the lovely people here I spose! [coffee] [moto] [thumbsup] [cheeky]
Quote from: Justo on July 15, 2010, 08:58:13 PM
Oh my. Never noticed it. Rippin!!! There goes my arvo.
Quote from: Mr.S2R on July 16, 2010, 01:06:29 AM
OMG OMG OMG OMG how did I not notice that - too busy chattin with the lovely people here I spose! [coffee] [moto] [thumbsup] [cheeky]
Ahhh, but our very own Mr & Mrs Goldfish are responsible for the Configurator I understand. Seems that you have won a couple of new fans Goldie ... well done Broni [cheeky]
Quote from: Betty on July 16, 2010, 12:32:49 PM
Ahhh, but our very own Mr & Mrs Goldfish are responsible for the Configurator I understand. Seems that you have won a couple of new fans Goldie ... well done Broni [cheeky]
yes I did note the Goldfish reference on the configurator - definite credit to them - actually a great bit of work if I do say so myself. [thumbsup]
I want Carrozzeria wheels for Christmas but will in reality paint or PC my stock, heavy Brembos. I would consider painting them myself given the paints available now and the expense of stripping the wheels and new bearings for PCing.
To the configurator I go.
Quote from: koko64 on July 16, 2010, 01:11:58 PM
I want Carrozzeria wheels
just looked those up - never heard of them before - now that is some nice bling! [thumbsup]
Koko64,
You might well be surprised that painting doesn't cost all that much.
Mine were done for $400 but I also striped them myself (but bearings) which were done at bike shop.
PC is difficult as baking alloy wheels is tricky I believe.
Quote from: mattyvas on July 16, 2010, 02:08:30 PM
Koko64,
You might well be surprised that painting doesn't cost all that much.
Mine were done for $400 but I also striped them myself (but bearings) which were done at bike shop.
PC is difficult as baking alloy wheels is tricky I believe.
Yeah, last time I got a set of wheels powder coated, it cost more to strip them than the PC itself, making it more expensive than painting. I will paint my stockers myself one day.
My '95 Monster has those 'bronze' wheels that are part silver, part gold and part grey. And the colour varies alot in the light. A really interesting colour. I have thought about a clear with a gold fleck over the stock bronze colour if I can find a paint that will bond to it. I saw cans of paint in the auto/speed shop that are a clear coat with candy gold highlights.
I'll have to ask DP about it.
I just recently went down the paint path as well, for the reasons above..
Quote from: koko64 on July 16, 2010, 01:11:58 PM
I want Carrozzeria wheels
I had to look em up as well, wow.. now I want! :-\
how that bike on the front page..
(http://www.forged-wheel.com/images/DUCindex.jpg)
Im going to see Collide-A-Scope tommorow to get my wheels done. Im useless with matching colours and my misses is sick to death of me asking if she thinks the colours will go!
It s navy blue S4R with a white stripe and im thinking somethign like this (http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/886/zardta3.jpg).Not overly gold, but a nit more on the bronze side.
So, will it work???????
Classic those comments about your Misses [laugh]
I think you're on the right path going for a more bronze tone than gold.
I like the bronze end of the scale. The wheel in that picture has a pale color, which will look GREAT on your blue.
One last thing to consider - you have gold rotor carriers - maybe those will have to be matched? Or painted black/grey/bronze/blue/white while you convert them to full floaters with floater buttons.
Hey - don't complain - you're the one with the fresh bug ;D
I like the bronze gold colour your thinking of. noice [thumbsup]
Quote from: stopintime on July 18, 2010, 06:50:36 AM
One last thing to consider - you have gold rotor carriers - maybe those will have to be matched? Or painted black/grey/bronze/blue/white while you convert them to full floaters with floater buttons.
So how close is the colour to your current carriers? May be a colour to aim for?
Quote from: cakeman on July 18, 2010, 02:25:52 AM
Im going to see Collide-A-Scope tommorow to get my wheels done. Im useless with matching colours and my misses is sick to death of me asking if she thinks the colours will go!
It s navy blue S4R with a white stripe and im thinking somethign like this .Not overly gold, but a nit more on the bronze side.
So, will it work???????
don't think you can go too wrong with gold/bronze wheels on dark coloured bike...
(http://i720.photobucket.com/albums/ww206/Michael2511/exbox6.jpg)
Well I've just dropped them off. Shown a photo but left it in his hands. Should get them back Friday. I'll post photos once down. Thanks a lot for your help!
Be patient when you get them back.
Even though are going to baked it is a good idea to leave them for up to a further week
to harden properly/more.
That way you have less risk of them being damaged when the tyres are re-fitted.
I took a shortcut anyway. For an extra $90 I drop my bike off and they take them off and re fit. So I guess its their responsibility :) ...... Yes I know, I'm lazy :)
Hey Cakeman i spied your bike today at collidascope, i was there at 11am dropping of some bits for painting,
They are certainly a good outfit they make up there own decals suit your bike they can match or fix any thing [thumbsup].
And black paint get's first preference over gold [laugh] [laugh]
Why did you have to throw black paint in to the mix and confuse me even more ! ;) it's to late, it's done..... Gold/bronze it is ! :)
No the gold rims are the way to go. will look good [thumbsup]
My paint work is black and i told them that my stuff gets first preference over your job. [laugh] [laugh]
So what are you having painted then?
Cakeman you've made the best colour choice. [thumbsup]
Tank Matty ... keep up [cheeky]
Tank?
Who, no-one mentioned tank.
Cakeman is having wheels done as the tread topic says
Robs has just mentioned bits being done.
What'd I miss, which way did it go?
Yer long story but i had to get a new tank the old one was leaking around the hinge.
check this thread a few repiles back yesterday
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=4827.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=4827.0)
Sorry didn't catch that.
Might go see them for a chat about a paint scheme.
Heres there web site,$375 to paint the tank only, plus i'm getting the bug screen done and rear seat cowl redone about $120 a piece
http://www.collideascope.com.au/HOME.html (http://www.collideascope.com.au/HOME.html)
Quote from: Rob s on July 18, 2010, 11:09:37 PM
No the gold rims are the way to go. will look good [thumbsup]
My paint work is black and i told them that my stuff gets first preference over your job. [laugh] [laugh]
Well I'll know who to blame if it isn't ready by Friday! :)
And ...... Go the Tigers!!!!
how much do they charge to disassemble and paint the frame?
cheers
I'll let you know I'm going to go and see them next week to talk paint!
Hi guys and gals. Just picked it up with the painted gold/bronzed wheels. I am very happy with the finish, they did a great job at Collide-A-Scope.
Here are the pics
(http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww283/alosurdo/Duke/BackSideAA.jpg)
(http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww283/alosurdo/Duke/BackSide.jpg)
(http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww283/alosurdo/Duke/RearWheel.jpg)
(http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww283/alosurdo/Duke/FrontWheel.jpg)
(http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww283/alosurdo/Duke/FrontSide.jpg)
looks excellent! can't go wrong with gold/bronze wheels on a dark bike...
Quote from: ozducati on July 22, 2010, 09:28:11 PM
looks excellent! can't go wrong with gold/bronze wheels on a dark bike...
Well i was a bit iffy at first before i got them done, but very happy now! Cheers!
Looking forward to getting rid of that udder ;)
Colour looks great. [thumbsup]
Mmmmmmmmm Gooooooold 8) Looks great [clap]
All you need now (and you can blame matty for this one) is a nice set of black billet wheels nuts to complete the look ;D
Looks [thumbsup]
What else can I say about that sort of wheel colour. I'm a big fan as people might know.
And yep you can blame me for the finish it needs.
Now I might need to go another step in the wheel/bling dept.
Quote from: mattyvas on July 22, 2010, 09:58:46 PM
Now I might need to go another step in the wheel/bling dept.
....something beginning with....... "B" ??
yea, i think your right :) I dont know how much more im going to spend on it! ;D its fun spending it though..... seeing the bank balance after isnt to exciting, neither is coming up with creative (white)lies to the cost and why it needs to be done to the missus are running a bit thin too :)
hhmmm i think im in love GOLD GOLD GOLD BLING
Perfect, simply perfect 8)
What does your wife think about the color?
Quote from: stopintime on July 22, 2010, 11:07:11 PM
What does your wife think about the color?
Not to fussed, though thats like asking..... whats a 2 year old think about the current economic climate :)
looks really great, mate. i like it [thumbsup]
btw ... did you take the pcs @ the bay run area?
mines the same... just say nothing and i doubt she'll notice... and if she does, say "that was always like that" or "I've had that for ages".. like mine does with clothes, shoes and handbags...
Quote from: cakeman on July 22, 2010, 11:12:06 PM
Not to fussed, though thats like asking..... whats a 2 year old think about the current economic climate :)
Quote from: melvin on July 22, 2010, 11:14:44 PM
looks really great, mate. i like it [thumbsup]
btw ... did you take the pcs @ the bay run area?
Nah, just on the way home from work at Hen and Chicken bay, though i do live at Birken Head on the bay run.
next time i'd be going to the warriors i'll collect you on my way from Rozelle
sounds good, im wanting to go for a ride on either monday or tuesday.... ill send you a message, a day or so before hand
Looks good Cakeman....love the gold bit's...nice [thumbsup]
Quote from: cakeman on July 22, 2010, 11:49:23 PM
sounds good, im wanting to go for a ride on either monday or tuesday.... ill send you a message, a day or so before hand
next week can only do monday. PM me when ready
Cakeman what a change to the bike just by changing the colour of the wheels! I like[thumbsup]
I have been looking at my white wheels and thinking what a pain in the backside they are showing up the brake dust etc.
I have been looking at the option painting the wheels in that grey colour the 998's had.
Anyone got any sugestions for my red s2r???
Rob [popcorn]
The black on red S2R has always looked good, in my opinion....
Maybe a dark grey, but after Matty's gold wheels I'm open to gold as well [thumbsup]
.... and of course, if you want to be radical - red wheels with some black parts?
Quote from: stopintime on July 23, 2010, 01:42:10 AM
.... and of course, if you want to be radical - red wheels with some black parts?
like that?
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/2381761420_2e9811ab9c_b.jpg)
cakeman, wheels looks awesome, congrats & well done. Your just gonna have to update your profile pic now also!
(I'm in Drummoyne and also thought that those pics were from around here)
Quote from: melvin on July 23, 2010, 02:51:33 AM
like that?
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/2381761420_2e9811ab9c_b.jpg)
Looking good Rob! [thumbsup]
Yea thought about the black but this would look too standard but now looking at Robs sugestion looks like something to think about.
One more... My fav ;)
(http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww283/alosurdo/Duke/DukeHDR.jpg)
Quote from: cakeman on July 23, 2010, 11:23:54 PM
One more... My fav ;)
(http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww283/alosurdo/Duke/DukeHDR.jpg)
Oh no, another bloody photographer ;) [laugh]
Nice piccy [thumbsup]