Ducati Monster Forum

I have a new project, my single sided swingarm S4. I will change a few things around to give the bike a fresh look. Trouble is I'm having "writers block" of sorts. I can't seem to come up with a color scheme that convinces me will look good. So I'm counting on you select fine individuals of impeccable taste to provide some consulting.  ;D

I have an extra tank that was dented and an extra rear cowl. I'm having the dent repaired but haven't decided on what color to paint the tank. I will have the cowl painted to match as well.

As it stands I will have a few other changes/additions made to the bike. Here's the list of what will be added.
1. A resprung, revalved 749 rear showa shock
2. Wheels powder coated (not decided in color...something to flow with the tank)
3. Powder coat SSS (not decided in color....see above  :P)
4. Full CF Arrow shotgun exhaust, the pipes will be ceramic coated black.
5. Cycle Cat rearsets
6. Will be purchasing a new sprocket hub and chain to go with the new look of the bike.
7. New SBK CF front fender and new shorty CF rear hugger
8. Tail chop

The tank/cowl will influence the rest of the bike so I would appreciate visuals. Please post up pics of any Monsters with the silver frame that look kickasstic.  [thumbsup]

Here's the subject.
(http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k582/joaramos/DSC02142.jpg)

i had a dark with the silver frame. really liked that combo.

have you tried out the configurator (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/configurators/SSS_Configurator.swf)?

Many times... :P

red or orange frame with silver tank/cowl   [drool]

I think the swingarm and the engine should be the same color, either both silver(ish) or both black. [thumbsup]

Do it up in a reverse Paul smart color combo.

Silver & royal blue are an awesome combo. You could polish the swinger unyil it matches the frame and then paint the tank and cowl royal blue with a fat silver stripe down the middle.

Thanks for the suggestions.

I'm not tearing the bike down to paint the frame so I'm going to work with the silver.

Here's El Matador's suggestion, which I like.
Gold wheels too much?
Brown suede or alcantara reupholstered seat?

(http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k582/joaramos/DSC02142-1-1.jpg)

I know, I know............my skills are lacking.  :-X

Thoughts?

no to the seat. i was thinking more baby blue. its a popular color actually. baby blue and orange....GT40 anyone?

The blue and gold thing is horrendous.

I think you should just paint the rear wheel to match the front and swing arm to match the frame and be done with it. It would look awesome.

I'm with you on this.  Original bike looks fine, just needs some refinement and no need for a total repaint.  Red and Silver were made for each other.

The Senna colors are by far my favorite. Red frame/wheels with dark gray tank and seat cowl  [drool]

I can see why you want to change it up.

I mean the bike looks good as it is, but you definitely have an odd distribution of colors - lots of black at the back, red up top, silver mid & front.


That said, I personally would change the color of the frame and swingarm first.

Flat black with a silver frame. The official colors of awesome in 2003.  ;D

Here is my favorite silver framed Monster.
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/M800_Wheels014.jpg?t=1304534526)

I like it, it has that classic, cool styling, and looks very clean.

Yeah that looks awesome. 999 wheels make me wish it had a 4V engine in it though. Hehe.

Thanks for the feedback guys.

I have a plan now.  [thumbsup]