|
Title: Wheels: Red or Black? Post by: MonsterMadMarty on November 30, 2014, 11:26:54 PM I've just acquired this '97 M900. I intend to strip it down paint the engine black, add lots of carbon and red anodised goodie, I'm also going to add a S4RS style red stripe down the centre.
So my question: should I leave the wheel black or paint them the same red as the intended stripe? (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s24/martyscott717/92792e847cea27b5f786faa8900984d3_zps5bcb882b.jpg) The red stripe: (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s24/martyscott717/6299a27d6faa9141ba7b7923608a2350_zps0938c141.jpg) Title: Re: Wheels: Red or Black? Post by: Speeddog on December 01, 2014, 12:14:54 AM Wheels red.
Going to stripe the seat cowl too, yes? Red anodised goodies fade. Please paint those calipers black or strip them back to original gold or...something....anything. Title: Re: Wheels: Red or Black? Post by: MonsterMadMarty on December 01, 2014, 12:32:44 AM Going to stripe the seat cowl too YES Red anodised goodies fade. Oh crap..... I didn't know that! Will a coat of clear lacquer help reduced that? Please paint those calipers black or strip them back to original gold or...something....anything. Defiantly, the previous owner has done quite a few poor paint jobs all will be fixed up ;) Title: Re: Wheels: Red or Black? Post by: oldndumb on December 01, 2014, 07:05:16 AM YES Oh crap..... I didn't know that! Will a coat of clear lacquer help reduced that? Nope. Fades to pink varies with each brand with all of them being susceptible. Most experts attribute it to UV exposure but I have noticed that heat is also a contributing factor. I have SpeedyMoto belt covers with red inserts and even though the counter-shaft insert is pretty much protected from the sun, it is on its way to being pretty in pink. [bang] I have tried some high tech acft coating UV protection applications and my red and blacks still faded. Any future anodized bits for me will be either gold or silver/natural. While gold also fades, it usually is not noticeable unless compared to a new part, and certainly not as unpleasant as pink. Title: Re: Wheels: Red or Black? Post by: MonsterMadMarty on December 01, 2014, 08:06:15 AM Nope. Fades to pink varies with each brand with all of them being susceptible. Most experts attribute it to UV exposure but I have noticed that heat is also a contributing factor. I have SpeedyMoto belt covers with red inserts and even though the counter-shaft insert is pretty much protected from the sun, it is on its way to being pretty in pink. [bang] I have tried some high tech acft coating UV protection applications and my red and blacks still faded. Any future anodized bits for me will be either gold or silver/natural. While gold also fades, it usually is not noticeable unless compared to a new part, and certainly not as unpleasant as pink. Cheers, thank you for the input. I have been thinking about maybe gold, maybe a black/red/gold combo! Title: Re: Wheels: Red or Black? Post by: koko64 on December 01, 2014, 12:30:57 PM At least you can see if you like it with the black wheels at first. I have always prefered black or gold wheels personally. Pity the configurator doesn't have more options.
Title: Re: Wheels: Red or Black? Post by: Skybarney on December 01, 2014, 03:15:48 PM it is on its way to being pretty in pink. [bang] I have an Oberon Slave cylinder in Red/pink. It is not all that old (maybe 8k) and I store my bike indoors. Title: Re: Wheels: Red or Black? Post by: DucatiBastard on December 01, 2014, 04:13:27 PM Red pinstripe on black wheel lip would look sweet
Title: Re: Wheels: Red or Black? Post by: MonsterMadMarty on December 01, 2014, 04:42:57 PM Red pinstripe on black wheel lip would look sweet Yes, I've ordered a reflective red pinstripe from fleaBay to see what it looks like. Title: Re: Wheels: Red or Black? Post by: Grampa on December 01, 2014, 04:55:56 PM The reflection looks orange at night... Go non reflect red
Title: Re: Wheels: Red or Black? Post by: Speeddog on December 01, 2014, 04:59:03 PM Then there's always this option: 8)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3038/3078640591_6a5cb98cff_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/5G3QAc) Title: Re: Wheels: Red or Black? Post by: MonsterMadMarty on December 01, 2014, 05:52:44 PM Nice wheels SD not sure my painting skill are up to that level yet!
Re: anodised bolts fading would the blue Titanium bolts fair any better??? Title: Re: Wheels: Red or Black? Post by: Speeddog on December 01, 2014, 06:22:04 PM Nice wheels SD not sure my painting skill are up to that level yet! Re: anodised bolts fading would the blue Titanium bolts fair any better??? Not sure what the blue coating is that's on Ti bolts. Title: Re: Wheels: Red or Black? Post by: ungeheuer on December 02, 2014, 02:07:22 AM Please paint those calipers black or strip them back to original gold or...something....anything. ^^ This.Wheels red. ^^ But not this.Red wheels IMnsHO always look crass. Red pinstripe on black wheel lip would look sweet +1 |