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Title: What color combo should I use? Post by: jfisher2 on August 14, 2008, 04:34:56 PM This winter I plan to tear down my recently purchased M900 (see first pic below) and repaint as the frame has battery acid damage and tank has a few dings/scratches. I know I want to go red with the frame, but am slightly torn between what color to go with the tank and front fender. I was pretty set on the gloss black like the 695 set up, but then I saw some pics today of a titanium s4r and got a nice warm IZ_ feeling inside. Red on red also looks nice. I'm wondering what color combo of the three below people think is best?
(http://thumb12.webshots.net/t/69/569/7/84/11/2183784110060770372vzYnJa_th.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2183784110060770372vzYnJa) (http://thumb12.webshots.net/t/72/72/8/0/8/2880800080060770372yOYqKg_th.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2880800080060770372yOYqKg) (http://thumb12.webshots.net/t/65/765/1/93/26/2717193260060770372Zvufos_th.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2717193260060770372Zvufos) (http://thumb12.webshots.net/t/72/72/9/91/48/2463991480060770372Mkxqdd_th.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2463991480060770372Mkxqdd) Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: kopfjäger on August 14, 2008, 04:43:01 PM The Ti with the red frame is hot, but Black with the gold frame like you have is classic. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: Howley on August 14, 2008, 05:10:32 PM Black with black frame :P
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/howleylongboards/BikePortrait.jpg) Red on red looks hot on the old bikes too, so does red on a gold frame. Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: jfisher2 on August 14, 2008, 05:26:45 PM yeah, my last monster (750) was red on gold and I did like that...but I'm pretty stuck on the red frame for this one. I'm leaning towards Ti right now.
(http://thumb12.webshots.net/t/69/569/9/38/91/2881938910060770372ktDKbe_th.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2881938910060770372ktDKbe) Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: jfisher2 on August 14, 2008, 05:28:45 PM I should also note that the tail is getting chopped and I will probably chop a few inches (less than last bike, especially since these cans are completely cored) off of the cans and paint them black
Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: kopfjäger on August 14, 2008, 05:30:50 PM Seriously bro. Who cares what we think, it's your bike. Paint it the way you want it. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: Bbrent on August 14, 2008, 05:54:17 PM the titanium with the red frame hits hard for me. I'd do that but use a different tank badge to set it apart.
Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: NateDog on August 14, 2008, 06:03:35 PM Ti with red frame. [thumbsup]
Almost better than [bacon] ... Almost ;) Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: DucatiBastard on August 14, 2008, 06:29:30 PM definately the Ti/Red combo, check out this thread http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=5549.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=5549.0)
I have fallen in love with this bike Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: jfisher2 on August 14, 2008, 06:49:29 PM definately the Ti/Red combo, check out this thread http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=5549.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=5549.0) I have fallen in love with this bike Yeah, that's where the Ti/Red pic is from and reading that is when I really starting considering this scheme. Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: DucatiBastard on August 14, 2008, 06:50:34 PM my bad, didn't look close at the pic, looks badass though...
Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: TAftonomos on August 14, 2008, 06:58:21 PM (http://thumb12.webshots.net/t/65/765/1/93/26/2717193260060770372Zvufos_th.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2717193260060770372Zvufos) Thats my sheeot right there :) I like it, but I warn you the eggshell paint isn't easy to care for.. It doesn't take kindly to ANY kind of stains, road tar or grime, etc.. If/when I repaint, I'll be doing the same color....but it'll be glossy and easier to care for. Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: Buckethead on August 14, 2008, 07:08:58 PM Shit. Now you've got me thinking about that combo for my Sport Classic.
Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: kopfjäger on August 14, 2008, 08:05:28 PM Shit. Now you've got me thinking about that combo for my Sport Classic. That would be sweet. Go for it. [thumbsup] Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: Buckethead on August 14, 2008, 08:12:15 PM Yes, yes it would.
Now I just have to wait for winter. Only another couple of months away up here in Maine. Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: m9hundo on August 14, 2008, 08:39:56 PM white on red frame with black wheels, classy IMO
Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: Big Troubled Bear on August 14, 2008, 10:04:30 PM Red frame Ti Tank [thumbsup]
Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: TAftonomos on August 15, 2008, 09:39:19 PM Shit. Now you've got me thinking about that combo for my Sport Classic. And here I am thinking about PC'ing my frame PS Blue, and painting the monster silver :D Always greener on the other side loL! Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: uclabiker06 on August 16, 2008, 04:11:47 PM Definitely the Ti/Red. BUT, where are you going to get it painted? Do you think it will come out to the same quality as the OEM? I ask because I might be painting mine too but I am going to get a "Dark" black paint job. I just want to make sure I can find someone who can make it come out as nice as the OEM dark.
Quote Thats my sheeot right there Smiley I like it, but I warn you the eggshell paint isn't easy to care for.. It doesn't take kindly to ANY kind of stains, road tar or grime, etc.. Dude, your sheeot is so nooice. I actually saw that bike with a completely blacked out screen in place of the clear one and it really complimented the stealthy look of the bike...just a suggestion. ;) Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: vampireduc on August 16, 2008, 05:49:22 PM Black, everything...but the tank....with red decals. IMHO.
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/vampireduc/IMG_6304.jpg) Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: jfisher2 on August 16, 2008, 07:09:11 PM Definitely the Ti/Red. BUT, where are you going to get it painted? Do you think it will come out to the same quality as the OEM? I ask because I might be painting mine too but I am going to get a "Dark" black paint job. I just want to make sure I can find someone who can make it come out as nice as the OEM dark. Dude, your sheeot is so nooice. I actually saw that bike with a completely blacked out screen in place of the clear one and it really complimented the stealthy look of the bike...just a suggestion. ;) A good local painter should be able to match the finish. Mine will probably look a little different, however, because I'll get a few coats of glossy clear to protect the paint job and also for easier upkeep, rather than the flat finish. Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: jfisher2 on August 16, 2008, 07:11:19 PM Black, everything...but the tank....with red decals. IMHO. (http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/vampireduc/IMG_6304.jpg) I know that a lot of people like this look, but for some reason the white tank really throws me off and doesn't look good to me.....maybe I'm just paranoid of the black and whites with the lights on top? I do like the black work on the rest of the bike though! Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: uclabiker06 on August 16, 2008, 07:43:56 PM Quote A good local painter should be able to match the finish. Mine will probably look a little different, however, because I'll get a few coats of glossy clear to protect the paint job and also for easier upkeep, rather than the flat finish. That makes sense. But it won't look the same. I think its worth the extra maintenance. I think if you put these on http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/TANKSLAPPER/Accessories/TANKSLAPPER.html (http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/TANKSLAPPER/Accessories/TANKSLAPPER.html) there would be nothing to really maintain as long as you don't scratch it. Don't mean to thread jack but does anyone know if the eggshell finish of the Ti is the same as the finish on the Dark matte black tanks? In other words is the only difference the color? They both look matte. I think the Ti is a satin finish while the Darks are a matte finish but not sure. Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: uclabiker06 on August 16, 2008, 07:46:39 PM EDIT: Never mind about that tankslapper product cuz it wouldn't work on a matte finish.
Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: duc996 on August 17, 2008, 02:25:56 AM All black for me. :)
Title: Re: What color combo should I use? Post by: jfisher2 on August 17, 2008, 04:20:07 AM Thats my sheeot right there :) I like it, but I warn you the eggshell paint isn't easy to care for.. It doesn't take kindly to ANY kind of stains, road tar or grime, etc.. If/when I repaint, I'll be doing the same color....but it'll be glossy and easier to care for. FHE from TAftonomos is why I mentioned it might be better to go with glossy clear for easier maintenance rather than the eggshell finish |