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Streetfighter (Paul Smart?) Cafe? hmmm

Started by DucatiTorrey, April 22, 2011, 05:10:01 PM

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DucatiTorrey

April 22, 2011, 05:10:01 PM
yeah i dont know, photoshopped, ugly.
all it really is is a new light (696 / 1100) and color
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zarn02

#1
April 23, 2011, 12:28:17 AM Last Edit: April 24, 2011, 04:21:24 PM by zarn02
Wait, what?

*scratches head*

Well, the frame goes well with the gold-tinted bits on the bike, but that particular shade of gray looks a bit too close to plastic, or primer.

And the yellow stripe does nothing for it.

Or am I missing something here?
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Raux

#2
April 23, 2011, 12:38:27 AM
I see where you are going and I had originally looked at that paint scheme and the 'old blue' on my rebuild

the green frame 750 SS is a classic. I think any Ducati done with it would be an instant hit if done right.

rideserotta

#3
April 23, 2011, 05:58:06 AM
Horrid color combo. Each on its own might be nice. Gold, green, gray. Together... [puke]
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ducatiz

#4
April 23, 2011, 06:48:56 AM Last Edit: April 23, 2011, 07:04:53 AM by ducatiz
Quote from: rideserotta on April 23, 2011, 05:58:06 AM
Horrid color combo. Each on its own might be nice. Gold, green, gray. Together... [puke]

yeah.. horrid.. [roll]



the problem is that there is too much BLACK.  the bevel engine is polished aluminum and the Borrani wheels are chrome.

the yellow stripe is too big, and sort of out of place.
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m1moto

#5
April 23, 2011, 07:03:27 AM
I think Raux is is right -  any Ducati done in the classic green frame combo would be a hit if done right. With emphasis on done right. I think it all comes down to the details; the position of the stripe on the side of the tank, the tank decals and then to replicate the font for any other numbers and words that you want to use. Here's one of my favorite green frames from http://www.ducatimeccanica.com/



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rideserotta

#6
April 23, 2011, 07:05:31 AM
I guess I should say the execution is horrid. I know, I know.... But before you rail on me remember, that's why they make chocolate and vanilla.
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ducatiz

#7
April 23, 2011, 07:25:15 AM
Quote from: rideserotta on April 23, 2011, 07:05:31 AM
I guess I should say the execution is horrid. I know, I know.... But before you rail on me remember, that's why they make chocolate and vanilla.

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muskrat

#8
April 23, 2011, 09:33:58 AM
 [thumbsdown]
Can we thin the gene pool? 

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xcaptainxbloodx

#9
April 24, 2011, 08:45:46 AM
beyond the execution, I would question the "why" of it. the streetfighter is an amazing bike, paul smart is a legend, but the streetfighter (as a style) and he are seperated by DECADES. when I think tribute bike to a legendary racer of ducati's past an ultra angular modern superbike turned hooligan urban streetbike does not come to mind.

but thats just me. even a rossi edition streetfighter would bug me because unless its got a ton of "race" goodies its just a poser machine (I mean that literally, its styled to pose.) and its not a bike that a racer would have anything to do with. I guess I just hate it when the only thing that makes a bike a special edition is a few coats of paint to create a loose tie in to some portion of what it claims to be.

rockaduc

#10
April 24, 2011, 09:58:30 AM
Quote from: xcaptainxbloodx on April 24, 2011, 08:45:46 AM
beyond the execution, I would question the "why" of it. the streetfighter is an amazing bike, paul smart is a legend, but the streetfighter (as a style) and he are seperated by DECADES. when I think tribute bike to a legendary racer of ducati's past an ultra angular modern superbike turned hooligan urban streetbike does not come to mind.

but thats just me. even a rossi edition streetfighter would bug me because unless its got a ton of "race" goodies its just a poser machine (I mean that literally, its styled to pose.) and its not a bike that a racer would have anything to do with. I guess I just hate it when the only thing that makes a bike a special edition is a few coats of paint to create a loose tie in to some portion of what it claims to be.

Can I get an AMEN?!  I totally agree.
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ShiftSix

#11
April 26, 2011, 08:52:54 AM
correct me if i am wrong. but isnt that "stripe" on the tank, just a unpainted patch showing the fiberglass tank underneath the clear coat?

spolic

#12
April 26, 2011, 08:59:27 AM
AMEN
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duccarlos

#13
April 26, 2011, 09:05:35 AM
Quote from: xcaptainxbloodx on April 24, 2011, 08:45:46 AM
beyond the execution, I would question the "why" of it. the streetfighter is an amazing bike, paul smart is a legend, but the streetfighter (as a style) and he are seperated by DECADES. when I think tribute bike to a legendary racer of ducati's past an ultra angular modern superbike turned hooligan urban streetbike does not come to mind.

but thats just me. even a rossi edition streetfighter would bug me because unless its got a ton of "race" goodies its just a poser machine (I mean that literally, its styled to pose.) and its not a bike that a racer would have anything to do with. I guess I just hate it when the only thing that makes a bike a special edition is a few coats of paint to create a loose tie in to some portion of what it claims to be.

+1
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ducatiz

#14
April 27, 2011, 01:05:07 PM
Quote from: ShiftSix on April 26, 2011, 08:52:54 AM
correct me if i am wrong. but isnt that "stripe" on the tank, just a unpainted patch showing the fiberglass tank underneath the clear coat?

on the original bike, yes.  they were yellow because the fibreglass yellowed, they were originally milky-clear.
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