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« Reply #15 on: September 02, 2011, 10:32:42 AM »

here is rmartin's ti framed mosnter with a black swingarm:



i think he ano'ed the swingarm, but i'm not sure... i think he posted about it a while back

he did, here is the thread, but it looks like he might have painted it or did something to make it a lot more glossy:

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=49960.msg914208#msg914208

and personally, i like the black best.  red stands out a bit too much and is a bit too "blingy"
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« Reply #16 on: September 02, 2011, 10:46:06 AM »

I am kinda liking the dark grey (if it's complete grey).
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« Reply #17 on: September 02, 2011, 12:19:31 PM »

Funny, black&red looks a lot better than I thought it would. If you want something unique... I haven't seen anybody doing that.
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« Reply #18 on: September 02, 2011, 05:50:12 PM »

Funny, black&red looks a lot better than I thought it would. If you want something unique... I haven't seen anybody doing that.

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Yep. I kinda like the black/red combo

ok I just looked at the picture again

I like the black/red combo a lot!
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« Reply #19 on: September 03, 2011, 05:32:36 AM »


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« Reply #20 on: September 03, 2011, 07:21:24 AM »

Did anyone suggest painting the swingarm red?
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« Reply #21 on: September 03, 2011, 07:34:05 AM »

Did anyone suggest painting the swingarm red?

They did  Wink ,but it's not for me. Looks better on white wheels though.

Csorins photos are a great help waytogo

At the moment I like the red cross members - probably on very dark grey.

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« Reply #22 on: September 03, 2011, 05:52:34 PM »

Do it........








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« Reply #23 on: September 03, 2011, 06:23:53 PM »

Black or dark grey.  Red looks a little too. . . um. . . like you tried too hard.  It's just too much.  The mixed paint is going to drive you nuts, masking, painting and trying to control the edge between the colors.  If you want the color break on the lattice, do it in tape.  It will be easier and reversable. 

Lots of places do dark gray or black hard coat (anodized).  Considering the beating the swingarm takes from the chain run and stuff from the rear tire, a durable coating will look good. . . longer.  Maybe more work than paint but worth it in the long run.
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« Reply #24 on: September 03, 2011, 09:01:43 PM »

I've seen a couple of bikes with red powder coated swing arms like DucHeads and they look great... bow down

Come on Lars its got to be RED... waytogo

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« Reply #25 on: September 03, 2011, 11:38:08 PM »

not sure if i said it,

but match your wheels or your frame.

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« Reply #26 on: September 04, 2011, 07:05:03 AM »

Did anyone suggest painting the swingarm red?

 cheeky   laughingdp

They did  Wink ,but it's not for me. Looks better on white wheels though.

I'm pretty sure white paint/powdercoat sticks to wheels.    Grin

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« Reply #27 on: September 04, 2011, 07:32:20 AM »


Enough with the red  bang head

no red swingarm!!!

One more vote for all red, I'll ditch the project and you won't see the great result Evil

White maybe  Shocked
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« Reply #28 on: September 04, 2011, 10:06:44 AM »

Enough with the red  bang head

no red swingarm!!!

One more vote for all red, I'll ditch the project and you won't see the great result Evil

White maybe  Shocked

Calm down, Calm down Lars it's only a swing arm... Undecided.. Wink Wink

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« Reply #29 on: September 04, 2011, 10:12:43 AM »


BTW Red is the fastest colour... Evil

Especially Red Wheels... Wink Wink

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