What would a red white and blue 5th gen look like? - Page 2

Britt · 07-14-2008, 06:34 AM

Does anyone know roughly what it should cost to paint a VFR a solid color? I would love to have mine in the Blue that was not offered in the US. Before I even bought my red 01, I talked with someone local who was highly regarded on another forum, and when I sent him a picture of a VFR, he said he would have to charge a grand to paint it blue (with clear coat and decals).

$1000 seems excessive to me, however if I were to do it I would want it done right...

JTC · 07-14-2008, 06:37 AM

Done right... a "G" sounds about right. In SoCal anyway.

VT Viffer · 07-14-2008, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Britt

SWEET! Thanks for the idea! If my bike ever needs paint (not now, she looks like she just emerged from a 1996 time capsule), that's it!!!

Joey_Dude · 07-14-2008, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Britt

$1000 seems excessive to me, however if I were to do it I would want it done right...

Did you ever think about just buying the blue fairings from somewhere in Europe? Even if it was a few hundred more than a repainting it would be worth it because the problem is that once you get scratches you'll see the red paint underneath.

DAN-SLO · 07-14-2008, 10:45 AM

RWB red fender is my favorite,like it!

Britt · 07-14-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Joey_Dude

Did you ever think about just buying the blue fairings from somewhere in Europe? Even if it was a few hundred more than a repainting it would be worth it because the problem is that once you get scratches you'll see the red paint underneath.

Yes I have considered that and have spent some time trying to find an online parts list with part numbers and prices for the blue. No luck so far. I would imagine that shipping would be pricey considering the size and a fuel tank has to be fairly expensive to ship due to the weight.

Maybe someone out there with an immaculate blue one wants to trade me for some immaculate red parts. Somehow, I don't see that happening.....

I don't know, if pricing was not outrageous I could see doing it, but even a grand to paint it a new color seems like to much to me personally.

safetypro10 · 07-14-2008, 12:02 PM

1. On the paint job, I found a guy in Austin, TX, Taylor Blair at Blair Graphics that will do a single color for $450. He did the paint job on the Rothmans for me. I supplied paint codes and decals, he did the rest. A little more than that though.

2. Try our Canadian bros for the blue bodywork. Its been done before, ask Tourmeister.

Larry

Superceptor02 · 07-14-2008, 01:34 PM

I am really impressed with you guys photoshop skills the bikes look good. I think if you go RWB you need white wheels.

crynsie · 07-19-2008, 08:49 PM

Thanks for the mock up of the 4th Gen!
After my off, all of my plastics were broken :(

I have put them in for welding, painting etc, I wanted a RWB scheme, so the mock up is just what I was looking for!

I will post some pics when I get it all painted up and looking purdy

VT Viffer · 07-25-2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by crynsie

Thanks for the mock up of the 4th Gen!
After my off, all of my plastics were broken :(

I have put them in for welding, painting etc, I wanted a RWB scheme, so the mock up is just what I was looking for!

I will post some pics when I get it all painted up and looking purdy

Be sure to share before the paint is dry. I have toyed with this idea for quite some time - I think an RC30 paint scheme on the 4G will look stellar.

terry · 07-26-2008, 08:04 AM

Fixed broken image link...

crynsie · 07-27-2008, 05:49 PM

Just dropped off the pic to the painter / fairing guy.

He was impressed and is now going to start with the painting etc.

A good guy to work with (considering the mess I presented him with at the beginning) and all up going to cost around 2700.00 New Zealand dollars...
I think that is about 1800.00 US...ish...

Will keep you all informed..hopefully about 3-4 weeks..

crynsie · 09-23-2008, 12:40 AM

Well, it is finally finished...

I wont go into all the details and dollars, but I am officially now veeeery poor.

Really, really happy with the result and the finish is excellent!

SLOVFR · 09-23-2008, 01:06 AM

Nice job! Now you need to powder coat the wheels white with an 8 spoke rear and a high mount pipe :)

crynsie · 09-23-2008, 01:37 AM

Just put up a few more shots in my gallery... including some arty black and white pics (not the point I know, but they look good

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Richard Thompson · 09-23-2008, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Joey_Dude

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whooooweee..Joey! thats Captain Americas ride right there!

all cred to you guys, thats some great work with photoshop.

Richard Thompson · 09-23-2008, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by crynsie

Just put up a few more shots in my gallery... including some arty black and white pics (not the point I know, but they look good

)

welcome aboard crysnie, good to see another 'jafa' on the boards.

where abouts in AKL are ya at?

crynsie · 09-23-2008, 02:27 AM

Living up Whangaparaoa.

Nice and cloase to the great roads up north, and the beach...

Where are you?

I have seen a couple of red gen 6's around on my way in to work...

Niiiiice

Richard Thompson · 09-23-2008, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by crynsie

Living up Whangaparaoa.

Nice and cloase to the great roads up north, and the beach...

Where are you?

I have seen a couple of red gen 6's around on my way in to work...

Niiiiice

im in the south east, close to Botany.

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07-14-2008, 06:34 AM	#31 (permalink)
Britt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Last Online: Today 06:54 AM Location: Westmont, IL - Find Me! My Ride: 2001 VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 180 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Does anyone know roughly what it should cost to paint a VFR a solid color? I would love to have mine in the Blue that was not offered in the US. Before I even bought my red 01, I talked with someone local who was highly regarded on another forum, and when I sent him a picture of a VFR, he said he would have to charge a grand to paint it blue (with clear coat and decals). $1000 seems excessive to me, however if I were to do it I would want it done right... __________________ 2001 VFR Corbin Seat, Heli Bars, Givi Smoked Touring Windshield, SOS Priority Plus Taillight Modulator, Blue Sea 5025 Fuse Panel, Symtec Grip Heaters, Stebel Nautilus Air Horn, Throttlemeister, Garmin Nuvi 200 w/ Ram Tank Mount, BLS Peg Lowering Blocks "If you have a pulse, these four gear-driven cams pushing 16 valves at 10,500 RPM will quicken it." Tim Carrithers, Motorcyclist Magazine - June 2006

07-14-2008, 06:37 AM	#32 (permalink)
JTC Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Last Online: 11-11-2008 01:16 AM Location: SOCAL - Find Me! My Ride: '06 VFR800 Interceptor Posts: 185 Thanks: 702 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Done right... a "G" sounds about right. In SoCal anyway. __________________ http://vfrworld.com/photos/data/503/vtecbadgexsmall.png

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DAN-SLO Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Last Online: 11-17-2008 10:44 AM My Ride: 03 VFR 800 Posts: 162 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	RWB red fender is my favorite,like it! __________________

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safetypro10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Last Online: 11-19-2008 03:35 PM Posts: 118 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Rwb 1. On the paint job, I found a guy in Austin, TX, Taylor Blair at Blair Graphics that will do a single color for $450. He did the paint job on the Rothmans for me. I supplied paint codes and decals, he did the rest. A little more than that though. 2. Try our Canadian bros for the blue bodywork. Its been done before, ask Tourmeister. Larry

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Superceptor02 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 08:51 PM Location: Tennessee My Ride: 2002 VFR Interceptor 1983 CB 1000 Custom 1983 Magna V45 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am really impressed with you guys photoshop skills the bikes look good. I think if you go RWB you need white wheels.

07-19-2008, 08:49 PM	#39 (permalink)
crynsie Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 10:14 AM Location: Auckland, New Zealand - Find Me! My Ride: 97 750 VFR (RIP) View my Photo Gallery Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the mock up of the 4th Gen! After my off, all of my plastics were broken :( I have put them in for welding, painting etc, I wanted a RWB scheme, so the mock up is just what I was looking for! I will post some pics when I get it all painted up and looking purdy __________________ deep, deep, deep undercover

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terry Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Last Online: 10-11-2008 07:28 AM My Ride: 1993 Honda VFR750f Posts: 37 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Fixed broken image link...

07-27-2008, 05:49 PM	#42 (permalink)
crynsie Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 10:14 AM Location: Auckland, New Zealand - Find Me! My Ride: 97 750 VFR (RIP) View my Photo Gallery Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Progress Just dropped off the pic to the painter / fairing guy. He was impressed and is now going to start with the painting etc. A good guy to work with (considering the mess I presented him with at the beginning) and all up going to cost around 2700.00 New Zealand dollars... I think that is about 1800.00 US...ish... Will keep you all informed..hopefully about 3-4 weeks.. __________________ deep, deep, deep undercover

09-23-2008, 01:06 AM	#44 (permalink)
SLOVFR Uber Guru Join Date: Oct 2006 Last Online: Yesterday 08:33 PM Location: Pismo Beach Ca. - Find Me! My Ride: 97 vfr 750 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,167 Thanks: 16 Thanked 27 Times in 19 Posts	Nice job! Now you need to powder coat the wheels white with an 8 spoke rear and a high mount pipe :)

09-23-2008, 01:37 AM	#45 (permalink)
crynsie Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 10:14 AM Location: Auckland, New Zealand - Find Me! My Ride: 97 750 VFR (RIP) View my Photo Gallery Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	More Pics Just put up a few more shots in my gallery... including some arty black and white pics (not the point I know, but they look good) __________________ deep, deep, deep undercover

09-23-2008, 02:27 AM	#48 (permalink)
crynsie Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 10:14 AM Location: Auckland, New Zealand - Find Me! My Ride: 97 750 VFR (RIP) View my Photo Gallery Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Living up Whangaparaoa. Nice and cloase to the great roads up north, and the beach... Where are you? I have seen a couple of red gen 6's around on my way in to work... Niiiiice __________________ deep, deep, deep undercover