Painting my bike.

Discussion in '1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989' started by SportriderBryan, Aug 27, 2006.

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Red or black.

Poll closed Sep 6, 2006.
  1. Red with black parts

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  2. Black with red striping

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  1. SportriderBryan

    SportriderBryan New Member

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    I have my mind made up between a bright red with black detailing or Jet black with some red striping. What do you think?
     
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    I'm still partial to the stock paint scheme on the 1st gen bikes. I think they get more recognition that way. Just my opinion though.
     
  3. reg71

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    Well red is faster. ;)
     
  4. SportriderBryan

    SportriderBryan New Member

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    Here's the pics I have so far. Don't mock I know it needs paint. It runs like a top though.
     

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    If I had my Druthers I would stay Stock colors if you could.... I will say though...On mine since the paint is a little week I have been half tempted to do a black and white paint job.... in the same style ast the red white and blue....

    But for you the Black with red is screaming to me...LOL
     
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    MrJoelieC New Member

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    I just noticed... You do know that you have the somewhat rare aftermarket fairing right? You bastard! LOL
     
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    I voted red with black accents. Just because it doesn't show every little swirl mark or scratch.
     
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    Go red. I have a black bike and need everyone else to paint thiers another color so I can be unique :p
     
  9. JOHNNYRR

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    Go back to the original colors. Honda had it right back then. You will get many compliments for a correctly restored classic.
     
  10. SportriderBryan

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    Got lucky with that one. It's in pretty good shape too.
     
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    I will also vote for the red, white and blue.
     
  12. SportriderBryan

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    Here's where we're at now. I picked up the paint yesterday and hopefully will start painting soon. Going with Pearl red with black stripes and other black details. I was not one of the people that favored the stock paint, actually I'm the type of person that always has to have acustom paint job. I will post more once progress is achieved.
     

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    heres the red coat and some black where I need to mask the Honda logo. Next is the red on the lower fairing and then the black stripes will get taped out and sprayed.
     

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    Wow, remindes me of my bike. But I can't get the damn thing working. Gotta hate that dual over head cam timing.
     
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    looks pretty good so far Bryan... I am still getting the engine and other stuff sorted out on my 84 also, Konrad. The paint will be a long way off. I may be applying for an extension on my street legal inspection at the DMV as I only have a few weeks left.
     
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    I have a lot of photos from my journey to paint and fix my bike. I'll have to post them.
     
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    Looks like it's tool late but the Euro scheme from the 1st gen has always been my favorite.
     

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  18. SportriderBryan

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    Here's the paint completed.

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    Hi,
    I have been woking on my 83 ceptor 750 v-twin all summer and i had to sand blast the fram and the colors that i went through were crazy, i settled for a white frame with everything elts GTO Blue and the bike tured out great, but still need a few things done, but when you chose your colors picture the bile first with the colors you chose cause you might change your mind
     
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