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Got a lower fairing for the Super Hawk.

Started by Jake D, August 23, 2006, 07:59:15 AM

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Jake D

Not that any of you might care, but I just got a lower fairing for my new bike.  Purely a cosmetic move, but I like it.  Here is an actual picture of the lower.  It is red.  I need to have it repainted.

Should I paint it blue to match my bike, or should I go with a different color, like silver or black?

And no, Destro, I won't leave it red.  This is not a KU theme bike.

2003 Honda VTR1000F Super Hawk 996

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Jake D

Here is my bike without the lower.  This is the color blue.  I am getting a quote on painting the lower.  If it cost too much, I may rattle can the lower flat black or something.

2003 Honda VTR1000F Super Hawk 996

Many of the ancients believe that Jake D was made of solid stone.

natedawg120

that will look real nice once you get it on.  I think it balances the bike out nicely.
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Leave it  red. Rattle can a white stripe somewhere on your bike. You can be super-patriot! :laugh:

I like the look of it, I'd say get it done blue. Or better yet, have the whole bike done red to match. (Sorry, red's my favorite color.. :laugh:)
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Thanks!  I got a good deal on it. They can be pretty expensive new.  Hopefully, even with a re-paint, I will save some bucks.

Actually, blue is a much faster color.  Gloss black might look cool too.  But RED is not an option! 
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blue05twin

Go Yellow to match your rim stripes and shock  :icon_mrgreen:

Or blue to match the bike either way it will look good on your bike
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Jake D

LOL.  Yeah.  Yellow did occur to me, too.  I am having trouble picturing it. 
There is a new product out that is a spray on paint shield that looks and works just like spray paint, but you can power was it off.  I may try that with yellow (if they have yellow) before I have it painted. 

I'm still waiting on the quote to color match the blue.
2003 Honda VTR1000F Super Hawk 996

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pantablo

Quote from: vtlion on August 23, 2006, 08:29:00 AM
paint to match. :thumb:
+1

Quote from: Jake D on August 23, 2006, 08:56:23 AM
LOL. Yeah. Yellow did occur to me, too. I am having trouble picturing it.
this group is pretty experienced with photoshop...LOL. they should be able to help...
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Quote from: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 09:47:40 PM...not like normal sex, either...like sex with chicks.

Jake D

I'll need to take a picture of my bike with the lower on it then, for photoshop to make much sense. 

I am thinking of putting a Pablo head on the lower, one on each side, and another Pablo head on the undertail.   
2003 Honda VTR1000F Super Hawk 996

Many of the ancients believe that Jake D was made of solid stone.

blue05twin

Quote from: Jake D on August 23, 2006, 09:21:51 AM
I'll need to take a picture of my bike with the lower on it then, for photoshop to make much sense. 

I am thinking of putting a Pablo head on the lower, one on each side, and another Pablo head on the undertail.   

How will you keep all the women from drooling on your bike?  :laugh:

Just imagine this color scheme on your bike

Pilot 22.5, Mid 65 , Mains 147.5, Mixture screw 3.5 turns out

Even if the voices aren't real they have some good ideas.

Jake D

Dude, I can't keep the women from drooling on my bike as it is.  :laugh:

When I look at that, I see that the lower is black and it looks good. 
2003 Honda VTR1000F Super Hawk 996

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pantablo

save money-krylon the flat black on there...
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Quote from: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 09:47:40 PM...not like normal sex, either...like sex with chicks.

Jake D

Okay.  I got the quote back to have it color matched to the bike. 

$75.  Not too bad.  I'll take it.  I think I am going to have him add a custom graphic.  You know, with the blue paint peeling back on the lower with fire or steel showing underneath it. 

Any ideas? 

I'm just kidding about that custom paint, but if you have a good idea, I'll listen!
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CirclesCenter

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Jake D

Thanks.  It should have it all painted and installed in a couple weeks.

$150 if want some sweet custom painted graphics on there.
2003 Honda VTR1000F Super Hawk 996

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CirclesCenter

Oh yeah BTW, your bike makes me splooge.
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