I have a friend that is going to paint my bike for the cost of paint!!! Any suggestions on what color? He can put anything on it, any design. I need some suggestions.
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/shortybd11/detail?.dir=9580re2&.dnm=fa1fre2.jpg&.src=ph
my bike now...it's purple, not a good pic. Please no, get another bike, etc...comments. It's not going to cost me anything but paint. My rims are silver. Any suggestions are welcome, photoshop it if you want!!
I think everyone knows that candy antares red is the best gs color ever.
Ducati Pearl White:
(http://blogimg0.ifrance.com/00/00/76/30442.jpg)
Triumph Fusion White:
(http://www.cortexity.com:8080/nicksblog/images/triumph_speedtriple.jpg)
White bikes look good.
if you go for a color other than white...do a candy...candies are the best...mine is blue...but you can easily do any other color..it makes the color pop and if you use a high metal flake base it really shines.. check out www.alsacorp.com (http://www.alsacorp.com)
Goto Duplicolor, try Dodge (Chrysler) Imperial Blue Pearl. My trucks that color and it beautiful O0 :thumb:
found a couple of blues I like and reds, but still looking. any cool decals or designs that would look good on gs?
Quote from: heatherg11 on June 04, 2007, 06:17:47 PM
found a couple of blues I like and reds, but still looking. any cool decals or designs that would look good on gs?
I like the plain simple S on the gas tank (like on SV650s).
My bikes getting painted on the cost of paint , im getting a blue metalflake , no decals or graphics , it doesnt really work , suzuki written somewhere would be nice, if your paying for paint , depending on how good he/she is , you can get , metalflake , candy , Flip, anything , and with the rims , why not get them painted and laqoured to?
Maybe do an Old School English S on the tank right around th gas fill. Nothin on the sides :thumb:
Quote from: trumpetguy on June 04, 2007, 08:36:25 PM
Quote from: heatherg11 on June 04, 2007, 06:17:47 PM
found a couple of blues I like and reds, but still looking. any cool decals or designs that would look good on gs?
I like the plain simple S on the gas tank (like on SV650s).
Def go with just the S on the tank.
I am partial to the blue you were going to sell me ...
Cool.
Srinath.
I have a '94 GS and I love the color of red it was painted with from the factory. I think whites may be a chore to keep clean. I think reds and blues are the best colors. just my 2 cents.
rims were just painted silver by dgyver...not going to touch them-they look great!! So, it's gotta go with the silver rims, they aren't changing.
Quote from: jordan172005 on June 05, 2007, 08:22:20 AM
I have a '94 GS and I love the color of red it was painted with from the factory. I think whites may be a chore to keep clean. I think reds and blues are the best colors. just my 2 cents.
White isn't so bad to keep clean, now black is a b$%^h :laugh: :laugh:
I actually just saw a white bike out when I was out for lunch....it was pretty sweet looking.
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=34917.msg389667#msg389667 (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=34917.msg389667#msg389667)
That is a pretty cool decal. It's my favorite suzuki tank design AND it's reflective.
But...that purple is beautiful... :cry: ;)
Quote from: pandy on June 05, 2007, 11:07:25 AM
But...that purple is beautiful... :cry: ;)
I knew that at least one person would cry about it being beautiful :laugh: :laugh:
The purple reminds me of grape Popsicles..you know..the kind that taste like cough syrup? Which in turn make me want to lick the tank just to make sure it doesn't taste like grape Popsicles. So there..if you don't want random strangers licking your bike you shouldn't keep it purple :laugh:
Quote from: Onlypastrana199 on June 05, 2007, 11:33:38 AM
The purple reminds me of grape Popsicles..you know..the kind that taste like cough syrup? Which in turn make me want to lick the tank just to make sure it doesn't taste like grape Popsicles. So there..if you don't want random strangers licking your bike you shouldn't keep it purple :laugh:
Do you have any pictures of your paint job that you could post up other than the one you use for your avatar?
I think brighter, wild colors are the way to go... Then add in Metal Flake, Candy, Pearl... Oh man, SICK looking in the sun. :icon_mrgreen:
Pearl White is classy... Yellow, Orange, Bright Green are flashy... Matte Black is mean... Silver is muted classy... Red is fast (but played out)... Pink and baby blue are cute and/or fun... Dark green, Burnt Orange are retro...
It all depends on what you want your bike's attitude to be. I like flashy bikes... Bright, shiny, sparkley... Oh yeah. Anti's Orangesicle is SWEEEEEEEEEEET!!!
So... Come up with a description of your bike, then find a color to match. Do you want Flash or Class? Fun or Mean? etc.
Yeah Anthony's bike is awesome...even better in person..
My bike with the silver metallic and cobalt blue candy..it doesn't show up well in pictures..the color seriously pops in person..ask Alpha..
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1/Onlypastrana199/PokerRun15-1.jpg)
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1/Onlypastrana199/PokerRun11.jpg)
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1/Onlypastrana199/gsatfalls.jpg)
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1/Onlypastrana199/gs07.jpg)
it's not that I don't like the purple...it's my favorite color and always has been. but I'm getting a paint job basically for FREE. Free doesn't come around me very often, so I want to take advantage of it. I don't plan on getting another bike anytime soon either, so this one is gonna last me for a long time. I've seen a bunch of color's I like, but none that just jumped out at me. gonna keep looking til I find that perfect color.
I want flash, but class and definately fun.....doesn't help very much.
I can't get those pics to come up. are they in the gallery?
they aren't, but I'll put them there in just a sec
Billoooo ... nice Pastrami ... anyway the 91 blue is almost that but with silver decals and red stripes around the silver.
Cool.
Srinath.
That two bros can looks NICE.
Are you using it with the "ultra srinath flange" or did you have something else made up?
Class, flash, and fun...
Ok... You're looking at a Classy base color with some sort of flashy/fun graphic or stripe. So... Silver or White pearl/candy/metal flake.... Then a flashy/bright color for the other color.
Anti's bike: http://www.photodump.com/direct/theantibody/anti_bike.jpg
Quote from: seshadri_srinath on June 05, 2007, 12:21:53 PM
Billoooo ... nice Pastrami ... anyway the 91 blue is almost that but with silver decals and red stripes around the silver.
Cool.
Srinath.
No..no its not..i've seen it and its no where near my blue I'm telling you its just the pictures...in person it looks 1000000000 times brighter and better
Quote from: facepants on June 05, 2007, 12:28:58 PM
That two bros can looks NICE.
Are you using it with the "ultra srinath flange" or did you have something else made up?
I love that can..its so throaty and gives me good flow! The midpipe and flange were made by my dad and I, as were the mounting brackets. I think it goes well with the bike...its off a cbr1000 cheapy find off ebay..
Quote from: heatherg11 on June 05, 2007, 12:16:44 PM
I can't get those pics to come up. are they in the gallery?
Don't settle for any color..I too had a set color in my head and I wouldn't stop till I found it..
The pics are now in the gallery http://www.gstwins.com/photogallery/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=onlypastrana199 (http://www.gstwins.com/photogallery/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=onlypastrana199)
that is a great looking blue....what's that color? where can I find it online?- NEVERMIND..you posted it earlier...sorry brain fart.
It's from Alsa Corp (http://www.alsacorp.com) Its the Nevada Silver base (http://alsacorp.com/products/stylin/stylin_price.htm) with the Cobalt Blue Candy (http://alsacorp.com/products/candyconcentrates/candy_price.htm) over the top. Click on any of the pictures there to supersize them. I highly recommend using their paints..better than House of Kolor. I ordered a Quart of base and a 4oz bottle of Candy. I had left overs..enough to repaint my bike again after I wrecked it..
I saw a pic of a silver gs that looked pretty good...silver, black, grey???
I haven't seen an actual BLACK gs yet. All I've seen are super-dark blue, with very very dark blue metal flake (mine).
I'm beginning to like the pearl blues, and since seeing a pearl orange (awesome) I like it too.
Recommending those three colors seem good to me.
On a side - anyone have a pictures of a true factory black, not dark blue ?
:thumb:
Quote from: ohgood on June 05, 2007, 04:48:36 PM
On a side - anyone have a pictures of a true factory black, not dark blue ?
:thumb:
Take a look: http://www.gstwin.com/gs_colors.htm (http://www.gstwin.com/gs_colors.htm)
thanks guys for all the replies....keep them coming. I'm still not decided on a color, and I'm not going to get it painted until I have a color that is ME. I'm open for opinions still. I will post pics if I ever decide on a color. thanks
If was painting a bike, I would probably use a metallic dark charcoal gray base with silver logos. Maybe add some medium charcoal gray accents.
See if you can get some paint samples from the paint supplier... It might help you make up your mind. :dunno_white:
A note on samples, Alsa will send you painted samples if you email them and ask for them. You pay shipping but its still cheaper than ending up with a color you don't like...
Orange and White! Orange and white!
I used House of color's sunset orange and strait white all pearlized.
I don't think that would work on your bike though. Do you want to go solid or some sort of design?
(http://www.photodump.com/direct/theantibody/anti_bike.jpg)
-Anti 8) (Anthony to Pastrana)
Id personally go with a single Colour , but im having accent's airbrushed on , My brother airbrushes , i dont even have to pay for paint
i want some kind of design.....but i'm having a hard enough time deciding on color-can you imagine picking out a design
i settled with a blend of 2 metalflakes , a really nice blue , then having the rims metalflake blue , with black accents , might have some logos on my katana mudguard ,. Nexxus . K+N etc, just little ones ,
i think the designs wouldnt look good , My opinions tho
go with black base with candy red top coat. seen it once and it looks sharp as hell. almost a deep blood red but it just pops. repainting mine this winter, black and silver with red pinstriping. i work at a bodyshop and one of the guys said he will paint it for almost nothing. he already has painted at least 4 bikes this summer. or go with kawasaki flat plasma candy blue. it's a flat candy and looks great. have a friend with a 06 zx6r in that color
Quote from: The Antibody on June 06, 2007, 02:12:18 PM
Orange and White! Orange and white!
I used House of color's sunset orange and strait white all pearlized.
I don't think that would work on your bike though. Do you want to go solid or some sort of design?
-Anti 8) (Anthony to Pastrana)
What is that little box (?) you have sitting on top of the headlights?
Ah, it is a little bit of sheet metal I formed to cover the wires. It's been temporary for a few years now. heh heh.
I have a more angularized round, (if that makes any sence) cover in mind to make a perminent one. It will look much nicer.
-Anti 8)