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Title: aesthetic opinion...
Post by: seamax on January 11, 2011, 02:36:06 PM
I need a new chain, rear and front sprocket. What combination do you think looks the best. My options are..

red chain, black rear sprocket and red sprocket nuts
red chain, red rear sprocket, red sprocket nuts
all black, etc you get the point

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh115/seamax206/motorcycle3/rednuts.jpg)
(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh115/seamax206/motorcycle3/redsprocket2.jpg)
(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh115/seamax206/motorcycle3/ENUMA_SRX_Chain_Colored_kette.jpg)

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Title: Re: aesthetic opinion...
Post by: Toogoofy317 on January 11, 2011, 02:41:07 PM
Hmm, I'm thinking all red would go well. Well, again maybe a black chain see if it disappears in with the rest of the bike :dunno_white:

Isn't the front sprocket covered? so, that wouldn't matter right?
Mary
Title: Re: aesthetic opinion...
Post by: seamax on January 11, 2011, 03:00:22 PM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on January 11, 2011, 02:41:07 PM
Hmm, I'm thinking all red would go well. Well, again maybe a black chain see if it disappears in with the rest of the bike :dunno_white:

Isn't the front sprocket covered? so, that wouldn't matter right?
Mary

Yup front sprocket is cover so wouldn't matter. All red would seem a little overboard?? I think red chain, black sprocket, red nuts.  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: aesthetic opinion...
Post by: Toogoofy317 on January 11, 2011, 03:07:10 PM
Def go with red nuts (this is so gonna be quoted) guess it is better than blue balls. The red sprocket would pop more to me than the chain. Your call as always on an already gorgeous bike!

Mary
Title: Re: aesthetic opinion...
Post by: omio on January 11, 2011, 04:02:05 PM
I like Red sprocket and nuts with a black chain.
Title: Re: aesthetic opinion...
Post by: k.rollin on January 11, 2011, 05:38:06 PM
Black chain, black sprocket, red nuts.
Thread could use more poll.
Title: Re: aesthetic opinion...
Post by: mike__R on January 11, 2011, 07:36:17 PM
Quote from: k.rollin on January 11, 2011, 05:38:06 PM
Black chain, black sprocket, red nuts.
Thread could use more poll.

Agree - Unless you JUST cleaned it the chain & sprocket will be dirty (black) anyway so why go red?
Title: Re: aesthetic opinion...
Post by: Adfalchius on January 11, 2011, 10:00:09 PM
Quote from: mike__R on January 11, 2011, 07:36:17 PM
Agree - Unless you JUST cleaned it the chain & sprocket will be dirty (black) anyway so why go red?

I haven't noticed one spec of dirt on that bike in any of the pictures he's posted  :thumb:.

black sprocket, red chain, red nuts

               or

red sprocket, black chain, black nuts
Title: Re: aesthetic opinion...
Post by: gregvhen on January 11, 2011, 11:16:46 PM
red chain, red nuts, black sprocket

or

red chaing red sprocket, black nuts.

i like the fist better, but either way dont lose the red chain
Title: Re: aesthetic opinion...
Post by: uninhibited on January 12, 2011, 12:29:41 AM
Quote from: Adfalchius on January 11, 2011, 10:00:09 PM


red sprocket, black chain, black nuts


+1
Title: Re: aesthetic opinion...
Post by: Allen on January 12, 2011, 01:48:17 AM
black sprocket with red nuts, (let the gear get dirty, but make sure you clean those nuts really good)
Title: Re: aesthetic opinion...
Post by: reajcox on January 12, 2011, 06:08:36 AM
You know I hate giving input on this bike! Always looks perfect. But here ya go... If your not going to add a red disc to the front to balance it out then I'd shy away from a big red sprocket. It's already a sharp bike. I'd stay with the nuts and chain and keep a black sprocket.
Title: Re: aesthetic opinion...
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on January 12, 2011, 07:46:08 AM
Yeah I was gonna say red sprocket and paint the centers of all the brake rotors red to compliment the black wheels. But I think this bike flows pretty good without going overboard, so I'd say red chain, black sprocket, red nuts.
Title: Re: aesthetic opinion...
Post by: seamax on January 12, 2011, 07:49:26 AM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on January 11, 2011, 03:07:10 PM
Def go with red nuts (this is so gonna be quoted) guess it is better than blue balls. The red sprocket would pop more to me than the chain. Your call as always on an already gorgeous bike!

Mary

LOL!!

Great input on the red sprocket! I never thought about it getting dirty from maybe chain grease and dirt. That would probably need cleaning weekly. I am leaning towards red chain, red nuts, and black sprocket.  8)
Title: Re: aesthetic opinion...
Post by: redhenracing2 on January 12, 2011, 10:26:01 AM
Unless you are going to run a larger rear sprocket, I would not make it stand out with a bright color. All black with red nuts would be best IMO, but it also looks great as it is.
Title: Re: aesthetic opinion...
Post by: elementguy053 on January 12, 2011, 01:45:02 PM
How about we ditch the whole Red+Black thing?

TO HELL WITH GEORGIA!
Title: Re: aesthetic opinion...
Post by: seamax on January 12, 2011, 02:47:43 PM
Quote from: elementguy053 on January 12, 2011, 01:45:02 PM
How about we ditch the whole Red+Black thing?

TO HELL WITH GEORGIA!

And what color(s) would you suggest?
Title: Re: aesthetic opinion...
Post by: redhenracing2 on January 13, 2011, 06:46:27 AM
Swap the red for purple. Do it.
Title: Re: aesthetic opinion...
Post by: seamax on January 13, 2011, 08:06:17 AM
Quote from: Adfalchius on January 11, 2011, 10:00:09 PM
Quote from: mike__R on January 11, 2011, 07:36:17 PM
Agree - Unless you JUST cleaned it the chain & sprocket will be dirty (black) anyway so why go red?

I haven't noticed one spec of dirt on that bike in any of the pictures he's posted  :thumb:.

black sprocket, red chain, red nuts

               or

red sprocket, black chain, black nuts



Well if you could only see her now. She's strip down naked and dusty. She's waiting for her extended swingarm, clipons, sprockets, and chain to to be installed. It's a sad sight but I can't do anything becuase my garage is so damn cold. That and I'm in a state of hibernation.

Quote from: redhenracing2 on January 13, 2011, 06:46:27 AM
Swap the red for purple. Do it.

I think Pandy's got the color purple covered. I want o be a little original.  :D
Title: Re: aesthetic opinion...
Post by: Paulcet on January 13, 2011, 08:10:47 AM
Quote from: redhenracing2 on January 13, 2011, 06:46:27 AM
Swap the red for purple. Do it.
Eww
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