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Started by Onlypastrana199, November 09, 2006, 11:35:15 PM

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WildBlue

I've always been curious to try this.  Lots of cool effects one could achieve with that paint!  Check out their product showcase.

RVertigo

DUDE!  :o

I want a hypercolor bathtub!

Onlypastrana199

I will be using exclusively Alsa paints, the blue I have on my bike right now is a silver base with a cobalt blue candy..it came out amazing, photos don't do it justice...however..the eclipse..is $300+ for the paint alone, add in the special UV clear and the hardner and you get up there in price really quick. While I would love to do that..its just not feasible right now...I got a chance to see their portfolio...those guys are amazing..not to mention the guy who does their pinstriping... :o
'93 cf two bros can, alsa cobalt blue custom paint, fenderectomy, repositioned directionals, 15t sprocket, ignition advancer, SM2's, national cycle f-16 dark sport, cbr rearsets - fully rebuilt after a crash

The Buddha

Paint it all Ghey ... yea ...
Cool.
Srinath.
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Turd Ferguson

I'm sure that was a typo Sri, and you meant "Grey". :icon_rolleyes:

I vote for subtle paint on your bike, Pastrana.  I second the all blue with silver "SUZUKI" lettering under the clear.

I have loved that blue ever since you repainted a few months ago.   :thumb:

-T.
..:: '05 GS500 :: Hindle Can :: Kat rear wheel  :: Kat Shock ::..
..:: Fairingectomy :: Never been laid down mod ::..

pantablo

I like to transform a traditional theme (in my architecture as in my 'stuff') by basing a design on a traditional color or idea and instituting it in a fresh way.

I'd suggest the traditional 1989 graphic layout
like this:

using the blue you like (nice blue btw) as the base/background and then the graphics in other blues or lt blue/white such as on the original gsxr
like these colors:

to be clear: your blue would take the place of the white in the image of the '89, the other colors (either blue/blue or blue/white) would take the place of the stripes.
that way you keep it in the [suzuki] family but give it a new and personal twist.

[can someone photoshop that combo?]



for example.
I love the old honda rc30 (most beautiful bike ever imo)


and I just bought some race bodywork that I am going to paint like this:




also,
and here's the new bandit1200 with familiar [suzuki] colors too:




also, black frame would be nice too-maybe more dark grey/graphite instead of black
Pablo-
http://pantablo500.tripod.com/
www.pma-architect.com


Quote from: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 09:47:40 PM...not like normal sex, either...like sex with chicks.

xxqualitysealxx

Ok... another rendition...

Same as above but with black forks:

2003 Suzuki DL1000K3 V-Strom
1989 Suzuki GS500E
2007 Yamaha XT225
1987 Suzuki Savage - Sold

wannabebiker2006

Ok when you are done with the bike, please please please do something with that boring white helmet.

Jake D

#28
Pablo!!   Have you seen the '07 Honda VFR800 Interceptor.   OMG. 

I'll get a pick.  Hold on.
http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycles/sport/model.asp?ModelName=Interceptor&ModelYear=2007&ModelId=VFR8007

I must have one!!!
2003 Honda VTR1000F Super Hawk 996

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

xxqualitysealxx

#29
I think the last one looks REALLY good. I really like how that headlight bucket and tabs look black on that bike!! I also think that you should paint the helmet the same blue as the bike that would be  :thumb:
2003 Suzuki DL1000K3 V-Strom
1989 Suzuki GS500E
2007 Yamaha XT225
1987 Suzuki Savage - Sold

Onlypastrana199

  :laugh: thats AJ's boring helmet she likes boring ones  :flipoff:..mine is hiding on the ground behind the forks..well my old one..that saved my head..I have to order a new one
'93 cf two bros can, alsa cobalt blue custom paint, fenderectomy, repositioned directionals, 15t sprocket, ignition advancer, SM2's, national cycle f-16 dark sport, cbr rearsets - fully rebuilt after a crash

scratch

Bike looks great!  :thumb:

My wife saw Piper's ol' bike in the carport, and now she want's me to paint my bike black.
The motorcycle is no longer the hobby, the skill has become the hobby.

Power does not compare to skill.  What good is power without the skill to use it?

QuoteOriginally posted by Wintermute on BayAreaRidersForum.com
good judgement trumps good skills every time.

Onlypastrana199

OK you guys have more work to do because I'm the new owner of a airtech solo tail. So thats gotta be added on there...also..someone whos better at photoshop...Can you take the guage buckets and headlight bucket and make them the same blue as my tank?? Then fade the frame starting up by the tank and fading to white with a white swing arm? I just wanna see......
'93 cf two bros can, alsa cobalt blue custom paint, fenderectomy, repositioned directionals, 15t sprocket, ignition advancer, SM2's, national cycle f-16 dark sport, cbr rearsets - fully rebuilt after a crash

Kasumi

I love the deep blue and so far i like Pablo's ideas the best. All that black makes it look abit street fighterish you need some colour on there.

After my accident ive also started repainting my bike. Kawasaki Lime Green and Silver.
Inspired by the AC schnitzer bikes. (http://www.acschnitzer.com/motorrad/images/acssprintstaracstwinstar1.jpg) Il post pics when im done.

Im suprised to hear its 300$ for some paint?!?!?! I just bought the colours for my paint scheme metallic silver (large flake) Kawasaki green, clear coat, hardner and thinners and it came to under £100 ($191 USD)
Custom Kawasaki ZXR 400

Onlypastrana199

Alsa is a ridiculously high quality paint...thats why its so much. The eclipse paint is a temp. change paint. It goes from either black to white or dark blue to white. If you apply candies over it, it creates some cool effects, its just very expensive. Alsa is a better quality than House of Kolor or any other paint I've experienced as of yet.

I am unsure of what I'm going to do just yet. I'm not a big fan of the black either...Its just a bit dull and you're right streetfighter. If I'm going to go all out..I'm gonna go all out...I'm not going to do something that anybody could do with patience and a rattle can..
'93 cf two bros can, alsa cobalt blue custom paint, fenderectomy, repositioned directionals, 15t sprocket, ignition advancer, SM2's, national cycle f-16 dark sport, cbr rearsets - fully rebuilt after a crash

xxqualitysealxx

Quote from: Onlypastrana199 on November 12, 2006, 03:39:03 PM
..also..someone whos better at photoshop...

Yeah... screw that... better at photoshop?!?! Did you not see that I did that at like 5am (after being up all day/night) and it was a 2 min job.... man... now you get nothing from me!!!

:flipoff: :flipoff:
2003 Suzuki DL1000K3 V-Strom
1989 Suzuki GS500E
2007 Yamaha XT225
1987 Suzuki Savage - Sold

Onlypastrana199

 :laugh: :laugh: I meant I suck at photoshop and mine looked like shaZam!...not yours  :laugh: :laugh:
'93 cf two bros can, alsa cobalt blue custom paint, fenderectomy, repositioned directionals, 15t sprocket, ignition advancer, SM2's, national cycle f-16 dark sport, cbr rearsets - fully rebuilt after a crash

xxqualitysealxx

I know... I was just trying to stir up stuff :)  :icon_twisted:
2003 Suzuki DL1000K3 V-Strom
1989 Suzuki GS500E
2007 Yamaha XT225
1987 Suzuki Savage - Sold

xxqualitysealxx

I have NO idea if this is what you were thinking about... but it turned out looking horrible... try to explain a little bit more and I might be able to come up with something a little nicer  8)

2003 Suzuki DL1000K3 V-Strom
1989 Suzuki GS500E
2007 Yamaha XT225
1987 Suzuki Savage - Sold

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