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Hoover · 01-30-2012, 03:31 PM

Well you did a very nice job on it for sure. However, although I love the flat black, I am not too fond on the contrast to the gloss black.

I recon you should do the whole thing.

K-Gr. · 01-30-2012, 09:37 PM

I agree (although I hate flat paint). It looks unfinished now...

**DJK1505** · 01-31-2012, 05:19 AM

Ehh, Im quite happy with it. I am thinking about doing the center of the gas tank to match, but when you step back and look, it looks good together. The flat pieces match the frame and plastic under the seat pretty damn good. I think this bike is about done! Now on to the other projects.

Speedo007 · 02-11-2012, 08:19 AM

Really nice paint work you did there. I agree that you should just finish painting the rest matte black (tank, front fender, tail and flyscreen) and I'd put back the stock bolts on the engine, then you'd have one freakin' cool lookin' mad max bike!

Hoover · 02-11-2012, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedo007

Really nice paint work you did there. I agree that you should just finish painting the rest matte black (tank, front fender, tail and flyscreen) and I'd put back the stock bolts on the engine, then you'd have one freakin' cool lookin' mad max bike!

Light me Johnny

**DJK1505** · 02-11-2012, 03:43 PM

I did not like how much effort the duplicolor took to make look descent. I am practicing with some rustoleum on that fz1. Depends on how it comes out, I might do the rest of the FZ8. Not sure about taking out the engine bolts, kinda like how they stick out. The rest of the bolts need to be black. Will keep playing with it and update as I finish stuff.

**Dr_Doom** · 02-11-2012, 04:23 PM

I saw the 2012 fz8 at the motorcycle show and I really like the look of the matte gray. If I could get it done right I would do it to my bike.

calscrazy · 03-02-2012, 11:34 AM

none of the guys i ride with are that productive during winter. we went a different route.

Feb-u-Hairy contest BBQ 3/3/12 @ 3-4ish

pics to be added this weekend!

Hoover · 03-02-2012, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calscrazy

none of the guys i ride with are that productive during winter. we went a different route.

Feb-u-Hairy contest BBQ 3/3/12 @ 3-4ish

pics to be added this weekend!

Thats funny stuff.

calscrazy · 03-04-2012, 09:49 AM

pics are on there now

Feb-u-Hairy contest BBQ 3/3/12 @ 3-4ish

the trophy is a third place soap box derby trophy.

01-31-2012, 05:19 AM	#23 (permalink)
DJK1505 Canyon Carver Bike: 2011 Yamaha FZ8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Yorkshire, Virginia Posts: 276 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Ehh, Im quite happy with it. I am thinking about doing the center of the gas tank to match, but when you step back and look, it looks good together. The flat pieces match the frame and plastic under the seat pretty damn good. I think this bike is about done! Now on to the other projects. __________________ Two Brothers slip on, headers wrapped, ebay mirrors, ebay grips, ebay shorty levers, rear grab handle, ebay fender eliminator, mini turn signals, frame sliders, bobbins, PVC throttle mod, vortex rear sets, K&N air filter, air box mod, a few stickers for aero dynamics , steel brake lines, gold engine bolt set, gold oil filler cap, gold chain, black vortex handle bars, USB power port, clear tail light, power commander PCV, -1 front sprocket, +2 rear sprocket, BT016 tires, 190 rear tire, I know I am forgetting stuff

02-11-2012, 03:43 PM	#26 (permalink)
DJK1505 Canyon Carver Bike: 2011 Yamaha FZ8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Yorkshire, Virginia Posts: 276 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	I did not like how much effort the duplicolor took to make look descent. I am practicing with some rustoleum on that fz1. Depends on how it comes out, I might do the rest of the FZ8. Not sure about taking out the engine bolts, kinda like how they stick out. The rest of the bolts need to be black. Will keep playing with it and update as I finish stuff. __________________ Two Brothers slip on, headers wrapped, ebay mirrors, ebay grips, ebay shorty levers, rear grab handle, ebay fender eliminator, mini turn signals, frame sliders, bobbins, PVC throttle mod, vortex rear sets, K&N air filter, air box mod, a few stickers for aero dynamics , steel brake lines, gold engine bolt set, gold oil filler cap, gold chain, black vortex handle bars, USB power port, clear tail light, power commander PCV, -1 front sprocket, +2 rear sprocket, BT016 tires, 190 rear tire, I know I am forgetting stuff

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01-30-2012, 03:31 PM	#21 (permalink)
Hoover MotoGP Bike: FZ8 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Madison Wi Posts: 533 Thanks: 45 Thanked 55 Times in 51 Posts	Well you did a very nice job on it for sure. However, although I love the flat black, I am not too fond on the contrast to the gloss black. I recon you should do the whole thing.

02-11-2012, 04:23 PM	#27 (permalink)
Dr_Doom Canyon Carver Bike: FZ8 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Morton Grove IL Posts: 392 Thanks: 69 Thanked 71 Times in 50 Posts	I saw the 2012 fz8 at the motorcycle show and I really like the look of the matte gray. If I could get it done right I would do it to my bike.

03-02-2012, 11:34 AM	#28 (permalink)
calscrazy Avid Rider Bike: '11 FZ8 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Midlothian,Tx Posts: 230 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	none of the guys i ride with are that productive during winter. we went a different route. Feb-u-Hairy contest BBQ 3/3/12 @ 3-4ish pics to be added this weekend!

03-04-2012, 09:49 AM	#30 (permalink)
calscrazy Avid Rider Bike: '11 FZ8 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Midlothian,Tx Posts: 230 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	pics are on there now Feb-u-Hairy contest BBQ 3/3/12 @ 3-4ish the trophy is a third place soap box derby trophy.