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The Teach · 10-13-2005, 05:33 PM

I know this is something that should go in the M50 treads but wanted an opinion from you all.

The paint guy is finishing up on my bike and as it turns out he painted just the fenders and tank with a marble blue with black flames. They said that paint lower on the bike would draw attention away from the flow of the flames.

My question is:

Should he have painted the lower (oil pan) area blue?

It'd look similar to this pic, but marble obviously.

Mavman · 10-13-2005, 06:28 PM

This is coming from a guy that's probably gonna paint his spoiler red....I say yes.

MagnumForce · 10-13-2005, 06:46 PM

It was a tough decision, but I would have to opt for keeping the oil pan area blacked out for contrast.

ComputerGeekOn2Wheels · 10-13-2005, 08:08 PM

How about the pan painted solid blue - same shade as the majority of the marble?

DrBob · 10-13-2005, 08:39 PM

By oil pan area, do you mean the side covers below the seat? Black them out. Or maybe chrome them. But don't paint them to match the tank.

The Teach · 10-13-2005, 10:50 PM

yeah the side covers where an oil pan would be. The area right under the seat. I'm torn here because on one hand it would distract a bit from the overall paint and flames because the marble is intricate, BUT on the other hand is the tank and fenders enough to make it all look good and tie it in with the rest of the bike??

It all started as a M50 Black cycle

TT

Scott58 · 10-14-2005, 01:59 AM

I use to go with contrast, but since I got my S50 i really like the frame and tank being the same color. Go with the blue.

stp1971 · 10-14-2005, 08:40 AM

I think the pan under the seat should be the same color as the rear fender. Maybe that could be the point where it fades from the marble to the solid color of the rear fender,,kinda like the marbling is creeping backwards from front to rear.

The Teach · 10-14-2005, 03:30 PM

I'm heading over there after work to check out the foam on the seat and already have my camera in the truck. I'll post some pics after I get home tonight.

Miloh · 10-14-2005, 08:22 PM

I'll have to see it I guess to make a decision but I'm leaning twards everything being painted the same.

Look At this bike.

http://www.volusiariders.com/album_p...p?user_id=1074

Miloh.

The Teach · 10-14-2005, 10:29 PM

Here's pics.

The bike is dusty but you can tell how the paint will look.

He'll finish molding the seat tomorrow and will get it upholstered right after. I should be able to pick it up Tuesday.

Pinhy · 10-15-2005, 09:23 AM

OMG...that is awesome!! very nice call on the paint!

post some good sunlight ppics when it is all shiny!

congrats TT!!!!

.

Scott58 · 10-15-2005, 05:31 PM

Yeah, that's pretty.

Mavman · 10-15-2005, 05:58 PM

Looks nice Teach!! Can't wait ta see the finished product.

MagnumForce · 10-15-2005, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mavman

Looks nice Teach!! Can't wait ta see the finished product.

+1, nice work! I too shall await pictures of the finished product.

The BeatKat · 10-15-2005, 07:49 PM

sweet...I'd go with the same color for sure...tie it all together.....

The Teach · 10-16-2005, 01:40 AM

Thanks for the responses guys. As you can see the ZDI delima. I'm actually going to wait to see how it all looks together in the sun before I decide to paint the oil pan area or not.

I should pick it up and be able to ride again next weekend. Now lets just pray to mother nature not to snow next weekend. (I'll be on the road either way.

)

TT

Jayhawkk · 10-16-2005, 03:08 AM

Damn, that is nice and i'm not sure on the paint either but I usually go with the advice of the painters since painting more would get them more cash their opinion to keep it black may be a good one. You could always have someone photoshop your bike with the bottoms painted to give ya an idea.

TODD0341 · 10-16-2005, 11:49 PM

That is really nice!!!! You should stick with Black on Bottom though-- Its an M50 Black----- so................

That was a great idea for paint though- the flames look awesome!!!!

What kind of pipes do you have? Those arent the V&H are they?

The Teach · 10-19-2005, 10:22 AM

Quick update. The painter was pulling the final M50 decals off the bike and, of all things, he ripped off some of the clear coat. He's now going to paint the oil pan area for free due to his mistake.

This also means another three days without the bike.

TT

View Poll Results: Should the lower oil pan area be blue or black?
Blue marble along with the tank and fenders.	5	16.13%
Leave it black so it doesn't draw attention away from the flames.	26	83.87%
Voters: 31. You may not vote on this poll

10-13-2005, 05:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Teach U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: Marble Blue and Black M50ZD; Copper '03 SV650S Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,270	In need of advice I know this is something that should go in the M50 treads but wanted an opinion from you all. The paint guy is finishing up on my bike and as it turns out he painted just the fenders and tank with a marble blue with black flames. They said that paint lower on the bike would draw attention away from the flow of the flames. My question is: Should he have painted the lower (oil pan) area blue? It'd look similar to this pic, but marble obviously. Attached Thumbnails __________________ My Babies... uhh... err... bikes "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." ~ Henny Youngman "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." ~ Benjamin Franklin Last edited by The Teach; 10-13-2005 at 05:38 PM.

10-13-2005, 06:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	It was a tough decision, but I would have to opt for keeping the oil pan area blacked out for contrast. __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer

10-13-2005, 08:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
ComputerGeekOn2Wheels Newbie Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 2005 C50T Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 3	How about the pan painted solid blue - same shade as the majority of the marble? __________________ _______________________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn-out, shouting, "Holy sh*t! What a ride!"

10-13-2005, 08:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,765	By oil pan area, do you mean the side covers below the seat? Black them out. Or maybe chrome them. But don't paint them to match the tank. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

10-13-2005, 10:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
The Teach U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: Marble Blue and Black M50ZD; Copper '03 SV650S Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,270	yeah the side covers where an oil pan would be. The area right under the seat. I'm torn here because on one hand it would distract a bit from the overall paint and flames because the marble is intricate, BUT on the other hand is the tank and fenders enough to make it all look good and tie it in with the rest of the bike?? It all started as a M50 Black cycle TT __________________ My Babies... uhh... err... bikes "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." ~ Henny Youngman "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." ~ Benjamin Franklin

10-14-2005, 01:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
Scott58 Puddle Runner Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 05 Honda Rebel and 05 Suzuki S50 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 394	I use to go with contrast, but since I got my S50 i really like the frame and tank being the same color. Go with the blue.

10-14-2005, 08:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	I think the pan under the seat should be the same color as the rear fender. Maybe that could be the point where it fades from the marble to the solid color of the rear fender,,kinda like the marbling is creeping backwards from front to rear. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

10-14-2005, 03:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
The Teach U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: Marble Blue and Black M50ZD; Copper '03 SV650S Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,270	I'm heading over there after work to check out the foam on the seat and already have my camera in the truck. I'll post some pics after I get home tonight. __________________ My Babies... uhh... err... bikes "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." ~ Henny Youngman "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." ~ Benjamin Franklin

10-14-2005, 08:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
Miloh Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: C90T Location: Springfield Tennessee Posts: 58	I'll have to see it I guess to make a decision but I'm leaning twards everything being painted the same. Look At this bike. http://www.volusiariders.com/album_p...p?user_id=1074 Miloh. Last edited by Miloh; 10-14-2005 at 08:31 PM. Reason: add a link

10-14-2005, 10:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
The Teach U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: Marble Blue and Black M50ZD; Copper '03 SV650S Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,270	Here's pics. The bike is dusty but you can tell how the paint will look. He'll finish molding the seat tomorrow and will get it upholstered right after. I should be able to pick it up Tuesday. Attached Thumbnails __________________ My Babies... uhh... err... bikes "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." ~ Henny Youngman "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." ~ Benjamin Franklin

10-15-2005, 09:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	OMG...that is awesome!! very nice call on the paint! post some good sunlight ppics when it is all shiny! congrats TT!!!! .

10-15-2005, 05:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
Scott58 Puddle Runner Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 05 Honda Rebel and 05 Suzuki S50 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 394	Yeah, that's pretty.

10-15-2005, 07:49 PM	#16 (permalink)
The BeatKat In Training Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: Black M50 Location: Ct, USA Posts: 132	sweet...I'd go with the same color for sure...tie it all together..... __________________ It's not WHAT you ride...It's THAT you ride.... '05 Black M50, Zuki inspired rear fender mod, LED license plate bolts (blue), Painted wheel weights black, leather lever covers, Low sissy bar and mounts, rear fender rack, partially debadged and dedecal'd

10-16-2005, 01:40 AM	#17 (permalink)
The Teach U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: Marble Blue and Black M50ZD; Copper '03 SV650S Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,270	Thanks for the responses guys. As you can see the ZDI delima. I'm actually going to wait to see how it all looks together in the sun before I decide to paint the oil pan area or not. I should pick it up and be able to ride again next weekend. Now lets just pray to mother nature not to snow next weekend. (I'll be on the road either way. ) TT __________________ My Babies... uhh... err... bikes "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." ~ Henny Youngman "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." ~ Benjamin Franklin

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10-16-2005, 03:08 AM	#18 (permalink)
Jayhawkk Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 2005 Suzuki C90 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 88	Damn, that is nice and i'm not sure on the paint either but I usually go with the advice of the painters since painting more would get them more cash their opinion to keep it black may be a good one. You could always have someone photoshop your bike with the bottoms painted to give ya an idea.

10-16-2005, 11:49 PM	#19 (permalink)
TODD0341 Kickstand Operator Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: RED 05 M50 Location: FT MYERS FL Posts: 279	That is really nice!!!! You should stick with Black on Bottom though-- Its an M50 Black----- so................ That was a great idea for paint though- the flames look awesome!!!! What kind of pipes do you have? Those arent the V&H are they? __________________ I HAVE NO IDEA WHERE THE YELLOW SNOW CAME FROM ?!?!?!

10-19-2005, 10:22 AM	#20 (permalink)
The Teach U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: Marble Blue and Black M50ZD; Copper '03 SV650S Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,270	Quick update. The painter was pulling the final M50 decals off the bike and, of all things, he ripped off some of the clear coat. He's now going to paint the oil pan area for free due to his mistake. This also means another three days without the bike. TT __________________ My Babies... uhh... err... bikes "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." ~ Henny Youngman "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." ~ Benjamin Franklin

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