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doubleup · 06-03-2005, 10:52 PM

Alright, here it goes. I have a 2001 Katana 600, which has some pretty bad scratches on it from the owner prior to me who backed into it with a trailer or whatever the hell he did. I want to paint it, but I want to paint it a camouflage color...not regular camouflage but a white camouflage (colors are grey, silver, white and black). I want it to look like a military type camouflage which is dull. Should I just use spray paint to acheive this or should I use paint and an airbrush? What are your opinions on this? I saw a dull green special forces bike (official military) when I was in Florida and this is what inspired me. I think it'd look awesome, but maybe I'm just a fag. Lemme know what you guys think.

Gixxerdale · 06-03-2005, 10:58 PM

Camo is normally a flat paint. It will show the grease and wear marks easily.

**inspiron** · 06-04-2005, 09:43 AM

Why would you paint your bike in a way that makes it even harder for cagers to see you?

I saw a Kawa Ninja parked at work the other day - it was painted in metalic silver, but had a matt finish. I really liked the look!

**Clint** · 06-04-2005, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by doubleup

... but maybe I'm just a fag. Lemme know what you guys think.

I think you're confused about your sexuality. Please refrain from derogatory remarks at this site.

doubleup · 06-04-2005, 04:50 PM

Inspiron - White camo isn't really that camo, given the colors. Sure it may be harder to see than a bright yellow, green, or red bike, but I think it'd be more visible than a lot of other colors I've seen on the road. Maybe I'm wrong, but there's only one way to find out...to do it. If I don't like it I have a buddy that does airbrush work and I could just pay him to paint it a different color.

wookie · 06-04-2005, 05:28 PM

**inspiron** · 06-05-2005, 02:40 PM

doubleup - hey, it's your life. If you want to ride a camouflage bike, go for it.

As a safety-concious (= somewhat paranoid) rider, I want to be as visible as possible (without violating the limits of good taste).

A friendly bit of advice ... if you want to stay around here for any length of time, don't start personal attacks, especially against long-timers like Rowdy. He's sometimes a bit of a PITA (he admits this himself), but you just have to get a thick skin. Going off on him (or anyone else) will just get you banned. Uncle Bob is quick to ban people who he feels are here to cause trouble.

**Trapper** · 06-05-2005, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by doubleup

Rowdy - Your babies ugly...and fat. I think he'd make a good dinner.

We need a weekend moderator. This jerk must be gone!!!!

Gixxerdale · 06-05-2005, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by trappercase

We need a weekend moderator. This jerk must be gone!!!!

Maybe Rowdy should be the weekend moderator?

ChicsterMG · 06-05-2005, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Gixxerdale

Maybe Rowdy should be the weekend moderator?

Agreed!

**Trapper** · 06-05-2005, 04:10 PM

Clint with "the ban button"? Scary thought. [RowdyRed] You spelt "onomatopoeia" wrong...buh Bye! [/RowdyRed]

Gixxerdale · 06-05-2005, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by trappercase

Clint with "the ban button"? Scary thought. [RowdyRed] You spelt "onomatopoeia" wrong...buh Bye! [/RowdyRed]

LMAO!

Hardware · 06-06-2005, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by doubleup

...but maybe I'm just a fag. Lemme know what you guys think.

Bingo!

Just kidding...although I think the classic lines of a Katana are best covered in a solid paint scheme (i.e. all red or all blue with shiny finish).

JRW_Assassin · 06-06-2005, 02:48 AM

not loving your comments... but as far as cam paint goes, the military uses aerosole cans - matt for all the touch ups

Scourge · 06-06-2005, 03:37 AM

Maybe he meant he was a cigarette??.. or a piece of wood????

themeatmanlandry · 06-06-2005, 08:37 AM

[quote=doubleup]removed by SG1, it's an untrue and stupid statementQUOTE]

. . . and you could do better? He's six months old wise-@$$, and I'd bet cash money he's got better manners than you. Face-to-face . . . you'd be tooth-hunting for that statement.

Adios, jerk.

[EDIT: Thread locked, jerk removed.

P.S. I think your self-sexual analysis was correct. Go for the ridiculous paint job so you'll be obvious when you pull up at the Blue Oyster Bar for a night of leather-clad dancing with the fellows.]

06-03-2005, 10:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
doubleup Banned Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 6	Painting... Alright, here it goes. I have a 2001 Katana 600, which has some pretty bad scratches on it from the owner prior to me who backed into it with a trailer or whatever the hell he did. I want to paint it, but I want to paint it a camouflage color...not regular camouflage but a white camouflage (colors are grey, silver, white and black). I want it to look like a military type camouflage which is dull. Should I just use spray paint to acheive this or should I use paint and an airbrush? What are your opinions on this? I saw a dull green special forces bike (official military) when I was in Florida and this is what inspired me. I think it'd look awesome, but maybe I'm just a fag. Lemme know what you guys think.

06-03-2005, 10:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	Camo is normally a flat paint. It will show the grease and wear marks easily. __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

06-04-2005, 09:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,424	Why would you paint your bike in a way that makes it even harder for cagers to see you? I saw a Kawa Ninja parked at work the other day - it was painted in metalic silver, but had a matt finish. I really liked the look! __________________ blog: gsx1400

06-05-2005, 02:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,424	doubleup - hey, it's your life. If you want to ride a camouflage bike, go for it. As a safety-concious (= somewhat paranoid) rider, I want to be as visible as possible (without violating the limits of good taste). A friendly bit of advice ... if you want to stay around here for any length of time, don't start personal attacks, especially against long-timers like Rowdy. He's sometimes a bit of a PITA (he admits this himself), but you just have to get a thick skin. Going off on him (or anyone else) will just get you banned. Uncle Bob is quick to ban people who he feels are here to cause trouble. __________________ blog: gsx1400

06-05-2005, 04:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 8,665	Clint with "the ban button"? Scary thought. [RowdyRed] You spelt "onomatopoeia" wrong...buh Bye! [/RowdyRed] __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

06-04-2005, 04:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
doubleup Banned Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 6	Inspiron - White camo isn't really that camo, given the colors. Sure it may be harder to see than a bright yellow, green, or red bike, but I think it'd be more visible than a lot of other colors I've seen on the road. Maybe I'm wrong, but there's only one way to find out...to do it. If I don't like it I have a buddy that does airbrush work and I could just pay him to paint it a different color.

06-04-2005, 05:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
wookie U.B's LoveChild Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: '05 SV650S; '05 GSX-R600;'04 749S Location: 20 Miles East of LA Posts: 1,174

06-06-2005, 02:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
JRW_Assassin Seat Tester Joined: May 2005 Bike: Yamaha FZX250 Zeal Location: Townsville, QLD, Aus Posts: 57	not loving your comments... but as far as cam paint goes, the military uses aerosole cans - matt for all the touch ups

06-06-2005, 03:37 AM	#15 (permalink)
Scourge U.B's LoveChild Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2002 V-Star 650 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 1,253	Maybe he meant he was a cigarette??.. or a piece of wood???? __________________ I hate rude behavior in a man, won't tolerate it..

06-06-2005, 08:37 AM	#16 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,136	[quote=doubleup]removed by SG1, it's an untrue and stupid statementQUOTE] . . . and you could do better? He's six months old wise-@$$, and I'd bet cash money he's got better manners than you. Face-to-face . . . you'd be tooth-hunting for that statement. Adios, jerk. [EDIT: Thread locked, jerk removed. P.S. I think your self-sexual analysis was correct. Go for the ridiculous paint job so you'll be obvious when you pull up at the Blue Oyster Bar for a night of leather-clad dancing with the fellows.] __________________ I dont need no walls around me. And I dont need no drugs to calm me. I have seen the writing on the wall. Dont think I need any thing at all. No. dont think I need anything at all. All in all it was all just the bricks in the wall. All in all it was all just the bricks in the wall. Last edited by SuzukiGirl1; 06-06-2005 at 10:22 AM.

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