Author Topic: Is this the best standard paint job on any bike ever? (Read 5085 times)

vinnyb · « **on:** 27 November 2019, 06:08:48 pm »

If not what is? Kind of related to the cool bike thread, can a paint job make a bike cool/cooler?

YamFazFan · « **Reply #1 on:** 27 November 2019, 07:02:13 pm »

Yep it's pretty damn good

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What year is that Fireblade?. I'm guessing late 90's?. IMHO that period either side of the millenium produced the best looking Japanese bikes of all, even before taking the colour schemes into consideration.

VNA - BMW Wank · « **Reply #2 on:** 27 November 2019, 08:26:21 pm »

Is this the best standard paint job on any bike ever?No. But it's not bad. And it is celebrated and seen as iconic. I'm just not it's biggest fan.

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What year is that Fireblade?

1994, not long after the fox eye headlamp.
I always loved the very early twin round lamps, but folks want silly money for them now.

VNA - BMW Wank · « **Reply #3 on:** 27 November 2019, 08:26:51 pm »

YamFazFan · « **Reply #4 on:** 27 November 2019, 08:44:28 pm »

The one with the under-seat silencer was a cracking looking bike too. You're right about the prices for the early ones. Bonkers.

YamFazFan · « **Reply #5 on:** 28 November 2019, 08:08:02 am »

Back in the good old 2-stroke days a mate of mine had one of the first new RGV 250's in the classic Suzuki blue/white colours.

Within 6 months he'd decided to get it resprayed in a hideous fluorescent green/pink scheme which began fading almost immediately. It was heart-breaking to see such vandalism

Stormbringer · « **Reply #6 on:** 28 November 2019, 08:15:10 am »

This is my Favorite standard paint job .
https://raresportbikesforsale.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/T2eC16JHJGkFFmt74TwDBR7-yyEREg60_3.jpg

https://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=148759&stc=1&d=1286922892

Oldgit · « **Reply #7 on:** 28 November 2019, 10:51:26 am »

NorthWestern · « **Reply #8 on:** 28 November 2019, 01:24:03 pm »

This was my round headlight 'blade. I always preferred this scheme to the urban tiger one TBH

Not a bad bike, I wouldn't say they were as great as they were made out to be

agricola · « **Reply #9 on:** 28 November 2019, 04:34:38 pm »

Quote from: vinnyb on 27 November 2019, 06:08:48 pm

If not what is? Kind of related to the cool bike thread, can a paint job make a bike cool/cooler?

Its up at the top. Definitely a stunning looking scheme

F4celess · « **Reply #10 on:** 29 November 2019, 10:01:55 am »

Iconic colour scheme, that Urban tiger.

A bike that needs to be kept totally original plus with mint graphics. Classic status.
All the 900RR's of a similar era appear to retain high resale values.

VNA - BMW Wank · « **Reply #11 on:** 29 November 2019, 12:04:58 pm »

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Not a bad bike, I wouldn't say they were as great as they were made out to be

Nice bike.
Some of the paint jobs through the 90’s were horrendous. The fireable certainly suffered a few.
This must be one of the worst;

agricola · « **Reply #12 on:** 29 November 2019, 03:39:34 pm »

Quote from: VNA on 29 November 2019, 12:04:58 pm

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Not a bad bike, I wouldn't say they were as great as they were made out to be
Nice bike.
Some of the paint jobs through the 90’s were horrendous. The fireable certainly suffered a few.
This must be one of the worst;

I like that

robbo · « **Reply #13 on:** 29 November 2019, 05:00:03 pm »

In general I think the majority of Fireblade paint jobs have been poor. The urban tiger has become a classic,and does work, but who on earth would choose brown for the colour of their tank. When I bought my blade, I didn't really like any of the 3 colour options and chose the one I disliked the least. It was the bike I wanted, but wished it looked as sharp as the offerings from Yam/Kawa/Suzuki.

Dudeofrude · « **Reply #14 on:** 29 November 2019, 05:04:29 pm »

I dunno, I think they hit the nail on the head with this one.....

Just think it took 5 more years after this for the body work to catch up. The 2006 Fireblade is still a dream bike of mine

coffee · « **Reply #15 on:** 29 November 2019, 05:09:00 pm »

It is nice, but I think a 2006 R1 in Java red beats it.

VNA - BMW Wank · « **Reply #16 on:** 29 November 2019, 05:21:32 pm »

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I like that

First time I saw one I almost vomited on the spot. It is disgusting.

VNA - BMW Wank · « **Reply #17 on:** 29 November 2019, 05:24:16 pm »

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It is nice, but I think a 2006 R1 in Java red beats it.

I always thought the best looking R1 was the 2003 in silver. Can't find photo that does it justice mind you.

VNA - BMW Wank · « **Reply #18 on:** 29 November 2019, 05:32:10 pm »

The 80's and 90's was a time of bad taste and often dodgy paint jobs.

Now and agian the Japanese could nail it though;

VNA - BMW Wank · « **Reply #19 on:** 29 November 2019, 05:34:33 pm »

I mean what a start, what a bike, great foccin style and top notch paint job.

Then eventually it ended up looking like this....... They must have all been doing acid and speed down the paint shop

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vinnyb · « **Reply #20 on:** 29 November 2019, 05:39:50 pm »

Yamaha weren't totally innocent either

vinnyb · « **Reply #21 on:** 29 November 2019, 05:41:54 pm »

Or if that isn't to sir's taste....

VNA - BMW Wank · « **Reply #22 on:** 29 November 2019, 07:03:30 pm »

Yeah, a pink sports bike - nice.

VNA - BMW Wank · « **Reply #23 on:** 29 November 2019, 07:09:56 pm »

I had a 93 CBR600F. Dead easy to keep clean. And they looked fab with the right paint job. I mean how sweet is this?

Dudeofrude · « **Reply #24 on:** 29 November 2019, 07:09:56 pm »

Quote from: vinnyb on 29 November 2019, 05:41:54 pm

Or if that isn't to sir's taste....

Haha I learnt to ride a bike on a TZR 125 with that paint scheme ☺