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Title: Colour Change
Post by: Fazian on 18 May 2020, 06:15:51 pm

I'm contemplating changing the colour of my gen 2 but undecided as to what to change to. Has anyone got any ideas as to what they would do if they could? Current colour is Teal green, not a great one I know, but the rest of it looks good. Looking to paint the tank and the rear fairing and possibly the new belly pan.


I quite fancy a darkish metallic or pearl but there's so much choice!!!

Title: Re: Colour Change
Post by: robbo on 18 May 2020, 06:22:33 pm

Kenny Roberts speed block,yellow and black.Sorted :lol

Title: Re: Colour Change
Post by: bludclot on 18 May 2020, 07:02:51 pm

I love candy cherry red but haven't had the nerve to put it (or have it put) on a vehicle as there's virtually (absolutely?) no blowing or touching in candy finishes for any blemishes if you want a perfect match... Nearest dark red metallic that I have found is Land Rover Alverston red which is a stunning colour, I had my two CB400s painted in it. I think if would suit a gen 2 with black wheels but might be a bit similar to the factory (is it Lava?) red?


Colour choosing is not as easy as just picking your favourite however, it has to suit the vehicle it's to go on. I wanted my CBR600F red but when I researched pictures on the cbr forum it just didn't suit it....


I think that Honda Lapis blue (a pearl colour) with matt copper wheels might suit the gen 2 nicely, it would certainly give it a modern look if that is what you might like?


When colour changing a bike I collect spare bodywork and tank first and then prepare that and either spray it myself or have it sprayed, that way it can go back to original at any time or still be on the road if any or all panels need touching in for scratches, stone chips or the like...


Hope that helps.

Title: Re: Colour Change
Post by: Fazian on 24 May 2020, 07:59:40 pm

Certainly does help thanks. I have got it all stripped and ready to take to the paint shop, just need to decide on the colour now!!

Title: Re: Colour Change
Post by: Fazian on 26 May 2020, 08:11:42 pm

Decided on a colour and it's Plum Crazy which is a dark metallic. Should be done by the weekend hopefully.

Title: Re: Colour Change
Post by: bludclot on 27 May 2020, 06:24:37 am

Fantastic colour choice. Here's hoping for pictures, as many as you can take and post....

Title: Re: Colour Change
Post by: Fazian on 27 May 2020, 09:29:45 pm

Will do as soon as I get some done  :thumbup

Title: Re: Colour Change
Post by: Fazian on 12 June 2020, 06:18:50 pm

Right, finally got my parts back today and took some pics while it was still at the painters. I'll get some more done at the weekend when I've put it all back together.


Went for Plum Crazy in the end which is a Dodge colour.

Title: Re: Colour Change
Post by: Fazian on 12 June 2020, 06:22:00 pm

More pics

Title: Re: Colour Change
Post by: Dudeofrude on 12 June 2020, 07:30:10 pm

Nice.... that's certainly going to stand out Haha

Title: Re: Colour Change
Post by: Fazian on 13 June 2020, 08:35:08 pm

Got the bike back together now  :D

Title: Re: Colour Change
Post by: Fazian on 13 June 2020, 08:36:51 pm

Couple more

Title: Re: Colour Change
Post by: bludclot on 15 June 2020, 07:24:50 am

I think that looks seriously good!

Title: Re: Colour Change
Post by: Fazian on 15 June 2020, 08:35:23 pm

Quote from: bludclot on 15 June 2020, 07:24:50 am

I think that looks seriously good!

Thank you kind sir, I do too  :D