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!!!
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...
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.
