Which bright color do you like? Paint code?

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Which bright color do you like? Paint code?

14 Jul 2013 01:42 - 14 Jul 2013 02:07
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If I decide to pint a bike, it is going to be a bright color:
bright red, orange, yellow etc.
I think, drivers should see me riding.
Which bright color do you like/suggest?
Paint code?
If I use bright color, should I use metallic or w/o metallic additive?
This is color I like (picture was taken from ebay)
How about candy apple from here:
www.paintforcars.com/acrylic_urethane_paint_kits.html
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Re: Which bright color do you like? Paint code?

14 Jul 2013 08:13
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Hot pink... ;) :laugh:
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14 Jul 2013 08:32
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Old Man Rock wrote: Hot pink... ;) :laugh:

+1- they'll definitely see you coming :P
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Re: Which bright color do you like? Paint code?

14 Jul 2013 08:34
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car5car wrote: If I decide to pint a bike, it is going to be a bright color:
bright red, orange, yellow etc.
I think, drivers should see me riding.
Which bright color do you like/suggest?
Paint code?
If I use bright color, should I use metallic or w/o metallic additive?
This is color I like (picture was taken from ebay)
How about candy apple from here:
www.paintforcars.com/acrylic_urethane_paint_kits.html

Just remember that when you're on the bike, you should always be driving for other people- I NEVER trust anyone when I'm on my bike, no matter how safe it looks like they're driving.
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Wiseco 720cc big bore
Dynajet stage 3 carb kit with pods
2002 Kawasaki Z750 exhaust
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converted to monoshock rear
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Re: Which bright color do you like? Paint code?

14 Jul 2013 09:25
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Hot pink looks good on twins :P

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Re: Which bright color do you like? Paint code?

14 Jul 2013 12:19
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From what I recall reading the first color the human eye sees is Chartreuse. Think bright lime green created with a blend of yellow. It used to be commonly accepted that yellow was the first color detected, thus the reason school buses and taxis were yellow for quick identity by the brain.

Here's a sample of Chartreuse. I think it would look pretty sweet on an old Kz which has traditionally used different shades of green for their race teams.

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14 Jul 2013 12:51
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14 Jul 2013 13:13 - 14 Jul 2013 13:14
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Most of the serious threats to you when you're riding are in front of you (e.g. between 10 and 2 on a clock face). That would be oncoming traffic, cross-traffic at an upcoming intersection, and slowed or stopped traffic in front of you. From their position in front of you they're not going to see many painted surfaces on your motorcycle. They're more likely to see your headlight, turn signals/running lights, helmet, brightly colored riding gear, etc.

Granted - a brightly colored motorcycle couldn't hurt, but I always prefer brightly colored, high visibility riding gear.
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Re: Which bright color do you like? Paint code?

14 Jul 2013 13:58
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Eddie Lawson green, black and white is so awesome... its tempting but yellow is what I've been planning. Stock kz650 blue is what I got now.
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Re: Which bright color do you like? Paint code?

14 Jul 2013 14:54
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GO Pink LOL

This should make cagers stare

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Re: Which bright color do you like? Paint code?

11 Aug 2013 10:55
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I dont think it will really matter what color you paint it the only poeple who look for bikes are riders! Keep it loud and pick a color you like.
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