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View Poll Results: Which YamaZong color scheme do you prefer? | |||
KTM Orange |
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15 | 46.88% |
Yamaha Blue |
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2 | 6.25% |
Honda Red |
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1 | 3.13% |
Stealth Black |
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6 | 18.75% |
Desert Tan |
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5 | 15.63% |
Kawasaki Green |
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3 | 9.38% |
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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![]() Finding the current, correct color of Desert Tan required some searching. However, I discovered that the U.S. Military is currently using Federal Standard color FS 33446, otherwise known as “686 Tanâ€. ![]() http://www.rapcoparts.com/spraypaint.html This vendor is selling spray paint cans of “686 Tan†for $6 each. ![]() After conducting some computer graphic experiments with different colors, I have concluded that KTM Orange harmonizes very well with black. I am steadily becoming convinced that KTM Orange is the best color to match my black, Clarke fuel tank. ![]() Also, it seems that the U.S. military is trying its best to eliminate black from all its camouflage patterns. In addition, the Desert Tan color scheme really looks best when it is applied to the entire motorcycle. Therefore, for the best “authenticity,†and visual effect, the bike’s frame, forks, rims, and even spokes, should also be painted Desert Tan. ![]() I now have two complete sets of plastic for my YamaZong. ![]() ![]() The KTM Orange is probably more visible than the Desert Tan. The KTM Orange can easily be retouched with the excellent Krylon Fusion paint, which is designed to fuse with the plastic. If I stick with a "standard" color such as KTM Orange, I will never need to repaint the Zong's front fender. In addition, I have completed the KTM Orange color scheme for my motorcycle, and I would much rather ride than "wrench" on my bike! ![]() ![]() ![]() P.S. You won't have to wait long for photographs of the finished KTM Orange motorcycle; I am going to install my new orange tailpiece today! ![]() Spud ![]()
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