01-07-2019, 12:34 PM | #16 |
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One of my favourite design elements on this type of build is the angle of the bum stop. I think it really complements the design to have the bum stop angle match the angle of the rear subframe triangle. I prefer that to a vertical bum stop. Make sense?
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01-07-2019, 12:54 PM | #17 | |
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One other thing to keep in mind when looking at those pics....the bike is on the center stand which raises the rear wheel/angle about 2 to 3 inches. One other thing visually is that the bike is very well endowed at the tank. The rear end needs to be equally plump so as to have some symmetry. |
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01-07-2019, 03:50 PM | #18 |
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that's my fav part is that fat tank!
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01-08-2019, 01:36 PM | #20 |
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I think I get you. the front of the rear hump angled to match the back of the triangle of the lower frame?
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01-08-2019, 01:39 PM | #21 |
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thinking ahead. which color do you like?
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01-08-2019, 02:40 PM | #22 |
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yerrrow!
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01-08-2019, 02:55 PM | #23 |
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Orange
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THe obvious and ubiquitous choice would be green, but every idiot with a Kawasaki would choose that. Personally, I think yellow is a very overlooked color. A yellow metallic on a white base can look really retro. Or a mustard yellow on a black base for a nice dark tone. Depending on what you like. I have always loved a good solid "mustard" yellow myself. I was going to post this picture, but it is too damn big. http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-con...crambler-7.jpg
Yep, I can agree with Orange too. I have only had two orange pearl metallic Hondas in a row now lol.
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If I had to pick from the three colors I would go with the yellow.
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01-09-2019, 11:30 AM | #26 |
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Yes, that's what I'm saying. I think a vertical bum stop disrupts the flow.
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01-09-2019, 01:06 PM | #27 |
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I agree with you about the Green, Dan. while an obvious choice for a Kawi, I'm not so sure. I've never owned red. thinking ducati red. Yellow is my favorite. I've had two others in yellow. Might be time for orange. I kinda like that too.
check these out. there's a dark green with gold rims I like a lot. https://www.flickr.com/photos/avtobu...109/show/?rb=1 |
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I won't argue with Orange either. A large number of my Hondas have been orange, either by choice or coincidence. I painted my GL1000 a Suzuki color called Sunset Copper Pearl. It was a darker orange in the shade, but lit up really brightly in the sun.
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01-10-2019, 06:39 PM | #29 |
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I do like that color. it's still a ways off so we'll see when we get closer. for now I gotta get the ignition working and try to get it running. still have a laundry list of things to get done.
I'm going to talk with a local boat shop that does fiberglass work. I'm thinking of using coosa board and fab a fiberglass seat cover for it. I should be able to use the base to attach lights, signals, etc. |
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01-10-2019, 06:53 PM | #30 |
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I would be interested to see the results of the coosa board. First time I have even heard of somebody considering that as an option.
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