Opinions and ideas

Chuck · Post by **Chuck** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:25 pm

I'm thinking of repainting my gpz from what it looks like now ( first pic ) to the one I've photoshopped . What do you reckon ?? should I ?

J.B · Post by **J.B** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:56 pm

I say leave it in the red and white skin.

ZX-10R_04 · Post by **ZX-10R_04** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:58 pm

yes green is the way

oh another one on the forum with green indicator lenses also LOL

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 6:55 pm

As much as I like Kawasaki green, the original colour looks a lot nicer on that bike!!!

Slow and wobbly · Post by **Slow and wobbly** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 8:50 pm

Green doesn't make it go faster or handle any better, besides if your bike still exists as it does in the top photo, then leave it be as it is very clean, neat and tidy. I dont believe it is nescesary to "bling" a bike needlessly. A clean, well presented original looking bike is always more attractive than a bike with a new paintjob and wornout components.

Chuck · Post by **Chuck** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:34 pm

problem is it isn't as nice in person it has humidity bubbles , the tank has clear peeling off and theres a crack in the fairing but mechanically it's perfect .It's just a quick paint job

BladeBoy · Post by **BladeBoy** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 6:45 am

Just leave it original, there are thousands of green bikes out there, I would not buy a bike with a custom paint job, most custom paint jobs are for a reason.

Glen · Post by **Glen** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 7:32 am

Strika wrote:As much as I like Kawasaki green, the original colour looks a lot nicer on that bike!!!

Yeah I reckon the original is better. I love the green but not on your bike.

photomike666 · Post by **photomike666** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 7:56 am

Assuming at some point in the future you may want to sell this bike. It will be worth less with a custom paint job. If you're going to repaint it, do it in orig colours - otherwise buyers will assume it has been dropped and repaired.

rotaboy · Post by **rotaboy** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 11:02 am

if u were to repaint it i would try and keep the silver line that extends from the fairing to under the sat but maybe to it in black pinstrip or something

Damon Z1000 · Post by **Damon Z1000** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 11:40 am

It's just a quick paint job

If this is what you intend to do then don't bother, a 'quick' paint job will look worse than the finish you have now

shrike · Post by **shrike** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:00 pm

I like the original colours better.

And I agree with others - custom colours ALWAYS make someone stand back and think "ok, what happened to it"

Unless they're a noob or American. In the US, they don't bat an eyelid at custom paint jobs.

But yeah, I reckon the original Datsun racing colours are fully sick, bro

kellz · Post by **kellz** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:57 pm

do what u want.
but if your gonna go custom make it a goood paint job not a bodgy one, like on my gpx.

im one for custom colours on biks, my next bike will be custom painted but ill get it done at a shop this time instead of letting brother loose with tin of paint lol

the green is nice, but make sure its the right shade of green.

Chuck · Post by **Chuck** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:59 pm

I'm only calling it a quick paint job because I'm a spraypainter it's what I do .

Daisy · Post by **Daisy** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:02 pm

BladeBoy wrote:most custom paint jobs are for a reason.

Yeah, like - I don't like the original colour. Or - I like this colour, so I'm putting it on my bike.