Just as a point of discussion, I'd like your opinions on which you prefer, the Flamed out Silver RC51 or an all Black RC51 (actually a flat dark grey a la a Ducati 748S.
I like the flat black/grey 748S. But the RC-51 body-work isn't as naturally gorgeous as the 748....something plain and flat like that may not look as cool on your bike.
Go with the 748 Titanium Flat Black (I think thats the proper name for it) as the base paint, and then with Titanium Flat Silver Flames on it. Would be totally original, and I think that it would look amazing.
Hmmm........interesting suggestion Mischa............all I need now is Photoshop. Anyone out there wanna take a crack at this? I sure would appreciate it.
like the duc’s black but IMHO it looks good cuz of the red accents i.e. wheels etc. if u just paint the body blk and leave everything else the same i think it would look too dull.
as for the other version – looks ok too but i kida like the type of flames that appear on the 2003 R1.
No bastardizing Harps, I really need help making a decision. I was leaning toward Silver/Flames, but now it looks like most prefer flat grey..............Aaargh!
Hey Frank. I worked in a bodyshop for 2 years, and here's MHO.
Since your frame is flat black already, paint your bike flat black with Gloss Black flames with a metalic Silver Pearl. I know for a fact this will look really cool cuz I painted the the upper half of my old RX-7 with Gloss black with a green/blue metallic pearl. At some angles it would be black then as you moved it looked like a British Racing Green. So then, as you drive by people it will look black but they will see flames dash accross your bike!!
And also I worked at an Anodizing place in Delta for 3 1/2 years. So then anodize all your aluminum bits and pieces black.
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pm me for more details, I can email you a pic of my old car and you can see what I mean.
Anyway, Frank do u know of any good sites for the RC 51 to go and find info and other stuff, I know of this one that has got some good info, http://www.rc51.org/ if u got any more let me know. Thanks.
I kind of like the idea of what Bean said, except rather than flames (not a huge fan of flames myself) in a gloss black, what about the Honda wings...like on your stock paint. You know, paint it flat black, then have the wings and other details be in a gloss/pearl black. Like the pic posted by F4iPhreak above...only replace the silver with gloss black, and have it on a flat black base.
Sorry, my photoshop skills are lame....no samples.
CDG, I don't have Photoshop or Gimp installed right now, nor can I find my disks for either. Ummm, if you gimme a day or so, I see if I can get it done at school.
Hey guys, thanks for the ideas. Keep 'em coming........so we're leaning toward a black theme..........I never would have guessed. F4iFreak, PM me for all my RC51 links
Ok this one is kinda cool, Im sure Honda is Sponsored by Disney, not sure by how much though... If anyone sees the Hayden Jurasic Park one past it on this site, I got one but not so good...
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