Motorcycle Riders?

[daddyusmaximus]

The Green/silver is a unique look. Black and chrome are classic. If I were going to the effort I would go all black or leave it Green/silver. I like Black/chrome myself.

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That's my fallback... solid black with no pinstripe.
It's supposed to represent a "classic" old bike, and nothing is more classic than black & chrome.
Another thing is there are a million all black bikes. The black & green would truly be unique.
Also, only painting part of it would save me a bit... lol.
(unless they charge a ton to mask off the green)

 

[daddyusmaximus]

Want opinions on a paint change.​

I know what I want, (well sort of) and I think I've got this one figured out, but I thought I'd give the ole interwebs a chance to chime in.

My bike is a '96 FLSTN. I do love the old classic 2 tone paint, and that is one of the reasons I got this particular bike... but now I'm having second thoughts.
The Mystique Green and Platinum Silver look good when standing next to it, but here more and more I'm noticing something. From the side... the silver kinda washes it out, blending in a bit too much with the chrome. Not much contrast like plain old black and chrome.

As she sits now...

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To further exasperate the problem, I've been hauling our VFW "Some Gave All" raffle bike around to gun shows selling tickets. The black bike, on a black trailer, behind a black suburban really looks like a nice set up. Like rich people and their custom boats.

Plans are to have the silver parts done over in black. Something along these lines. (excuse my poor computer art skills)

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I love it, and I'm 90% sure that's what I'm gonna do, just wondering if the crowd is thinking the same or not.
Don't often see a 2 tone bike where one of the colors is black.
To me, it makes the chrome pop much more, and I'd still have that real cool Mystique Green on the top which is pretty dark.

What say INGO on the matter?

It appears that Krambo's has done this exact thing before....
Great minds think alike.

 

[bwframe]

Hmmmm.........

2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Pan America – First Look

Harley-Davidson announced a new CVO Pan America as part of its 2024 range, adding an adventure model to its high-end Custom Vehicle Operations lineup for the first time.

www.motorcycle.com

 

[JCSR]

Hmmmm.........

2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Pan America – First Look

Harley-Davidson announced a new CVO Pan America as part of its 2024 range, adding an adventure model to its high-end Custom Vehicle Operations lineup for the first time.

www.motorcycle.com

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Ugly as a bag of buttholes!

 

[JettaKnight]

Adventure riders don't want a Harvey Diddleson, and HD riders don't want a dual sport bike - but hey, why not!

 

[Dr.Midnight]

Hmmmm.........

2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Pan America – First Look

Harley-Davidson announced a new CVO Pan America as part of its 2024 range, adding an adventure model to its high-end Custom Vehicle Operations lineup for the first time.

www.motorcycle.com

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30K for a bike that will most likely go down should one choose to use it as intended. No thanks.

 

[tmschuller]

30K for a bike that will most likely go down should one choose to use it as intended. No thanks.

It looks really top heavy.. wonder if one will be at the motorcycle expo during the boat show..? Not for me but I wouldn’t mind throwing a leg over it just for fun.

 

[KG1]

It appears that Krambo's has done this exact thing before....
Great minds think alike.

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I think the bunny costume really makes the paint job pop.

 

[KokomoDave]

If I want a dual sport, it sure as heck ain't going to be a CVO H-D! I'll stick with the same company I ride now, KTM and laugh at how much money I saved!!

 

[BigRed]

Hit the target.
(Not my bike..anymore thank God)

My interest in ****** around with a Jap bike that has a shaft drive is closer to absolute zero than zero.

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[BigRed]

 

[t-squared]

 

[daddyusmaximus]

Who-hoo...! It's 48 out. Had to go for a little cruise.

 

[BigRed]

Finally...a break in the weather. 50 and dry with no salt on the road.

Got out for an hour or so tonight after work.

 

[printcraft]

Thanks guys, 8 more weeks of frozen tundra ahead.

 

[BigRed]

Thanks guys, 8 more weeks of frozen tundra ahead.

Might be more than that. I'm riding the next three days!

Might even wash a bike on Sunday.

 

[stormryder]

May pull mine out if it stays warm like this.

 

[tmschuller]

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Hit the target.
(Not my bike..anymore thank God)

My interest in ****** around with a Jap bike that has a shaft drive is closer to absolute zero than zero.

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What was it a maxim 650? 750? That looks uncomfortable to ride. The rake and trail on those are not happy with a bobber set up
Not all jap shaft drives that bad..

 

[BigRed]

What was it a maxim 650? 750? That looks uncomfortable to ride. The rake and trail on those are not happy with a bobber set up
Not all jap shaft drives that bad.. View attachment 330029

That one was outstanding! Love the intake.

Had a buddy that converted one to chain drive.

Fun bike!

 

[printcraft]

30K for a bike that will most likely go down should one choose to use it as intended. No thanks.

Different tools and all of that, I wouldn't take me GS through anything super hairy, it will certainly do it but it's beyond my skill set.
If I were planning on spending any amount of time deep off road I would get a KLR or some such thing.