Paint Scheme VFR400 NC30

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Paint Scheme VFR400 NC30

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I know there are always people asking about paint schemes and it is obviously comes down to a personal choice. The thing is I don't plan on on having this bike for too long, but dont be mistaken, I will be buying another VFR400 or possibly RVF. What happens is you can pick these up in good mechanical condition for a very low price here if they need some tlc and they double in price if they look good. So I will be doing this before I settle on a bike. The point is I need a paint job that the majority of people will like (myself included) so that its easier to sell. It has a Racebox fairing kit (south african company) but I don't have any good pictures yet, this is the kit:

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I really like this red Repsol but the tail is obviously very different:

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The other thing I could do is use this red and do the Honda wing across the whole side fairing on to the tank but I need ideas all suggestions welcome.
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Re: Paint Scheme VFR400 NC30

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The RC30 colours are always wanted - Red, White and Blue
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Original paint schemes will always fetch the most money, as will original panels. Im not sure what its like in your country but over here you de value a NC with bodywork like that.
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I know personally I really like the Tyga and original fairings equally but in different ways. There are not as many die hard enthusiasts here as there are there so my target buyer is a youngster who wants a sporty 600 at the price of a 20 year old 400. Plus I the kit is already on and buying originals IMO will not increase the price here. I dont really think any of the original schemes will look that good on these fairings but feel free to prove me wrong. Anything that looks good on a Tyga kit should look the tits on these so let me know your favourites.
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Post by Drunkn Munky »

In that case a moto gp rep will work and sell well, the kiddies love that kinda thing :grin:
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RegionX wrote: I dont really think any of the original schemes will look that good on these fairings but feel free to prove me wrong. Anything that looks good on a Tyga kit should look the tits on these so let me know your favourites
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Okay point taken, that looks good
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Re: Paint Scheme VFR400 NC30

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Either way I want something that will attract a young first timer that wants something modern. I'm leaning towards taking the much loved Repsol and making it different yet still recognizable, that way its not just a carbon copy of every Repsol (and there are a lot) out there.
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Re: Paint Scheme VFR400 NC30

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this was my bike in a part rossi repsol austin powers scheme, but would look better in the rcv bodywork
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and how it should look in a more dayglow colour on the correct panels, this scheme done profesional on the tyga/your bodywork would look the nuts (i reckon)
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Re: Paint Scheme VFR400 NC30

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That looks awesome, a classic theme with a wild twist. Would be a pricey job but I'l start calling around and see what they charge for an uber custom paint scheme. I paid about 180 pounds for a single colour as a favour, he called it a hand out but the finish was perfect though.

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