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tzr
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PostPosted: 20:08 - 01 Aug 2008    Post subject: Paintwork, mods etc on an old bike ('86 FZR 400) Reply with quote

Been mentioned before, binned the bike on it's LHS.
Main cosmetic damage was to the bottom L/H fairing, I've just ordered another in blue primer.

So, some advice and opinions please!
Shall I bother doing the one panel or respray the whole bike?

I have an airbrush and compressor, what types of paint will I need to do this properly and how would I go about colour matching? I know it's a cobalt blue, just not the concentration.

Before messing it up:
https://img388.imageshack.us/img388/691/s4010001ow2.jpg

Can get decals done for free due to father Very Happy

Lastly, any ideas as to what would spruce it up a bit?
Was thinking of getting a smoked screen, found one for £46 posted.
Oh and the mirrors came like that when I bought it Rolling Eyes
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tzr
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PostPosted: 11:10 - 03 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Got a Carbon Can Co titanium end-can on ebay cheap; (£80, someone bought the wrong can for their bike)
Not received yet but here's my photoshopped version Very Happy
before:
https://img233.imageshack.us/img233/9446/s4010004qo7.jpg
after:
https://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5148/s4010004newsa4.jpg

Thumbs Up I think it'll look much better!
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