To repaint or not?

[earlfor]

I think Keith (KGB) is right in that some models would not be as "collectable" if repainted, but most GS's are not so rare as for it to make much, if any difference. I think more important is the quality of the paint job. Any repaint done with a rattle can will not enhance the value no matter how well done, as the paint is not durable compared to automotive catalyzed paints. Spray can paint dissolves with gas, spots easily, and fades quickly. On the other hand, a professional quality repaint with automotive type paints in an appealing layout will likely make the bike more desirable than a cracked and peeling original paint job. A lot of the value is relative to personal taste. Some people may like a black background with airbrushed lace around the edges and a sea of floating polka dots in various colors with smokey wine glazed eyeballs peering at them through a mist of orange metalflake and purple flames, but most people will not. LOL The more personal one makes the paint job, the less the number of people it will appeal to.

Earl

JUst a thought.

Is it better to keep the bike with the original paint, or should one paint it to ones liking? My thought is a repaint will diminish the value of the bike if the original paint is in good shape at this time. I have heard that bikes that are in original shape bring more money than those repainted.

Looking for other ideas on this.

Thanks,