83 GS550E to GS550ES conversion

[Craiger]

Perhaps the raised and indented extrusions on the lower fairing (the one that looks like the indent on a Mustang and the other that surrounds the stator cover) would look good black? It would be enough to help break up the yellow....and some added black stripes throughout would look really nice.

I'm not good enough with computer graphics to actually put my thoughts down, but somebody out there with much better artistic ability than myself should be able to offer some advice.

Good luck, dude. By the way, you were absolutely right about one thing....that original paint job was hidious. Even if you were to leave it as-is, it's 1000 times better than it was.

[gustovh]

Stripe it like a yellow jacket.
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[Blueandorangefish]

Stripe it like a yellow jacket.
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LOL! That thought occurred to me today.

[Blueandorangefish]

I have to say, this bike has really turned into a lot of fun. I haven't gotten to ride it very much, but I'm really enjoying the process of the project.

[Blueandorangefish]

Perhaps the raised and indented extrusions on the lower fairing (the one that looks like the indent on a Mustang and the other that surrounds the stator cover) would look good black? It would be enough to help break up the yellow....and some added black stripes throughout would look really nice.

I printed out a bunch of copies today and went to town with a sharpie. I agree that way of going looks the best. Otherwise, like it's been pointed out, it starts to resemble a bumble bee.

I'm not good enough with computer graphics to actually put my thoughts down, but somebody out there with much better artistic ability than myself should be able to offer some advice.

Good luck, dude. By the way, you were absolutely right about one thing....that original paint job was hidious. Even if you were to leave it as-is, it's 1000 times better than it was.

I had forgotten until tonight that the paint job was the MAJOR selling point from the guy I bought it from. He was very proud of it. I have to give him credit, though. The crazy stripes notwithstanding, the base silver on the tank was very well done. It was perfectly smooth and glossy with no orange peel. Lots better than I've done. However, everything else was pretty much a disaster. For $600 it was worth it, though.

[TheCafeKid]

I have to say, when i first saw the yellow, I honestly didnt like it. But the more i look at it, and the more that goes back on the bike, its starting to grow on me. I am in favour of as much BLACK as you can on it as well. Or perhaps, RED.....

[Blueandorangefish]

I have to say, when i first saw the yellow, I honestly didnt like it. But the more i look at it, and the more that goes back on the bike, its starting to grow on me.

welcome to the dark side. :-D

[Craiger]

Just make it one big caution sign. )