Painting my 850L.......thoughts?

[XXWoodmanXX]

Here she is now:



Here's one idea I had when I saw a guy around here paint his older GS500E:



I only painted one rim to see what stock would look like under the yellow, also. I'm on the fence as to whether I want to paint the rims charcoal, or a low-gloss black.

But here's what I think I might go with:



I really like the way the charcoal wheels sit under the blue. I MIGHT even leave the front fender chrome. I would leave the rear brakelight housing chrome, but it's far too rusted. I will do black, and maybe buy one in better condition, and leave it chrome.

Thoughts?

[Agemax]

definately the blue, IMHO. and yes, keep the front fender chrome

[XXWoodmanXX]

Here we go:



Now, here's a question.......am I able to put one of these rear fairings on my L and make it fit with out too much fuss?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-83-Suzuki-GS-850-GS850-Rear-Tail-Piece-Fairing-Tail-Light-cover-/130780313510?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e731d37a6&vxp=mtr

[Agemax]

in a word NO, not without a lot of grief,and even then i think it wouldn't look right.
by the way, you got to straighten up those side panel badges!