[EIDROEDYR]

I saw jeeps thread about paint schemes for his GSXR and figured why not create one (without the poll) for my 7R. I attached three possible color combinations I am considering. My paint skills are not that great and the colors are not exact in their representation. I have been going back and forth between a copper color or dark gray but I really want something that compliments the black frame and wheels. I will also be installing decals but not necessarily orientated as you see in my photochops with the exception of the ZX-7R decal. So post-up your opinions, criticisms, or suggestions of other paint schemes.....

My 7 is currently a dark blue with no decals and it will be undergoing paint in the next few weeks.

 

[marko138]

I'm digging that grey/red.:dthumb:

 

[bumblebee]

The gray almost looks like a primer with decals...Go with something exotic like lime green and yellow, or neon orange and red or blue...If you're gonna custom, make it stand out...

 

[itgirl25]

if the gray is too dark i don't think it will compliment the black frame you speak of. it would make the bike look heavy. a nice nickel or gunmetal gray would be cool.

 

[drewpy]

what about ... lime green an dark green lettering??

 

[EIDROEDYR]

The gray almost looks like a primer with decals...Go with something exotic like lime green and yellow, or neon orange and red or blue...If you're gonna custom, make it stand out...

Unfortunately, custom color means more $$$. My funding for all my winter mods won't allow for the extra dough.

if the gray is too dark i don't think it will compliment the black frame you speak of. it would make the bike look heavy. a nice nickel or gunmetal gray would be cool.

Do you have examples of that color? Is that pretty close to silver or a light gray?

I attached pics of the actual colors I am considering. The frame of the RVT is pretty close in color to my 7.

 

[EIDROEDYR]

what about ... lime green an dark green lettering??

Unfortunately, my rim stripes are already on their way so it will be either the red or the white and I want the decals to match that.

 

[itgirl25]

Unfortunately, custom color means more $$$. My funding for all my winter mods won't allow for the extra dough.



Do you have examples of that color? Is that pretty close to silver or a light gray?

I attached pics of the actual colors I am considering. The frame of the RVT is pretty close in color to my 7.

that looks like a pretty nice gray. that it the gunmetal color i had in my head. that will look pretty good. so i guess we had the same thing in mind, just called it something different. the copper is nice too. you can't go wrong with either one. :dthumb:

 

[DLIT]

I like the copper. The pic above is too copper though. He should've left some stuff black, like the ram air intake or something.

 

[JK_DILLA]

Paint it like the RTV you posted. Red pinstripe and all. Its clean.:2cents:

 

[Gas Man]

Either way really... the RTV or that Kaw... both look good!

 

[ScottSellersUNR]

looks good with red and grey.. the Copper is too commn looking. But make sure the Grey is nice and glossy, lots of clear on top, cuz i agree the flatter grey looks cheap and like its not finished and just a primer.

Clear coat and as detailed a grey/silver as you can budget.

 

[jeeps84]

I vote red/gray ore white/gray.

 

[EIDROEDYR]

Thanks for your opinions. I was leaning towards the gray/red combination and you guys have pretty much sealed the deal. The gray, as seen in the pic, is the hue I want but it will be glossy. I wasn't interested in doing a flat, matte, or primer type paint job. I'll be sure to post pics once the bike is completed.

 

[DLIT]

You might want to look into this. :lol: :lol:

 

[jeeps84]

You might want to look into this. :lol: :lol:

:lol: :bslap:

 

[Gas Man]

Yeah if you go gray...make sure its glossy and not flat!

 

[EIDROEDYR]

You might want to look into this. :lol: :lol:

:lol: That's great.... I'll consider that at the end of this upcoming riding season. I'll be looking for another ride at that time.

 

[DLIT]

Cool, I'm surprised no one else took advantage of that yet. coughcough'06r6coughcough

 

[EIDROEDYR]

Back from paint

I picked up my parts from the shop yesterday and I am very pleased with the job. I told the shop owner that I wanted a gun metal gray, not to dark and not to light. His painter created a great pearl/gray shade. I attached a few pics of the fender. I'll be adding more quality pics once I get the bike back together.