Paint Scheme VFR400 NC30
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Paint Scheme VFR400 NC30
I know there are always people asking about paint schemes and it is obviously comes down to a personal choice. The thing is I don't plan on on having this bike for too long, but dont be mistaken, I will be buying another VFR400 or possibly RVF. What happens is you can pick these up in good mechanical condition for a very low price here if they need some tlc and they double in price if they look good. So I will be doing this before I settle on a bike. The point is I need a paint job that the majority of people will like (myself included) so that its easier to sell. It has a Racebox fairing kit (south african company) but I don't have any good pictures yet, this is the kit:

I really like this red Repsol but the tail is obviously very different:

The other thing I could do is use this red and do the Honda wing across the whole side fairing on to the tank but I need ideas all suggestions welcome.

I really like this red Repsol but the tail is obviously very different:

The other thing I could do is use this red and do the Honda wing across the whole side fairing on to the tank but I need ideas all suggestions welcome.
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Re: Paint Scheme VFR400 NC30
The RC30 colours are always wanted - Red, White and Blue
Mister Donut Rep NC30
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Re: Paint Scheme VFR400 NC30
Original paint schemes will always fetch the most money, as will original panels. Im not sure what its like in your country but over here you de value a NC with bodywork like that.
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Re: Paint Scheme VFR400 NC30
I know personally I really like the Tyga and original fairings equally but in different ways. There are not as many die hard enthusiasts here as there are there so my target buyer is a youngster who wants a sporty 600 at the price of a 20 year old 400. Plus I the kit is already on and buying originals IMO will not increase the price here. I dont really think any of the original schemes will look that good on these fairings but feel free to prove me wrong. Anything that looks good on a Tyga kit should look the tits on these so let me know your favourites.
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Re: Paint Scheme VFR400 NC30
In that case a moto gp rep will work and sell well, the kiddies love that kinda thing 

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Re: Paint Scheme VFR400 NC30
ahem "cough"RegionX wrote: I dont really think any of the original schemes will look that good on these fairings but feel free to prove me wrong. Anything that looks good on a Tyga kit should look the tits on these so let me know your favourites

Deviants AM/PM buildxivlia wrote:no i am not dead. ive just been trying a few things....
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Re: Paint Scheme VFR400 NC30
Okay point taken, that looks good
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Re: Paint Scheme VFR400 NC30
Either way I want something that will attract a young first timer that wants something modern. I'm leaning towards taking the much loved Repsol and making it different yet still recognizable, that way its not just a carbon copy of every Repsol (and there are a lot) out there.
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Re: Paint Scheme VFR400 NC30
this was my bike in a part rossi repsol austin powers scheme, but would look better in the rcv bodywork


and how it should look in a more dayglow colour on the correct panels, this scheme done profesional on the tyga/your bodywork would look the nuts (i reckon)



and how it should look in a more dayglow colour on the correct panels, this scheme done profesional on the tyga/your bodywork would look the nuts (i reckon)

Deviants AM/PM buildxivlia wrote:no i am not dead. ive just been trying a few things....
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Re: Paint Scheme VFR400 NC30
That looks awesome, a classic theme with a wild twist. Would be a pricey job but I'l start calling around and see what they charge for an uber custom paint scheme. I paid about 180 pounds for a single colour as a favour, he called it a hand out but the finish was perfect though.