Getting some ideas for design input needed

[Kuntreeboy]

I am looking for input on some design ideas. I currently have an 06 XB12RS (R with an S tail in Black and Amber. I am removing all the amber items and doing it in a Black and Red scheme possibly with one of the colors being flat the other being gloss?! Also debating between putting stripes on it or just leaving the majority Flat black and some accent item's in the red??? But cant figure it out...

This isnt the most current as I now have an S tail and other items but it's close

I should get my new wheels in this week some time but I cant figure out what color I want to do them I dont want to do just a normal Blk or Red rim, I want a little bit of both debating between the two of these. Now I am no artist (As you will see!!!) but this is a general idea of what I am looing at

I also bought a Stock upper tripple tree to replace my Helibar that I am not fond of and had it painted gloss black

Helibar

I will be replacing the upper ferring with a chopped down ferring, if I figure out how to cut it and dont mess it up too bad and the ferring hold with one I had painted gloss black also. So once this is all over I will have; A ICON Sinner helmet XXL (Never worn), Amber Rims, HeliBar's upper tripple, my R tail, A stock upper ferring and a stock upper ferring hold, and allot of other parts up for sale. So please ideas are welcome pointers and do's and dont's welcome. Thanks Mike

 

[NwRider]

Red rim w/ black spokes.. flat black with red accents. Gloss would be better maybe... yea... maybe leave your plastics alone.

Black rim looks good too.. sigh

Good luck choosing! hehehe... I was a lot of help eh?

 

[Kuntreeboy]

Yeah NW not much help!!! HAHAHA but I been fighting with this choice for two months now!! And now the rims are actually almost here so it's time to get to work on it!!!!

 

[christianmb]

Ok, (please someone correct me if I am wrong)if you do paint, the differences between the flat and gloss are going to require either two different bases or clears (I forget which).

I like a mostly black with red accents, so that would be my .02. I like the look of a red outer with black spokes too. I'm with NW, though. Leave the plastics or get a crap set to paint. It is a shame to screw up good plastics especially since H-D isn't really providing great Buell customer service anymore.

 

[Kuntreeboy]

Yeah I been looking for a crap fender and airbox but I always see them bout 3 minutes too late!!!! Thats why I replaced my Amber rims instead of painting them!! I know someone will eventually want them! I am leaning more towards no stripe with Flat black and red accents!! but the wheels still perplex me!! I am leaning towards the blk outter and red inner??? But still cant decide!!

 

[wolfo68]

red out black inner on the rims
or
black out red spokes with black center

I loved my black and red combo, but I'm switching to black and blue now lol

 

[Burton]

Black rim, red spokes. That would look boss.

 

[Kuntreeboy]

Something like this Wolf???

I hadnt even thought bout that!! Yeah Burton I think I am agreeing but I am liking the Black center!!

 

[wolfo68]

just like that

 

[squidbuellie]

you should think about blending or fading from black at the hub half way trough turn to red. then put black pin strip on the lip

or go from red to black that will make the rear sprocket and rotor pop out a little more but will require more cleaning time.

 

[Kuntreeboy]

Yeah that wouldnt be too bad Squid!! I thought bout doing my paint in the Red, Black and Grey cammo!!! But I didnt want to be your opposite twin!!! HAHAHA will paint hold up on these rims or will powder coating be the best route???

 

[squidbuellie]

if your going to go the fade route it will have to do paint. which will be fine as long as you don't live on a 5 mile long gravel road.

 

[dave_xb12r]

 

[squidbuellie]

i was looking for that post right on dave...kinda like that. just not all the way to the ring

 

[Kuntreeboy]

dave that is awesome!!!! Thanks!!! I think thats gonna be the one!Except now I kinda want to do the center black?? Hmmmm.........

 

[buellbradski]

If i were you id keep the gold rims and get white plasics then every other year switch colors . I kinda have a thought that a cream or offwhite bolt with gold rims and decals. Love red and black though.

 

[Kuntreeboy]

I am a huge fan of Black and Red and down where I live are all Saint's fan's and I AM NOT!!!!!!! HAHAHAHA but Brad the bike looks good

 

[jakestolar]

I think Hott pink is the ticket!

 

[Kuntreeboy]

Man you are right!!! Hot pink is the ticket!!! HAHAHAHAH my wife wants her's to be black and pink!!!!

 

[jakestolar]

Katie said the same thing. I promptly replied with HELLLLLL NO!