Ok, I can't stand it any longer....paint preview!

[TNT]

I didn't want to post any pics until the bike was done and back together, but who know's when that will be as Corbin is being very slow about shipping my bags & side covers. So here's a pic to wet your whistle with. You'll have to excuse the reflections of his house in the photo. :D Also, one thing you can't see is how the tone of the purple will change as you look at if from different angles. He topped the flames with a flip flop powder mixed in a clear base for that effect.



http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/1341_033.jpg

[Capt. Morgan]

Very Nice! Love that 3-d effect, from photo it looks like the flames are embossed into tank

[BG]

really really nice.
Can't wait the see the completed masterpiece.
It sure will be good seeing you back riding again, and on your own creation. Just think, it used to be the slow black one.

[Warren in Atlanta]

sweet! who's the painter? I love classic flames and shadows...it never goes outta style. Corbin can be really slow tho. Have they changed the beetle bags at all or are they they same ones we used to have??

[Yogi]

:clap2:

[TNT]

sweet! who's the painter? I love classic flames and shadows...it never goes outta style. Corbin can be really slow tho. Have they changed the beetle bags at all or are they they same ones we used to have??

The painter is in Charlotte, NC. I met him through the ZRXOA. BD's Cycles is his Co. name. He really worked with me on this, and sent me paint samples (which he sprayed) 3 or 4 times before I finally decided on the colors. The Beetle Bags are still the same. I shipped the parts to him, but plan on going over there to pick them up. I figure it will be a good excuse to go bug Mosa too!!

[Fudgie]

Since she is a 2-tone now! :twisted:

[Fudgie]

http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/6c24d4f8 ... ABO82ZZr6I (http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/6c24d4f8/bc/Valkyrie/__sr_/Brian%27s+Bike+010.jpg?ph6bGGABO82ZZr6I)

[Rocket]

I can't wait to see it all together, and in person!!!

[RayO]

VERY SHARP!! That looks beautiful Vicki, great choice!!

[Britman]

WOW!

[Coot]

Think he can do a mechanical dragon on the cowling of my ST?

Coot

[BDsbigZRX]

I'm the painter that's doing Vicki's bike. I'm putting together a website that will be done soon. If you guys need anything done, or have any questions, let me know! My e-mail is BDsbigZRX@carolina.rr.com Thanks for all the compliments!

Bryan

[Coot]

I'm the painter that's doing Vicki's bike. I'm putting together a website that will be done soon. If you guys need anything done, or have any questions, let me know! My e-mail is BDsbigZRX@carolina.rr.com Thanks for all the compliments!

Bryan

Thanks for the quick response. The Dragon at Deals Gap is my favorite stretch of road.

www.tailofthedragon.com (http://www.tailofthedragon.com) has a tee-shirt with a mechanical dragon on it. I want to do a dragon on the front of my ST 1300 that is like the one on the tee-shirt. Do you do that sort of thing? Take a look at their website and you will see what I'm talking about. There is a good shot of the tee-shirt in their online store.

If you don't see what I'm talking about on the site, let me know and I'll send you a digital pic of it.

Thanks,
Coot

[V-MAN]

New bike, new paint ... looks great!

[Highlander]

Wow! :D Now that's going to be something to look at. Beautiful. And fast, once the blower is installed, fast. :lol: Now that's what I call flames. Can't wait to see it in person. So when is J Dubya gonna get flamed???? :wink:

[R J]

Dag nab it Vicki, now you makin me cry.

I was supposed to send my stuff out to be painted and flamed this winter, but I didn't find the time or the $$$$.

I shouldn't have completely retired I guess.

Might have to go back to work for awhile and do it next winter.

WAAAAAAAAAAAA..........

Looks real nice, I want, I want..........

Oh yeah, be careful on that leg for awhile. ya'll hear me?

[sarge]

Looking Good Vicki :pepper1:

Hope to See it on da Road Soon :biker:

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[Michael P.]

COOL! :yes:

[Dave Ritsema]

Very, VERY nice. I really like it. Hope to be able to do that next year. Looks like I don't have to search any further for a painter!

[TNT]

http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/6c24d4f8/bc/Valkyrie/__sr_/Brian%27s+Bike+010.jpg?ph6bGGABO82ZZr6I


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[BDsbigZRX]

I see all the T-shirts, can you be more specific? Which t-shirt?
Bryan

[TNT]

I see all the T-shirts, can you be more specific? Which t-shirt?
Bryan

I'm guessing this is the one he's talking about. Probably the head of the dragon on the pic on the left. Would they may have copywrights on this? Looks like their own design.

http://www.tailofthedragon.com/shop/itemshirt032.html

[Dragbars]

8)

[Coot]

I see all the T-shirts, can you be more specific? Which t-shirt?
Bryan

I'm guessing this is the one he's talking about. Probably the head of the dragon on the pic on the left. Would they may have copywrights on this? Looks like their own design.

http://www.tailofthedragon.com/shop/itemshirt032.html

Vicki,

You is soooooooo smart. That's the one.

I got permission from Ron and Nancy of TailoftheDragon to do it.

Bryan,

Can you do it? I need somebody with the imagination to turn the profile into a face looking straight ahead instead of to the side, as is in the image on the shirt.

Thanks,
Coot

[Leather]

:P

Wow Vicki I love it!! That looks great. We were hoping at some point to be able to get a couple things painted on ours. Hmmm. Hard to match what you got done!!

Lynn

[Whiz]

Vicki, Very Classy, As Ususal!!! :clap2: Blessings, Whiz

[BDsbigZRX]

that's probably a little over my head. A painter can paint, but it takes a painter who's also quite an artist to handle that kind of detail! :wink: I don't think it would be too difficult to find someone who can airbrush that sort of thing onto your bike, sory I couldn't help you! :?

[PIBIT]

...I can see why you would have a hard time keeping that under wraps, really nice and clean looking...I have one question though...what made you choose "purple" :lol: :lol:
Just kiddin,
PIBIT :D

[Coot]

that's probably a little over my head. A painter can paint, but it takes a painter who's also quite an artist to handle that kind of detail! :wink: I don't think it would be too difficult to find someone who can airbrush that sort of thing onto your bike, sory I couldn't help you! :?

Thanks for getting back to me. Do you know a good air brush artist that would be able to do the job?

Coot

[LaMonster]

Great job on the shadows :D Looking good again :D

[Jack G]

I like it, Vicki!

[BDsbigZRX]

personally, no. Type in "motorcycle Custom paint" in an internet search, you'll probably find dozens of folks who can help.....

[Coot]

Thanks for the tip. I'll do it.

Coot

[Murdoc]

Most excellent! 8) She's gonna be a beauty!!!!

[CoolValk]

:pepper1: :biker: :pepper1: :biker: Beautiful, absolutly beautiful!!!!!!!!