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What do you think?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by BillB, Jul 7, 2010.

  1. BillB

    BillB Active Member

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    To pin stripe or not... that is the question.

    I kinda like it for soem weird reason. HOWEVER, i took the striping off the tank because i thought it was a bit much.

    What do you guys think of the pin striped look?
     

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    I think you should take that hulking great shop window off the front and leave it.. Looks nice as it is.
     
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    fiveofakind Well-Known Member

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    Remove all pinstriping....seat rail, tank, & wheels......looks cheesy.....just my opinion....
     
  4. BillB

    BillB Active Member

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    Thanks Swissjon, Im still shopping for a sport shield that'll take its place.
    I appreciate the input. This shield was only $15 on ebay!!
     
  5. BillB

    BillB Active Member

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    Fiveofakind, Thank you for your input. You know what you like, no bones about it and I can appreciate that.
     
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    i think the seat looks really comfy (and ginormous) and i'd bet the shield keeps you (and the bike behind you) out of the wind for sure
    these bikes from the 80's aren't really fashion statements so the big saddle wouldn't bother me at all.
    as far as the stripes, i think they make it look like a kaw ltd...not a good thing, not a bad thing...just an observation.
    if it was mine i'd have gotten rid of all of the stripes (maybe keep just the tank stripes)...but i like a "plain-jane" type of bike
    either way is good i think
     
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    +1
     
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    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    Accent coloring and pin-stripes look nice when applied carefully and with a color choice that's not distracting to the over-all look.

    If it adds some life, beauty or distinction; it's a good thing.

    It it looks like it got tattooed, here and there, while doing a stretch in San Quentin ...

    Well, ...
    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

    Hopefully, the beholder ain't crazy!
     
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    Lol it does look like a Kwaka with that stripe. But Im a fan of the KZs sssoooo idk.
     
  10. BillB

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    Lol pRison tats.

    I like the advice so far. I need a different color maybe.
     
  11. BillB

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    Oh, and the wind shield stays.
    I must look like a giant on this thing... I can see over the wind shield.
     
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    I like a cafe fairing. Have you considered that?
     
  13. Swissjon

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    LoL.. It's your bike, do what you like.. Everyone has their own opinion, each will be different, if it weren't like that, the world would be such a boring place. :)
     
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    I think the bike looks slick how it is now~ I wouldn't change a thing.

    As for you looking over the windshield, as long as you don't look like this guy, I think you will be alright

    [​IMG]
     
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    LoL.. In the orignal of that photo, it's possible to make out that the plate is advertising a pizza firm!!
     
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    cutlass79500 Well-Known Member

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    i agree with everyone its a really nice looking bike get rid of the stripes polish the wheels and your ready to go also get rid of the stripe on the back rest maybe paint where the stripe is at on the grab rail black the stripe color is to bright pulls your eyes away from the rest of the bike
     
  17. BillB

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    nice cankles
     
  18. BillB

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    Noted cutlass... thanks!
     

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