Paint choice doesn't seem to fit under a forum heading, so general discussion seemed the best place to park the question. I have asked this question before (last year I think), but now I have cash in the bank and am getting ready to have it done professionally.
My 89 FJ has passed through several "uncaring" hands. Its currently all refrigerator white and drilled/cracked panels:
(http://motorcycle.brick7-ca.com/media/ca/1008101_1008200/1008141_42ce4b6337935513.jpg)
(http://motorcycle.brick7-ca.com/media/ca/1156001_1156100/1156078_34e8d05d1a5f6bee.jpg)
When i got to it, it had spent 2 years in a shed by the water and the black lettering had been removed. You might think that was an improvement, but it messed up the paint that was there when they removed it. That rack is bolted right down through the tail piece with 3 big bolts. 3 big holes and a huge crack.
But, under all the crud and neglect that basic FJ goodness was still there and I decided to save it. That it was only 850 bucks didn't hurt it's chances of coming home with me either. Final push was when the seller mentioned a friend of his was thinking about building a legends type car and was sniffing around about the old FJ. It had survived this long (and, being an old and broken soldier myself) I had to save a fellow old and broken down soldier.
Panels I'm addressing with replacements (good used) and paint will be redone locally.
But I'm back and forth on color. On one hand I want to take it back to the factory silver and white:
(http://www.sportbikerider.us/Pics21/20080701-1338590-1989-Yamaha-FJ1200.jpg)
That's actually same bike, posted by a previous owner from many years ago before it fell on hard times. I first though it was the same bike as they both wore the same wrong mufflers with a pipe of exhaust pipe joining them to the collector and both bike came from Quebec. Final confirmation was finding the same dents and marks in pictures both new (IE: white) and old. How far the mighty had fallen..... :nea:
But I also started my lust after an FJ1100 when I was in high school (1984, first year) and couldn't afford one:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/0c/69/92/0c6992871bdf0a0e8718b40142291161.jpg)
It was the silver and red one I first laid eyes on in a mag and it's the silver and red I've been fixated on since then. Bucket list item for me, although any FJ would cover that base.
So I grabbed a pic off the net and did a quick and dirty photochop:
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r618/justonepict/m2kpizkl_zpsstzda52e.jpg)
Not bad, but I just dunno. Probably should have made the wheels black in the chop too.
So, while I mull it over.......anyone have an option on which way they would go?
I own a 84 silver and red and like those colors. But if I had the money I would also like a white and silver. I think both color schemes are the best colors for the FJ. If it was me I would go with the original paint scheme. Just my opinion.
Dave
I really like the '84 red and silver. I also like the European red/white/blue as it is both rare and still has the early look of the FJ colors. The Photoshop of the red/silver '87 (flip) style is also unique. Derick turned his '91 into an ambulance and quite well in my opinion. Just don't go with pastel colors like the one I saw years ago near my house. I still have not seen it again. If I do I will hunt him down and get him to join the FJ campfire.
I like the red over silver photo chop. Also like the white and silver factory scheme.
I've always thought that the 84 red/silver was the best looking color scheme .... but maybe my opinion isn't entirely free of prejudice. My second favorite is the white/silver. Mark and I were just talking about this over the weekend.
Arrgghhh!
I just can't decide:
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r618/justonepict/output_t1KuyH_zpsilarqdxa.gif)
Take the Reds man! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY8IQnHFKTA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY8IQnHFKTA)
I think Yamaha nailed it with the first edition Stormy Red and Quartz Silver '84 combo.
If you go that route, I would not put on any black lettering on the red. If you notice on the '84's tank, the black Yamaha letters are on the sliver paint and the Stormy Red side covers have the FJ1100 in silver, not black.
Finally, no reason to have a big ass FJ (in black) on the red fairing.
That said, I do like other color combos, the white/silver of the '89 and the blue/silver of the '92/93 and the blue/white of the '91, pink stripe and all.
The key is breaking up the bike with a 2 color combo and avoid black letters on the dark color.
Just my opinion, hope this helps. Pat
Keep in mind theses are all just quick and dirty photochops:
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r618/justonepict/red-whitedecals%20copy_zpsmkxy1oni.jpg)
That's with the decals moved as per pat's suggestion...
The colour scheme is entirely a matter of personal choice. I like the bolder colours and favour the red/silver/black myself. I do have a preference for how the later models deal with the stripe and colour separation at the back of the tank though, the line continues around the tank instead of flowing down to the seat.
Regardless of colour combo, one thing Yamaha absolutely nailed was the pattern. Not having a full fairing limits the options and I don't recall ever seeing a deviation from this that has worked. I have seen a few single coloured ones that look good with the right graphics though.
IMO
Noel
I really, really like this blue grey/white combo on the 1990 FJ1200
(http://moto.zombdrive.com/images/yamaha-fj-1200-1990-12.jpg)
Throw away those orange turn signal lenses on the fairing and put some clear ones on with the silver LED bulbs.
I think that is my favorite right there.... Put that color combo on the '91-93 rubber mounted FJ = tits!
Red and white!
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/7/34_26_03_14_7_24_59_3.jpeg)
Quote from: Pat Conlon on May 02, 2017, 06:59:26 PM
I really, really like this blue grey/white combo on the 1990 FJ1200
(http://moto.zombdrive.com/images/yamaha-fj-1200-1990-12.jpg)
Throw away those orange turn signal lenses on the fairing and put some clear ones on with the silver LED bulbs.
I think that is my favorite right there.... Put that color combo on the '91-93 rubber mounted FJ = tits!
Nah, doesn't float my boat. A bit too....ummm, I dunno......"blah" to my eye.
I had been toying with the White and blue scheme, but a red stripe instead of pink. I had a photochop around here somewhere and the red stripe makes it pop. Pink is just.....meh. No offense intended to anyone who likes the pink, it's just not for me.
Quote from: Derek Young on May 03, 2017, 08:35:59 AM
Red and white!
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/7/34_26_03_14_7_24_59_3.jpeg)
Nice, but not for this one.
White and silver or red and silver, those are my choices.
:)
Quote from: Derek Young on May 03, 2017, 08:35:59 AM
Red and white!
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/7/34_26_03_14_7_24_59_3.jpeg)
Red and white. True race colors.
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/10/1388_03_05_17_9_01_42.jpeg)
Quote from: great white on May 02, 2017, 05:46:11 PM
Keep in mind theses are all just quick and dirty photochops:
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r618/justonepict/red-whitedecals%20copy_zpsmkxy1oni.jpg)
That's with the decals moved as per pat's suggestion...
I have a '90 model that I have contemplated repainting. If you don't do this pattern, I just might have too. I think it looks incredible.
My '90
I got my 1984 FJ with a burgundy paint job.
I like burgundy but not on my FJ.
I lucked out when I found an 85 FJ minus a motor at an auction.
25000km shown on the odometer of this FJ and I managed to get it for only $200.
The original red/blk bodywork was covered in pigeon crap from being stored in a barn but some elbow
grease and wax brought back most of the original finish. The only thing missing from the 85 was the bellypan
but I am working on the original burgundy one I have and will install it soon.
I also rebuilt the engine to original specs by only going 0.5mm with OEM 30yr old new partss I found on ebay.
This bike is now THE smoothest and most powerful I heve ever seen in my 5yrs of ownership.
New clucth actuator from a 2006 FJ. New clutch line and barnett clutch package.
Rpm shock.RPM fork damper. RPM tranny. RPM exhaust.
Like I said SMOOTH.
Quote from: aviationfred on May 03, 2017, 10:50:26 AM
Quote from: great white on May 02, 2017, 05:46:11 PM
Keep in mind theses are all just quick and dirty photochops:
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r618/justonepict/red-whitedecals%20copy_zpsmkxy1oni.jpg)
That's with the decals moved as per pat's suggestion...
I have a '90 model that I have contemplated repainting. If you don't do this pattern, I just might have too. I think it looks incredible.
My '90
I am leaning towards the red and silver.
Only problem is I'm pulled towards putting the bike back the way it was (for the sake of the bike if nothing else) and every time my wife walks by she says the white would be her first choice, the silver a second choice and that messes me right up again.
Maybe I should not let her talk anymore?
:wacko3:
Keep the wife happy. Restore it to the original white and silver. :biggrin:
Dave
Quote from: great white on May 03, 2017, 02:11:30 PM
Only problem is...every time my wife walks by she says the...
Maybe I should not let her talk anymore?
Good luck with that! :rofl2:
I guess I am lucky, she gets inside and exterior of the house. I get the garage and all in it.... She even refuses to in the garage. It bit her the last time she entered....
Quote from: FJmonkey on May 03, 2017, 05:34:00 PM
I guess I am lucky, she gets inside and exterior of the house. I get the garage and all in it.... She even refuses to in the garage. It bit her the last time she entered....
I meant the pictures on my laptop.
Although she stays out of the garage all the same....nothing in there of any interest for her.
It's just as well, anything mechanical or electrical she touches, breaks. I asked her to hit my electric impact gun for me while I held things in place and it stopped working and has been intermittent messed up ever since. Was perfectly fine moments before. She just doesn't get along with machines....
I am partial to the OEM White and Silver. The 1300 will stay with the OEM paint scheme. I may get a plastic front fender and paint it marble silver just to see what the Suzuki front end would look like with a silver fender.
Fred
I actually like the red silver​ with the black letters(minus the big Fj)But I also liked Fred's bike when he had the all white plastic.
But red and white all the way
But I'm going with the midnight blue. Slightly more blue. With the red graphics that Fred used on the white one. For the turbo bike. :pardon:
Just finished my 1993 FJ1200 but instead of a stock colour I decided to go for Black and Yellow.
Quote from: Cass on August 02, 2017, 04:09:25 AM
Just finished my 1993 FJ1200 but instead of a stock colour I decided to go for Black and Yellow.
Looking good in the yellow and black
I've always liked a darker theme...
(http://i.imgur.com/WKW4IYL.png)
A variant of the OE colours, like ZOA NOM, with dark grey base instead of blue. My "new" 1TX
I like the darker theme too and it was a great point to buy it
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m589/fj1200alf/fj1TX%204_zpsb0i4kzps.jpg) (http://s1133.photobucket.com/user/fj1200alf/media/fj1TX%204_zpsb0i4kzps.jpg.html)
My 3CV, in a variant of Mamola colours
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m589/fj1200alf/FJ2008_zpsajsdccpe.jpg) (http://s1133.photobucket.com/user/fj1200alf/media/FJ2008_zpsajsdccpe.jpg.html)
This is mine, if you like?
White base, dark gray brushed vinyl.
Redoing mine now like this