Damo's GIXER-New coat of paint.

Hey mate, Im undecided on the effect, through photo's it does kinda look like its dirty, but I reckon in the flesh the silver would pop more.


Only real criticism is the 'Suzuki' on the tank. It really looks like a rushed job. What you could do in the future (if you ever have the inclination to re-paint the tank) is use Adobe Photoshop or even Microsoft word, google some fonts and find a real slick looking font that you like. Type Suzuki into the program, size it up and set the spaces etc, then print it onto adhesive paper. Cut the letters out and voila, you have a mask that leaves you with an even sized and spaced Suzuki emblem, that could be customised however you wanted it. It would just ad the little bit of a professional touch.

Just my opinion mate, other then that, good work, and I like the colours.

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Hey mate, Im undecided on the effect, through photo's it does kinda look like its dirty, but I reckon in the flesh the silver would pop more.


Only real criticism is the 'Suzuki' on the tank. It really looks like a rushed job. What you could do in the future (if you ever have the inclination to re-paint the tank) is use Adobe Photoshop or even Microsoft word, google some fonts and find a real slick looking font that you like. Type Suzuki into the program, size it up and set the spaces etc, then print it onto adhesive paper. Cut the letters out and voila, you have a mask that leaves you with an even sized and spaced Suzuki emblem, that could be customised however you wanted it. It would just ad the little bit of a professional touch.

Just my opinion mate, other then that, good work, and I like the colours.

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Point taken ;)

But in defence to all the talk of the tank- it was supposed to look like graffity not a perfect stencil if you know what i mean??
I truth i'm not 100% happy with the finish of the "suzuki" but in saying that i'm thinking of going back over it and spending more time on it.
But it will still look like graffity- cause thats the look i'm after.

I've just fitted my belly pan as well i'll get some pics up soon.

Cheers for the feedback ;)

Maybe i should call my bike "controversie":D

or just "g'hey".
btw Damo,your old paint guru has left Autolac and is now working in the old Powderworks spares building again,not sure what they're trading as tho.I'll let him know you'll be for a litre of matte black soon.
cheers

Fuck off davo, you cocksmoker.

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Fuck off davo, you cocksmoker.

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Are you in your closet on your laptop again

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or just "g'hey".
btw Damo,your old paint guru has left Autolac and is now working in the old Powderworks spares building again,not sure what they're trading as tho.I'll let him know you'll be for a litre of matte black soon.
cheers

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Fuck me davo i thought now you didn't have a bike you'd be gone and not heard of again:D

Yeah i heard about your bro, but the matt black thing wont be happening.
Every second bloke has a matt black fighter, i went for something completely different and i knew it would be a contraversal paint scheme from the time i thought of it in my head.
At the end of the day i like it and most don't, but stiff shit if i was a lemming i'd just go the boring matt black look.
I really wanted to test myself to see if i could put down a custom paint job with a quality finish- i think i achieved what i set out to do.
The paint scheme is not for everybody and i respect that, but i thought of it in my head, i put in the big hrs and the work and as all streetfighter builders know i have got the satisfaction of knowing i did it all.
That to me is satisfaction right there regardless what others think.
But i appreciate your feedback[^] and sarcasim as always.;)
You and Puppet not an item anymore???????[:X]

Any way back to the bike heres some more pics.


I've actually redone this and took more time and tried to get it neater than previous.

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1270668877.jpg


Belly pan made from an un-picked up seat unit off my old cbr 600.
Got this idea from another member who did an R1 unit in a similar way.

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1270702064.jpg


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1270646840.jpg


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1270707487.jpg


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1270626855.jpg



The next and in my eyes most important thing to do next is to replace the "FUCKN DOWN RIGHT UGLY" front guard.
It looks like shit and seriously needs replacing.
More that likly will just go for a standard one.

Anyone out there got a standard guard they want to flick?????

I got another Gixxa mate,and Puppet is still my bitch.

Bellypan turned out good mate! I'v still got a lil bit of work to do to perfect mine, may have to shorten it a bit! The R1 tail is farken long, it fouls slightly on the levers!

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Bellypan turned out good mate! I'v still got a lil bit of work to do to perfect mine, may have to shorten it a bit! The R1 tail is farken long, it fouls slightly on the levers!

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AAAAAAA twas you!!!!!! Thanks for the insperation on the belly pan mate.;)

Yeah i had to do a bit of trimming to get it fairly right around the leavers and also so the frame you can see where i need to take it up a bit higher in one of the pics, still needs a bit of twigging to get it perfect but it's on there and i'm happy with the result.

That Belly pan looks awesome Damo, Hopefully you and Lance don't mind if I steal that idea.
I've got a K4 tail that may work.
Also I'm 90 per cent certain I've got a standard guard if you are still after one.
You still got the ventura rack that was on it when Weasel had it?
Maybe we can do a deal?

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I got another Gixxa mate,and Puppet is still my bitch.

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I thought you got a zx10?

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That Belly pan looks awesome Damo, Hopefully you and Lance don't mind if I steal that idea.
I've got a K4 tail that may work.
Also I'm 90 per cent certain I've got a standard guard if you are still after one.
You still got the ventura rack that was on it when Weasel had it?
Maybe we can do a deal?

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Mate i do! and we can swap if you are thinking along those lines??

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That Belly pan looks awesome Damo, Hopefully you and Lance don't mind if I steal that idea.
I've got a K4 tail that may work.
Also I'm 90 per cent certain I've got a standard guard if you are still after one.
You still got the ventura rack that was on it when Weasel had it?
Maybe we can do a deal?

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Mate i do! and we can swap if you are thinking along those lines??

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Its a deal :D

Damo, where are you doing the painting?

PM sent mate.
Any questions my number is 0416513076

The paint looks good, very popular effect in the R/C world. I agree with another bloke, i recon using a different colour other than silver for the water droplets woulda looked cool, but in saying that I think the blue with silver is a horn look. Pictures just don't do it justice. I'd stencil the 'suzuki', but instead of doing it as 1 word, i'd do separate letters so its not as 'uniform' then go around the edge of each letter with the airbrush and 'fuzz' the edge so it wasn't as crisp. There are plenty of wicked fonts floating around the net that look awesome.

Ush

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I got another Gixxa mate,and Puppet is still my bitch.

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Fuck me, you got a new bike! About time Davo.

Sorry to hijack the topic Damo. I can't paint for shit, so I'm highly impressed with the effect mate, way beyond my thought process.

I think version 2 is right on the money Damo, looks heaps more like graffiti, I'm a little undecided on the water droplet effect but top points for trying something different hey.. I agree with Puppet the frame and swinger would look horn being black..

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1270668877.jpg

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Damo, where are you doing the painting?

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At home! Why you want some paint work done??

I could work in your joint if you like??

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I think version 2 is right on the money Damo, looks heaps more like graffiti, I'm a little undecided on the water droplet effect but top points for trying something different hey.. I agree with Puppet the frame and swinger would look horn being black..

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1270668877.jpg

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Cheers mate;) i spent more time experimenting with and practicing this time and took my time with it.
I must say i rushed it the first time.[:o)]
Yeah i agree that not every body will like it[^] but! at least i know wich bike is mine through all the matt black :D
To be honest i'm not 100% on the black frame and swinger, the only reson why is cause it's alot of work to turn around if i'm unhappy later if you know what i mean.
But in saying that! it's definatly in the memory bank for down the track if i do decide to do something else, or for a change.