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  • #1

    Need opinions

    Going to be painting Matilda next week. I like the original paint but something new isnt bad either. After a little time in photoshop this is what I have and would like some opinions. Either the original Turquoise and White, or the Metallic Charcoal and Maroon with pinstriping?



    Nate

    78 XS11 "Matilda" 2H7 000364

    2001 Raptor ACCT, T.C. Fuse Box, TC Bros Forward Controls
    Kuryakyn Iso Grips/Throttleboss/Bar End Mirror, Custom Covered Seat
    Shinko 712s, HID Headlight, RC Performance Exhaust
    Bikemaster Daytona Handlebars, Galfer SS Brake Lines
    Barnett HD Clutch Springs, T.C. Spin On Filter Adapter
    K+N Air Filter

    88 Voyager XII
    81 XJ650 Maxim
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  • #2
    Hey Nate,

    I don't recall there ever being an Original Torquoise...oh I guess you mean the color it came with when you got it...not necessarily OEM!?

    I like the metallic and maroon striping myself! But as folks often say around here, it's your bike, do what you think looks good, you're the one that's going to be riding it, and be seen on it.!

    T.C.
    T. C. Gresham
    81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
    79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
    History shows again and again,
    How nature points out the folly of men!

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    • #3
      I vote maroon. By the way nice ride!
      1980 special (Phyllis)
      1196 10.5 to 1 kit,megacycle cams,shaved head,dynojet carb kit,ported intake and exhaust,mac 4 into 1 exhaust,drilled rotors,ss brake lines,pods,mikes xs green coils,iridium plugs,led lights,throttle lock,progressive shocks,oil cooler,ajustable cam gears,HD valve springs,Vmax tensioner mod

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      • #4
        Originally posted by TopCatGr58 View Post
        Hey Nate,

        I don't recall there ever being an Original Torquoise...oh I guess you mean the color it came with when you got it...not necessarily OEM!?

        I like the metallic and maroon striping myself! But as folks often say around here, it's your bike, do what you think looks good, you're the one that's going to be riding it, and be seen on it.!

        T.C.
        Hahah yeah, the paint that was on when I got it. The reason I chose the maroon stripe was kind of a not to the original bikes mixed in with something more modern. Its a toss up for me. I like the old because it reminds me of an old 50s chevy car, but a more modern look would be nice. THe old paint is pretty beat up so either way its getting stripped and painted. I would be happy either way.
        Nate

        78 XS11 "Matilda" 2H7 000364

        2001 Raptor ACCT, T.C. Fuse Box, TC Bros Forward Controls
        Kuryakyn Iso Grips/Throttleboss/Bar End Mirror, Custom Covered Seat
        Shinko 712s, HID Headlight, RC Performance Exhaust
        Bikemaster Daytona Handlebars, Galfer SS Brake Lines
        Barnett HD Clutch Springs, T.C. Spin On Filter Adapter
        K+N Air Filter

        88 Voyager XII
        81 XJ650 Maxim

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        • #5
          Heres another option without the knee dents and side cover centers.



          Now that I have my layers made I can change it to any color in a couple minutes.
          Nate

          78 XS11 "Matilda" 2H7 000364

          2001 Raptor ACCT, T.C. Fuse Box, TC Bros Forward Controls
          Kuryakyn Iso Grips/Throttleboss/Bar End Mirror, Custom Covered Seat
          Shinko 712s, HID Headlight, RC Performance Exhaust
          Bikemaster Daytona Handlebars, Galfer SS Brake Lines
          Barnett HD Clutch Springs, T.C. Spin On Filter Adapter
          K+N Air Filter

          88 Voyager XII
          81 XJ650 Maxim

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          • #6
            Originally posted by tw1980 View Post
            I vote maroon. By the way nice ride!
            Thanks This is the last bit of work Ill be doing to it this summer. Come winter, every nut and bolt is coming off and everything under the tank and side covers is being powder coated.
            Nate

            78 XS11 "Matilda" 2H7 000364

            2001 Raptor ACCT, T.C. Fuse Box, TC Bros Forward Controls
            Kuryakyn Iso Grips/Throttleboss/Bar End Mirror, Custom Covered Seat
            Shinko 712s, HID Headlight, RC Performance Exhaust
            Bikemaster Daytona Handlebars, Galfer SS Brake Lines
            Barnett HD Clutch Springs, T.C. Spin On Filter Adapter
            K+N Air Filter

            88 Voyager XII
            81 XJ650 Maxim

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            • #7
              I'm not much of an aqua blue guy, so I like the charcoal and burgundy color scheme, I prefer the first one with the knee indents and side cover centers Burgundy.
              Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

              When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

              81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
              80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


              Previously owned
              93 GSX600F
              80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
              81 XS1100 Special
              81 CB750 C
              80 CB750 C
              78 XS750

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              • #8
                Originally posted by DGXSER View Post
                I'm not much of an aqua blue guy, so I like the charcoal and burgundy color scheme, I prefer the first one with the knee indents and side cover centers Burgundy.
                Yeah I like the extra too but a friend asked about one without so thought Id pop it up here too. I also made one purple and pink lol.
                Nate

                78 XS11 "Matilda" 2H7 000364

                2001 Raptor ACCT, T.C. Fuse Box, TC Bros Forward Controls
                Kuryakyn Iso Grips/Throttleboss/Bar End Mirror, Custom Covered Seat
                Shinko 712s, HID Headlight, RC Performance Exhaust
                Bikemaster Daytona Handlebars, Galfer SS Brake Lines
                Barnett HD Clutch Springs, T.C. Spin On Filter Adapter
                K+N Air Filter

                88 Voyager XII
                81 XJ650 Maxim

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                • #9
                  I like the last one with the one stripe.
                  Jeff
                  77 XS750 2D completely stock
                  79 SF XS1100 "Picky" stock with harley mufflers

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                  • #10
                    I would vote for the last one, now if you only went a few shades lighter on the colors it would be a big hit in Columbus

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                    • #11
                      I like the second pic Nate. It pops.

                      The pastel blue is a little too gay.

                      Not that there's anything wrong with that.........
                      Greg

                      Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                      ― Albert Einstein

                      80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                      The list changes.

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                      • #12
                        I really like #2 with the maroon on the side.
                        1995 KZ100P
                        Pods, jets, pipes, cam adjuster, oil cooler

                        1977 Ironhead - custom build
                        Hot engine, custom frame, KZ front and rear, high torque starter, alternator conversion, Progressive shocks, Thunderheart wiring, Dyna ignition, oil cooler, Dakota Digital instruments, etc.

                        Sold all my XS's to Eastcoaster but still love to keep up with you guys. This is the best cycle forum on the web.

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                        • #13
                          I hope you don't hate me for saying this, but I think the Maroon and gray just looks too boring. The 1st pic kinda reminds me of the two-tone 750's. Just something about that gray and maroon though. Here's my thing: you have cruiser footpegs with the forward controls, so, the color scheme you have is too sporty. I think you should go a solid color and have fun with it. Maybe put the emblems back onto the side covers?

                          Also, doesn't it hurt your back to have those low bars, but with your feet on the cruiser pegs? It seems to go against ergonomics of the back.
                          1979 XS1100F
                          2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by IanDMacDonald View Post
                            Also, doesn't it hurt your back to have those low bars, but with your feet on the cruiser pegs? It seems to go against ergonomics of the back.
                            Not at all. Infact it really helps my back. I have two blown out disks and leaning forward a little takes all the shock out of my spine when riding. I actually go riding now to feel better if Im having a bad back day.
                            Nate

                            78 XS11 "Matilda" 2H7 000364

                            2001 Raptor ACCT, T.C. Fuse Box, TC Bros Forward Controls
                            Kuryakyn Iso Grips/Throttleboss/Bar End Mirror, Custom Covered Seat
                            Shinko 712s, HID Headlight, RC Performance Exhaust
                            Bikemaster Daytona Handlebars, Galfer SS Brake Lines
                            Barnett HD Clutch Springs, T.C. Spin On Filter Adapter
                            K+N Air Filter

                            88 Voyager XII
                            81 XJ650 Maxim

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by IanDMacDonald View Post
                              I hope you don't hate me for saying this, but I think the Maroon and gray just looks too boring. The 1st pic kinda reminds me of the two-tone 750's. Just something about that gray and maroon though. Here's my thing: you have cruiser footpegs with the forward controls, so, the color scheme you have is too sporty. I think you should go a solid color and have fun with it. Maybe put the emblems back onto the side covers?

                              Also, doesn't it hurt your back to have those low bars, but with your feet on the cruiser pegs? It seems to go against ergonomics of the back.
                              Forgot to add, the emblems will be going back on. I just didnt want to stress them out and break off the posts when I sprayed that new side cover.
                              Nate

                              78 XS11 "Matilda" 2H7 000364

                              2001 Raptor ACCT, T.C. Fuse Box, TC Bros Forward Controls
                              Kuryakyn Iso Grips/Throttleboss/Bar End Mirror, Custom Covered Seat
                              Shinko 712s, HID Headlight, RC Performance Exhaust
                              Bikemaster Daytona Handlebars, Galfer SS Brake Lines
                              Barnett HD Clutch Springs, T.C. Spin On Filter Adapter
                              K+N Air Filter

                              88 Voyager XII
                              81 XJ650 Maxim

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