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  • #1

    New color for my E

    Some of you that go to XS11.org know that I've been trying to decide on a color for the 78 E I'm putting together. I really liked the way the leaf green turned out on The Green Hornet and I wanted to pick a color that will pop like it did and be different from any other XS.

    I've pretty solidly decided on the old Chrysler color they used on the early 70s muscle cars " Plum Crazy Purple ".

    What do y'all think?
    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.

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    Umm, a color is something that nobody can decide for you. How about Carmine Red?
    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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    • #3
      Originally posted by IanDMacDonald View Post
      Umm, a color is something that nobody can decide for you. How about Carmine Red?
      Everybody has a RED XS. Everywhere I go I see at least a half dozen red ones.
      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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      • #4
        Originally posted by BA80 View Post
        - - - I've pretty solidly decided on the old Chrysler color they used on the early 70s muscle cars " Plum Crazy Purple ".
        What do y'all think?
        Hi Greg,
        time was, I bought a car that was painted radiation warning magenta.
        Seller said he bought it new.
        I asked him:-
        "If you bought it new WTF did you choose that vile color?"
        "Because they knocked a grand off the price just to get it off the lot."
        "What a nice color."
        But hey, I painted my XS11 rig tow-truck orange so what do I know?
        Fred Hill, S'toon
        XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
        "The Flying Pumpkin"

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        • #5
          Originally posted by BA80 View Post
          Everybody has a RED XS. Everywhere I go I see at least a half dozen red ones.
          Hey Greg...Plum Crazy Purple sounds awesome...cant wait to see the end product...
          1980 XS650G Special-Two
          1993 Honda ST1100

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          • #6
            Originally posted by madmax-im View Post
            Hey Greg...Plum Crazy Purple sounds awesome...cant wait to see the end product...

            We can call it Barney!

            Marty (in Mississippi)
            XS1100SG
            XS650SK
            XS650SH
            XS650G
            XS6502F
            XS650E

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            • #7
              Cute Marty, that's the same thing Ivan said over on .org.

              Everybody was calling the green bike Kermit too until they saw how awesome it turned out.
              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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              • #8
                Truthfully, I restored an XS650 for my daughter. She wanted it purple. We painted it black with purple glass in the paint. It's gorgeous, with its new gold badges. It the garage, it's black. In the sun, it's purple.
                Marty (in Mississippi)
                XS1100SG
                XS650SK
                XS650SH
                XS650G
                XS6502F
                XS650E

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                • #9
                  Ive always been a big fan of Plum Crazy. Was one of my choices when I decided on my winter plans for my E.
                  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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                  • #10
                    I'm leaning towards the purple with gold metal flake if I can find it. It might be a little over my head as far as painting skill but I think it would look awesome with some gold trim.
                    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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                    • #11



                      The camera doesn't pick up the purple.
                      Marty (in Mississippi)
                      XS1100SG
                      XS650SK
                      XS650SH
                      XS650G
                      XS6502F
                      XS650E

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                      • #12
                        [QUOTE=jetmechmarty;425845]

                        Love the Plum Crazy.........The Sub Lime Green in the background too.
                        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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                        • #13
                          My 86 Venture Plum Crazy with Hot Pink pin stripping...

                          80SG, 81SH, 80 standard parts bike, 81SH parts bike
                          and new to me 78 standard dresser

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                          • #14
                            Ha.....looks good but I think I'll leave off the pink.............don't want to mimic.
                            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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                            • #15
                              No copying Greg, but I'm going with either GM Sunburst orange or Chrysler Mango Tango
                              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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