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Hi I am trying to match up paint for my 1978 XS1100 Yamaha motorcycle. Has any anyone had their bike paint scanned and has a paint code for Macho Maroon? I want to paint my bike back to it’s original colour but I no longer have anything left of the original colour to scan. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Welcome to the Forum, Betty!
How about the underside of the fuel tank or the inside of the side covers?
I don't believe anyone has posted an actual working, accepted paint code for Yamaha's Macho Maroon paint but check out this thread and see if it helps:-
Paint Codes please
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2004 ST1300A: No name... yet
1982 XJ1100J: "Baby" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
1980 XS1100G: "Columbo" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
1979 XS1100SF: "Bush" W.I.P.
1979 XS1100F: parts
2018 Heritage Softail Classic 117 FLHCS SE: "Nanuk" It's DEAD, it's not just resting. It is an EX cycle.
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Hi thanks
I checked the tank side covers and seat, they are painted over or badly faded. I was told at the paint shop they could scan it if I had a good sample from a cover or something. As we live in northern Canada there is not a lot of XS1100 around. I was hoping someone on here might have had one scanned. This is sort of a sentimental project as it was my first big bike from when I was a teenager.78 EComment
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Here's a link to an old thread on the the subject.
Not sure if the codes are still applicable with all the changes to the paint formulations, but it might help.
http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...ight=DDL+5119779 SF Special W/ Stock all original motor @ 384,000klms
Stock exhaust, stock airbox, XJ sump, 78E carbs, Xs1100RH seat, Bosch superhorns, 5/8ths front M/c, braided lines, sintered SBS pads, drilled discs, progressive springs, 8" 50w HID headlight 4300K, 2 x 50w HID spiral driving lights, KONI shocks, Spade fuse box
*Touring mode - Plexistar 2 screen, Gearsack rack & bag & saddlebags, homebuilt towbar
*"The Keg"- UC torana hubs, XS11 discs, Tokico 4 spot calipersComment
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My husband matched the color and painted my bike last year. It looks a little different but it's very close. I'll post pics and the code a bit later.81 SH Something Special
81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
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79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
80 LG Black Magic
78 E Standard Practice
James 3:17
If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.
“Alis Volat Propriis”
Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
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Wow Kat- I never knew you were a woman! Awesome!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.Comment
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Wildkat
Hi Wildkat
I would greatly appreciate you posting your pictures and paint code. This is a sentimental project of the bike I bought when I was a teenager. Thanks again
Dennis78 EComment
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lol Yeah... it made that whole 'being a Mom' thing a lot easierOriginally posted by IanDMacDonald View Post
Ummmmm... egg on my face (good thing I like eggs)Originally posted by trbettyboop View Post
I realized afterward that the paint my husband matched was actually the New Ruby Red (I'm sorry, it's the most maroon of all the years to me) for the 80... then I thought "Hey! I just bought an 81 that's red!" and realized, it's not the right color either.
I certainly understand wanting the color to be just right and hope that you are able to match it perfectly for your project.
Sorry to get your hopes up.
81 SH Something Special
81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
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79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
80 LG Black Magic
78 E Standard Practice
James 3:17
If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.
“Alis Volat Propriis”
Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
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Macho Maroon
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Thanks anyway Kat. I have been having a hard time trying to find a panel or anything with the original colour to scan. Appreciate you trying to help.78 EComment
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1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
1983 XJ 650 Maxim
2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)Comment
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