Gold and Black Bandit

I was thinking about the chain and sprocket replacement that is coming up some time in the near future. I quite like the gold look against the black of the 2010+ Bandit and naturally though black bandit with gold chain and rear sprocket. So then i started thinking of adding gold bar end weights, being cheap to buy. But then I recalled those ZX12's and VFR800's with their gold rims - hmm might they look good on the Bandit with the aforementioned bling if I removed the tyres, brake rotors and had them painted? Anyone good with photoshop to do a mockup?

You talking about full rims or just the outer part?
Personally I think gold rims, spokes & hub would be to much. Gold rim stickers on black rims would look ok though.

Not a bad idea there 2WA - certainly cheaper than fully painted rims which is what I was thinking. Hmmm....

Ewok1958 wrote:Not a bad idea there 2WA - certainly cheaper than fully painted rims which is what I was thinking. Hmmm....

How about a gold tip on Mr Yoshi?

Ii say no! But, if the other bling stacks up, maybe i'll be forced to reconsider.

1 can of gold spray paint $16 .No need to take tyre off .Easy .I have gold bars on mine and love the look .

I dunno Gus. Masking off the tyre sounds like a painstaking job. Mind you, those gold ZX/VRF rim images are worse than an apple in the garden of Eden.

what about some fluffy dice to niiice bling

I always liked the John player gold & black Nortons of old ( There is a mob who can gold leaf the S on your tank as well )

And the JP F1 cars as well - that's the kind of finished look I'm thinking of.

JPS Ewok Special. I would like to see that.

Then dont mask them up ,just wipe over-spay off with spray gun wash .Just place some rags on tyres to save effort . I just did a car rim while
it was on the car (no rags ) no problem. Remove disks ,spray ,clean up ,refit .

Unsure if Gixxer or Bandit.

Now we're talking! This looks like a project while I'm on long service leave starting in two weeks time. Might have to do the levers as well.

You could brush paint the wheels with water paint ,gold, very roughly .Stand back ,see how you like it .Decide , wash water paint off .
I use this method often , saves making a " that looks crap" mistake with permanant paint .

Watch out ! Ironman will get upset if you put more gold on than him. It's a Rapper thing.

Ok, I have gotten as far as buying the paint. Can't see much opportunity of using it though as the temperatures range from -5c to about +12c (not that it stays on the 'high' for long!). Might test it on the bar end weights to see what happens - I can always keep them in the house.

PS: is it possible to paint the levers or does it just wear off all patchy and look like crap?

Ewok1958 wrote:Ok, I have gotten as far as buying the paint. Can't see much opportunity of using it though as the temperatures range from -5c to about +12c (not that it stays on the 'high' for long!). Might test it on the bar end weights to see what happens - I can always keep them in the house.

PS: is it possible to paint the levers or does it just wear off all patchy and look like crap?

Must be some type of primer for it & maybe a clear coat

If you get a Halogen lamp from s\cheap they throw off a good amount of heat .Put it in a shed and it will soon heat up .I painted the levers and it came outO.K

Did you use a primer Gus?

NO i tend not to use it in case i change my mind .It will scratch but you can do a better job if its a "keeper "

Ewok I have halogen lamps you can borrow anytime at all. Still in the box, never used. Lets have a chat next weekend before the ride to the pub.

Every bugger is coming up with my idea!

http://www.bikepoint.com.au/news/2012/road-racers/kawasaki/jps-lotus-kawasaki-ninja-zx-10r-31325

Ewok1958 wrote:
Every bugger is coming up with my idea!

http://www.bikepoint.com.au/news/2012/road-racers/kawasaki/jps-lotus-kawasaki-ninja-zx-10r-31325

He looks a bit shifty , I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't see the idea on our forum & use it on his kwaka

paul wrote:

Ewok1958 wrote:
Every bugger is coming up with my idea!

http://www.bikepoint.com.au/news/2012/road-racers/kawasaki/jps-lotus-kawasaki-ninja-zx-10r-31325

He looks a bit shifty , I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't see the idea on our forum & use it on his kwaka

LOL Absolutely Paul, this must be the case!