Styling opinions please?

[PappyBlade]

So I've had it suggested that I re-wrap my Carpenter Sidewinders in red, paint the muffler red, and paint the calipers red.

Others have said "That'd be a LOT of red"

I think it would accent things nicely, along with red brake lines.

I guess I'm looking for thoughts and opinions and ideas of other small accents to add.

I'd thought of red/black mirrors also but yeah, maybe overdoing the red there...

 

[Timbo]

Its your bike so do what you like, however, never been a fan of exhausts in anything other than black, chrome or stainless.

Sounds like too much red to me but I would have to see it so CRACK ON and we will tell you if it looks s**t

 

[PappyBlade]

Its your bike so do what you like, however, never been a fan of exhausts in anything other than black, chrome or stainless.

Sounds like too much red to me but I would have to see it so CRACK ON and we will tell you if it looks s**t

Exactly the answer I expected!

I agree with everything you said. I always say 'do what you want, it's your bike' but there are things that are just too off the norm to look 'right' ya know?

I've not seen a colored exhaust ever, other than black, so that's my big concern.

The exhaust issue is moot though, as I'm working on trading the Carpenter for a Reband.

 

[Ishrub]

So I've had it suggested that I re-wrap my Carpenter Sidewinders in red, paint the muffler red, and paint the calipers red.

Others have said "That'd be a LOT of red"

I think it would accent things nicely, along with red brake lines.

I guess I'm looking for thoughts and opinions and ideas of other small accents to add.

I'd thought of red/black mirrors also but yeah, maybe overdoing the red there...

NEVER!!!!

You got a long way to go yet!

Radiator hoses and every other possible stupid place to put one still awaits you too!

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It is not too late, this person has since re-considered, so can you!

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[Timbo]

There is a company over here in the UK, 5 miles from me as it happens, that does coloured exhausts, not a fan.

And finally, dont want to offend HD riders on here so i will just leave this here for now

 

[PappyBlade]

NEVER!!!!

You got a long way to go yet!

Radiator hoses and every other possible stupid place to put one still awaits you too!

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It is not too late, this person has since re-considered, so can you!

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I LOVE IT!!! Never thought of hoses too! I saw the painted lettering on the tires and forgot to mention that one.

 

[PappyBlade]

There is a company over here in the UK, 5 miles from me as it happens, that does coloured exhausts, not a fan.

And finally, dont want to offend HD riders on here so i will just leave this here for now

On seeing this HD, now I'm thinking maybe Red ceramic on the Reband might not look so bad

 

[Nat67]

It's your bike mate , One of the few things that is yours all yours ! If you like red then f@$k em all , go for it ! Definitely a faster colour than blue !
As for the pipes ? get em Cerakoted . some good shades of volcanic red available , helps dissipate the heat and a lot prettier than wrapping them !
As for other red bolt ons ? be aware that sunshine and polishing soon makes red things look pink . I'm talking banjo fittings and the like ! wheels also benefit from Cerakoting . much harder wearing than powder coat . you can always change it all again if red goes out of fashion ! pictures when done please !

 

[idk]

Maybe it is just the colour rendering on my computer, but some of that red looks like lipstik to me, but you do whatever turns you on.

 

[R3Tex]

Never seen header wrap that didn't eventually turn white...or at least a light grey with time. I have some red on mine, but exhaust is supposed to be black IMHO. Probably just me being weird though