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It is an awesome place...but my sister and ex both work there. Kinda takes it down a notch for me. Now, I gotta hear "Dude, your sister's hot" all the fucking time.

My thoughts exactly. That could be awesome. Very good point...he would make it look way better than my half ass photoshop. But I don't think I even like those colors on my bike. I have come to the conclusion that I am extremely partial to black and everything else I see just doesn't look as good. There must be a reason that I couldn't find many 650R's with a multicolored paint scheme...because they look like crap.

After some photoshop, I'm not sure this scheme looks right on my bike. The problem is the body lines aren't similar...and the shape of my tank throws things off. What do you think??

Voted!

Haha, I was thinking the same thing...Kegs and eggs anyone?? Wrillo, good luck buddy! I can't come but you guys better get him as trashed as possible.

Talked to Remi today on the phone and I'm getting really excited to see how this turns out. The verdict is pearl white with the dark candy blue and Nighthawk black pearl (Honda black w/a little blue flake). I want to have the frame painted black too b/c I think the silver with the other colors would look tacky...not to mention the landing gear is already black and it would flow better. I did a quick photoshop to see what the blue looked like at a different angle. I've decided I want it to look more like the rendering (mostly black and blue with thin white stripe). The real deal is too much white IMO. I am looking at picking up a used rear tire hugger too. This shits gonna look SICK!

Hells yea! I'm diggin' it. Call/text me when you can. We can figure out a time I can get the bike to you. No big rush...the weather will suck for the next few months. If I were to paint the frame black, should it be painted or powdercoated??

Update: I downloaded photoshop and have been messing around with it for a few days...this paint scheme is what I have in mind but i'm not sure what it will look like on my bike. My photoshop skills are limited. Anyone with skills?? I really want to have my silver frame painted black too...but that means stripping the whole bike. This is the bike that I got the idea from:

Stairs are a hell of a lot steeper than any ramp. You also gotta think of getting it turned around to go straight into the basement door...manuvering a bike indoors can be a bitch! If I were you I would make sure I have a ratchet strap attached to the front or rear of the bike and some other fixed point at the top of the stairs. It would definitely come in handy for getting the bike back up the steps and not kill anyone on the way down if someone slips up. Or just get thick tarp to throw down in the guest bedroom...problem solved and you won't need to worry about a potential hospital visit.

I spent hours of company time wisely today...scouring the internet for ideas and colors. Believe me when I say I am working on it. I can't figure out if I just want a kick ass paint job or some airbrush work too. Jim, shoot me your # in a PM...I would like to talk to you about color options.

That's it!!! Get that spray gun ready...

Oh well, say it anyway. Any other ideas??

Crazy you should post these 2 pics because they were probably my favorite pieces I saw on your web site. LOVE the candy blue. I have really been leaning toward some realistic flamework using black as the basecoat and the candy on top. I wanted to get the 650R logo airbrushed on both sides of the seat cowl with blue flamework around it...kinda like this: Exactly...but I am trying to come up with what that custom image will be and I am getting stuck.

Well I can handle that...blue is my thing anyway. Don't get me wrong...I like hot chicks but I feel like they are more at home on a cruiser or HD. I want to go for a "fast" or sporty paint scheme. I am trying to think of things that could be airbrushed that would be subtle but cool. Jim, could you get me a few examples of what the true blue candy looks like? I am also curious to see what that orange you told me about looks like just for shits and gigs.

Hahahaha, cool idea.

Thanks! He had mentioned only needing the fairings but the whole bike may not be a bad idea. The only potential problem would be taking up more space at his place. I totally agree...a nice metallic base silver with a candy over top would put a huge smile on my face. Maybe a black and candy red...or black and candy blue.

Short story: Jim (Reimbrandt) is the fuckin' man. Longer story: Jim has offered his time and amazing skills to give the 650R a custom paint job. At first, I wasn't sure if he was serious but after some PM'ing back and forth, it's a go! Over the last few weeks I have been kicking around ideas in my own head but I thought I would open it up for suggestions. I have a love for black...but I know Reimbrandt could change things up and make the bike look bad ass. I love paint jobs with a lot of depth. I am partial to black, blue and silver but I love the paint scheme he did on the buckeye Ninja. Any airbrushing I want to be subtle. Lets get the ideas flowing! Not sure if anyone has photoshop skills but I thought I would post up some pics to play with. Here is a stock pic...may be easier to photoshop.

That bike is beautiful. Dudes got skills!

Thanks everyone for all the votes!!! Couldn't have done it without you. I had to go in for surgery last Wednesday so today is the first I've seen of the results. The surgery was a success but for now I am moving slow. I should be able to get in a couple more rides before the weather gets shitty again.

I only need 30 more votes to get to 4,000 and the contest is over on Thursday! My house closing in on October 8th...it would be nice to have the $500 by then because I will be officially broke. Thanks to all who voted!!

This is waaaaay too erie. The guy I used to ride with all the time broke his back...and so did I. Well hopefully he didn't do any major damage like I did. Please, keep us posted.

Well...good!! I really appreciate all the support. I should be closing on my house on October 12th and I NEED this money.

Anyone wanna go on a ride tonight?? Give me a call! I want to get out. 614-843-2888.

Wooohooo! Thanks for all the votes! I still feel like the guy with bike B is going to try to pull something at the end of the month. I just say we keep an eye on it.

Hmm, that's strange. All his votes were there from what I see. I sent a pissed off e-mail to motor eagles on Friday about him cheating. maybe that had an effect? I just hope I will because I could really use the cash.