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Which to opt for?
Polished
80%
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Gold
20%
 20%  [ 5 ]
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 11:25 pm    Post subject: Opinions Required (don't read if you hate Blades) Reply with quote

Hi all,

It continues, can't really help myself. I'm converting to a single seater, what with scaring pillions and all (seeing a grown man cry is not a pretty sight), so to match the Harris hanger, I think I'll purchase some Harris 'sets.

Trouble is, I'm not sure which to opt for. Usually, I'd steer well away from coloured anodising, but funnily enough, these seem to look quite good with my other bling bits.

So the jury's out - which to go for?



Of course, I'd be keeping the standard items.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 11:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

id go for the gold purely cos it stands out as a contrast from the rest of the bike ..........................just my opinion Cool
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 11:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

plain, just 'cos Slappy said the other ones and now we can have a debate Laughing
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 12:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Gold

to match your calipers and your Ohlins Smile
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 7:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 7:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Gold is way too tacky. Silver/plain would be my choice. Would blend in nicely with the rest of the bike.

Just as an after though, has anyone ever told you what a complete and utter tart you are? Just wondered like Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

wildman wrote:
Gold is way too tacky. Silver/plain would be my choice. Would blend in nicely with the rest of the bike.

Just as an after though, has anyone ever told you what a complete and utter tart you are? Just wondered like Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing


rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing @ Wildy. He's right tho'. Gold = Mega tacky
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

wildman wrote:
Gold is way too tacky. Silver/plain would be my choice. Would blend in nicely with the rest of the bike.

Just as an after though, has anyone ever told you what a complete and utter tart you are? Just wondered like Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing


Nnnnnn...yyes.

I think I've become a slight tart. Hopefully not a full blown slapper or street corner minger, but I guess I am a tart Embarrassed

I think the polished would be more in keeping with the bike, it depends whether it looks better with attention drawn to that part of the bike, or it to be a detail that requires more subtle recognition.
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 9:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Laughing tart..... you dont know the meaing of the word Wink

anyway... K.I.S.S - keep it simple stupid
plain it is
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 11:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd just ride it....
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 1:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Coloured anodising always looks tacky... Polished is the way forward... IMHO!
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 3:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

silver all the way, gold is abit much for sets . .
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 11:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Has to be polished, anodise can wear through if you were to ride the bike !
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 2:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Flintstone wrote:
Has to be polished, anodise can wear through if you were to ride the bike !
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yeah but!.......................................i rest my case Razz
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 8:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bike's ridden when the weather's good - to daily commutes to weekend blasts to sunny evening pub visits inbetween. For other weather conditions, it remains tucked up in the garage, I've vouched never to let the bike see rain again. Always going to be that way, will be looking for a more permenant second bike to run around on.

Anyway, polished seems to be the order of the day, I guess it'll remain standard-looking at first glance instead of them being a focal point to the bike. I'll live with that - besides, polished items are £15 cheaper.

Thanks for the opinions.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 4:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

u'l be putting lavender scent in your petrol next. keep away those nasty unfeminine smells. or somehting liek that anyway. too muc redbull methinks
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 9:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

craigs23 wrote:
Bike's ridden when the weather's good - to daily commutes to weekend blasts to sunny evening pub visits inbetween. For other weather conditions, it remains tucked up in the garage, I've vouched never to let the bike see rain again. Always going to be that way, will be looking for a more permenant second bike to run around on.

Anyway, polished seems to be the order of the day, I guess it'll remain standard-looking at first glance instead of them being a focal point to the bike. I'll live with that - besides, polished items are £15 cheaper.

Thanks for the opinions.


Laughing I always prefer my bike to look totally stock at first glance, but for people to see wise and tasteful modifications (not modded - I never have painted a target on my back Laughing ) - Ballo's GSXR is great example of this.... a cracking bike.... With a new front mudguard! Laughing
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 11:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

f1reblade wrote:
craigs23 wrote:
Bike's ridden when the weather's good - to daily commutes to weekend blasts to sunny evening pub visits inbetween. For other weather conditions, it remains tucked up in the garage, I've vouched never to let the bike see rain again. Always going to be that way, will be looking for a more permenant second bike to run around on.

Anyway, polished seems to be the order of the day, I guess it'll remain standard-looking at first glance instead of them being a focal point to the bike. I'll live with that - besides, polished items are £15 cheaper.

Thanks for the opinions.


Laughing I always prefer my bike to look totally stock at first glance, but for people to see wise and tasteful modifications (not modded - I never have painted a target on my back Laughing ) - Ballo's GSXR is great example of this.... a cracking bike.... With a new front mudguard! Laughing


Really kind of you Dave, although I think I have spoilt it today by putting on blue rim tape.

PS I hope you are mending quickly.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 02, 2006 12:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Baloo wrote:

Laughing I always prefer my bike to look totally stock at first glance, but for people to see wise and tasteful modifications (not modded - I never have painted a target on my back Laughing ) - Ballo's GSXR is great example of this.... a cracking bike.... With a new front mudguard! Laughing


Really kind of you Dave, although I think I have spoilt it today by putting on blue rim tape.

PS I hope you are mending quickly.[/quote]

Cheers Marc, feeling much like my old self again... watch out world Laughing ...

I was thinking of getting some rim tape for the new blade...you got any pics?

Really I would aspire to have a bike as tastefully sorted as yours.... Hmmm may be stealing some of your ideas in future Laughing Laughing
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 02, 2006 1:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No pics yet, I am going to get some tomorrow whilst static at Silverstone and will try to post them on Tuesday.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 9:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

New pic added under pride and joy of my bike with added bling (i.e. rim tape).

I am still not sure about it, but received a couple of positive comments today, so may keep it.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Baloo wrote:
New pic added under pride and joy of my bike with added bling (i.e. rim tape).

I am still not sure about it, but received a couple of positive comments today, so may keep it.


B mate im really not sure.................makes the whhels very striking and stand outish..if that makes sense ...................but i kinda like it in a perverted sorta way Razz
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 10:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think rim tape is ok as long as it matches the colour of yer bike like mine Very Happy Wink
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Had some put on mine after Christmas, looks great! just a shame he didn't get it on straight Laughing
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 1:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just checked out your new pics Baloo....

I like it. Your bike is SO understated, a little bling works fine... But don't go buying that gold medalion OK Laughing Laughing

I've said it before, I think your bike is a brilliant example of tasteful modification.... Its the bench mark and the inspiration I will use to "sort out" my new arrival Laughing Laughing
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