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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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So I bought a used bike and I am undecided about the paint. I get lots of compliments, but I am not sure it is me. I wonder if the flames will grow on me after a while, or should I get it repainted? I know it is a personal choice, but I can’t decide. The pics are a few weeks old. I've added a new wider rear tire (Metzler) and have a set of SuperTrapp Mean Mothers in the garage to be installed.

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The pictures look fuzzy due to me trying to resize them.
 
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Looks good to me. Give it some time...if the paint doesn't grow on you,
sell the tins.
 
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I like flames and I like your ride. I have tribal flames (back points on the flames) on mine and felt the same way you do. Now I wouldn’t change it.

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Now that is a good idea. Thanks Bones!
 
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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It's your bike, do what you like. My opinion, I like the paint job.
 
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Thanks Jad. Guess time will tell. You got a sweet ride!
 
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That sure would be a waste of a good paint job
from what I can see from the photos.
Maybe you could find someone to trade tins?



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