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Old Aug 4, 2021 | 08:06 AM
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Too nice!
 
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Old Aug 4, 2021 | 08:13 AM
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No way, that’s the nicest combo IMO.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2021 | 08:49 AM
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that’s queen is pretty
 
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Old Aug 4, 2021 | 09:28 AM
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Not saying you're not keeping the bike but not much else makes me run faster from a used bike than the words "fresh paint" lol...
Paint it? Heck no...I know were miles away and looking at a single picture but the bike looks great. Buy beer and chicken wings instead.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2021 | 10:51 AM
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You want to paint over that beautiful color?!?

Your bike. Your choice.

But if it was my bike, no way.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2021 | 11:39 AM
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Even if the paint you have needs to be redone.
I'd be wanting to put it back as it is now.

Your bike Your call

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Old Aug 4, 2021 | 01:50 PM
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Are you just tired of that color scheme or does it need to be painted? If you just want something new then go for it.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2021 | 06:04 PM
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Oh hell no! Leave it the color it is now.

carl
 
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Old Aug 4, 2021 | 07:45 PM
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Current color scheme looks good to me. I'd keep it like it is...just keep it polished and waxed/sealed.
 

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Old Aug 5, 2021 | 03:11 AM
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I would keep it as is. If in real life or up close there are blemishes or just signs of age, you would be surprised what a professional detailed can do to a finish.

But if you want to repaint and want a different color, don’t go black. There are way too many black bikes. Yes my bike is black, but that’s a long story.

A road king isn’t well suited for over the top outrageous paint jobs like you see on choppers or softail customs, and similar bikes. They look better with a classic paint scheme that looks like something from the 1950’s. A lot of times a cream or birch white is combined with a classic color that isn’t metallic or pearl or other special effects. Instead a more old fashioned looking paint job and retro tank badges compliment a road king well.

Whatever you do, don’t go with one of those ridiculous denim paints. They look like primer and are not durable at all.
 
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