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Old Jan 2, 2020 | 09:07 AM
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I am think of getting some REAL pinstriping done on my hog. I am talking about hand work with real paint and clear coat to protect the work. none of that vinyl BS for me. Anyone have that done on their M8? I know it depends on the amount of work done and who the work is done by, but whats a rough idea for the cost of getting this done. Would love to see some photos if anyone has any of THEIR bike.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2020 | 09:24 AM
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Give Igor a call, he has done lots of work on my vintage bike:

http://www.igorscustom.com/

He travels and goes to lots of shows, maybe he will be in your area this season. Prices vary greatly depending on what you get done, Hours = Money

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but on my VTX, done close to 15 years ago. I had the same guy do it that did my vette. I paid him about $100 for this. He did it all by hand after we first discussed what to do. Good thing about a bike is that it's much smaller than a car so it requires a lot less time. I've never been a fan of curly cue type pinstriping so my basic stripes and the lettering to set off the black bike was simple and not as costly as some out there. I didn't have him do any striping except on the tank. Then the 1800S on the side covers and the VTX on left and right of the front tins.





 
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Pinterest has lots of "ideas" for thought, tons of sample images
 
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I had mine done this Fall. I love it.
 
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I had mine done this Fall. I love it.

just to get an idea of cost, what did that work cost you?
 
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I recognize that work I think. Bikes, Blues and BBQ in Arkansas? Two of my buddies got it done there and the patterns are very close.
 
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just to get an idea of cost, what did that work cost you?
it was $500 for the job.
 
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