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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 09:57 AM
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It probably wont be for awhile as I have a huge list of mods to tackle wheels, shockgun shock, bars etc, but I will eventually be repainting my bike.

My first thoughts are a candy blue with a heavy metallic flake and white old school pin striping on the tank and fenders. Another thought would be Black with a heavy flake as black always looks good.

Any thoughts on these two colors and the heavy flake?
 
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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My favorite color combo is Blue and Silver. Check out this post I made awhile back and look at this paint scheme.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...e-is-this.html
 
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Metal flake is on the come back, do what you like. Seeing you got a Deluxe, I'd paint it something that wasn't close to the factory stuff, if your going to do it make it stand out from a stock job.
 
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Originally Posted by flh80
Metal flake is on the come back, do what you like. Seeing you got a Deluxe, I'd paint it something that wasn't close to the factory stuff, if your going to do it make it stand out from a stock job.
Thats exactly what Im going for. Not looking for a factory look, but something that will set it apart from the rest.
 
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Originally Posted by Rockyriver
My favorite color combo is Blue and Silver. Check out this post I made awhile back and look at this paint scheme.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...e-is-this.html
Your color combo is one of my favorites. I use to love flames, but in my opinion they are too popular now and a little played out. Dont get me wrong I still like flames, but it doesnt fit the look I am going for.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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I have an 06' Deluxe that I painted "slate" metallic blue with black pinstripping. You can't really see the metallic in this picture, but in the sun it really stands out. Good Luck with your mods..
 
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I have an 05 heritage that i want to paint the dark blue with silver flame paint scheme. I want the blue the is on rockyrivers bike with a very light silver flame paint...anyone have any pics to post of this paint scheme?
 
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Originally Posted by hog4mango
I have an 06' Deluxe that I painted "slate" metallic blue with black pinstripping. You can't really see the metallic in this picture, but in the sun it really stands out. Good Luck with your mods..
Love your bike Mango. I love the blue and black especially since you rarely see that combo.
 
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I like the black and white with red pin stripe on mine. Also, I have some other pretty neat color combo colors off of some other bikes in my gallery.
 
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Check this website out. You will get good ideas here:

http://www.vividdragon.com/index.php
 
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