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Jun 18, 2011 | 08:54 PM

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Jun 18, 2011 | 09:07 PM

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Seen this tank on http://rickynoot.blogspot.com.

flat black with a little red around the gold leaf.

Jun 18, 2011 | 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HDCrossbones09

No matter what color you choose ****ing amazing!!!! I think I would go with something super custom like flat charchol with some old school pin striping in a crazy color like green or orange and some gold leaf lettering...but ive been drinking

That sounds confusing... Maybe because I've been drinking too! LOL

Jun 18, 2011 | 11:08 PM

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I'd say black of course - if you want to stand out , you could do a satin black instead of the flat black, I did that with my 01 Sportster rebuild and worked out great.

Jun 19, 2011 | 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by FBL2011

I'd say black of course - if you want to stand out , you could do a satin black instead of the flat black, I did that with my 01 Sportster rebuild and worked out great.

That looks great. Is it just vivid black with a satin clearcoat?

Jun 19, 2011 | 11:57 AM

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I vote Satin Black, but then again, I AM biased.

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Jun 19, 2011 | 07:51 PM

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do a nice Titanium grey- like the 07 roadglide- with red pinstriping or possible red rims...

As for "old style" badges, the "sniper badge" is always a classic...

Jun 19, 2011 | 08:51 PM

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An idea that I have for my 59 chevy apache is the rust colored or maroon primer. Keeps the Hot Rod/ Hooligan look but makes it different from all the others. OR
Just looking at it the way it is right now looks killer. So what if you cleaned up the bare metal on the tank and fender then laid down a few coats of a flat clear coat, keep the black engine and chrome rims. Just some ideas. Post pics whatever you decide. Very nice bike.

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Jun 20, 2011 | 10:53 AM

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Great idea. I thought of doing that with a glossy clearcoat but the welds on the tank are a little rough. The flat clear may hide them better. I'm going to have the body shop try a test piece tomorrow. Thanks