RHODE ISLAND / '78 / CB550 / CAFÉ

[noctisariel]

ALSO... MORE PAINT MOCKUPS

Just can't seem to decide on one - especially when photoshop let's me have any 

Still liking the olive (more vintage, less modern), but the silver is really resonating with me as well - probably because it's the closest compromise to the bare metal look.

(my photoshop skills aren't enough to be able to replicate a glossy finish, so these look rather satin)

[marla_do]

I like the last "taupe" or maybe the blue with a silver or brown frame?

what tool do you use in ps to paint them in?

[valvesprung]

I still say Audi grey

the olive is rad too though

[Cloyd]

Have you thought about just polishing the tail leaving it shinny and then paint the tank?

[andycafe]

it's the blue for me, just gives some depth?

[noctisariel]

I like the last "taupe" or maybe the blue with a silver or brown frame?

what tool do you use in ps to paint them in?

thank you. i'm into the "taupe" as well. although it makes for a much more monochromatic color scheme with the seat color.

in PS, all I do is desaturate my selected area, then go to IMAGE > ADJUSTMENTS > HUE/SATURATION, and click the box that says COLORIZE. hope that helps.

[noctisariel]

I still say Audi grey

the olive is rad too though

I'm going to try and do one that looks like the nimbus grey - it's just so damn cool.

[noctisariel]

Have you thought about just polishing the tail leaving it shinny and then paint the tank?

I actually have. but when i mocked it up in photoshop, i really didn't like the look of it. it just felt too incomplete, like the seat was an afterthought. having the tank and seat match really helps unify the whole thing.

[noctisariel]

it's the blue for me, just gives some depth?

absolutely. it contrasts so nicely with the leather seat and the darkness of it looks really great with the black accents.

[noctisariel]

nimbus grey-ish

[noctisariel]

also, i'm not really feeling the front fender. thought it would be cool to balance out the modern front end by doing a retro-style fender, but it just looks off. looks so much better without one, but maybe a small fiberglass one would be cool? can't really use the stock one from a CBR600 because i'm running an 18" wheel instead of a 17". airtech-steamlining sells undrilled ones though, maybe I could make it work if I relocated the mounting holes?

[valvesprung]

Still 100% sold on the grey.

Also, I asked where you were from...I'm apparently to dumb to see your location's in the thread title

[noctisariel]

Still 100% sold on the grey.

Also, I asked where you were from...I'm apparently to dumb to see your location's in the thread title

my power of observation befalls me all the time 

[IvansScramblerCafe]

Amazing bike!!

[noctisariel]

Amazing bike!!

Thanks!