With fairing? Absolutely. It makes the bike IMHO
Stripes? That is entirely subjective. I like either a thick center stripe with narrow stripes either side or twin 1" stripes. On the Phat Trakka, I had twin 1" stripes on a red/orange base and liked that but the new owner wanted "more" I mocked up every possible combination of black, white, silver or gold 1/4" pinstipes and he wanted back on the outside and gold in the middle. It looks very nice and he loves it but for me it's like a tart's handbag. Loosely translated for the locals, it is too fussy or gaudy for my concept of the bike.
So for me a tank stripe has to work with the aesthetics and this bike is a race look, so simple is best . Too much will look too much. Maybe two1" white stripes or try black stripes for a more subtle look.
Stripes? That is entirely subjective. I like either a thick center stripe with narrow stripes either side or twin 1" stripes. On the Phat Trakka, I had twin 1" stripes on a red/orange base and liked that but the new owner wanted "more" I mocked up every possible combination of black, white, silver or gold 1/4" pinstipes and he wanted back on the outside and gold in the middle. It looks very nice and he loves it but for me it's like a tart's handbag. Loosely translated for the locals, it is too fussy or gaudy for my concept of the bike.
So for me a tank stripe has to work with the aesthetics and this bike is a race look, so simple is best . Too much will look too much. Maybe two1" white stripes or try black stripes for a more subtle look.
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