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Anybody want to show their custom paint?
#478027 01/31/2012 9:29 PM
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thinking of laying some new paint down on the 02 TBA and am looking for inspiration, anyone care to post some cool TBA related paint jobs? thanks

Right now i am conflicted on "borrowing" one of these two from Sucker Punch Sally




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dannyb278 #478028 01/31/2012 10:08 PM
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FriarJohn #478029 01/31/2012 10:16 PM
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I 'borrowed' the paint I had on my speedy from the new Thunderbird 1700s...


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DunnSpeed #478030 01/31/2012 10:25 PM
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Love that "smoke" paint job on your Speedy, Chris!

Maybe it's 'cause with the Speedy's blacked-out engine, it complements the look somehow. However, I have a feelin' it wouldn't look quite as "right" on the chromed engined BAs.

(...I could be wrong, though)


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Dwight #478031 01/31/2012 10:52 PM
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Ya. I agree, Dwight. I think the black engine helps in complimenting the paint or vise-versa.

By the way...You said, "Love that "smoke" on YOUR speedy, Chris!" Well, she's passed to another owner now, Dwight and I'm still a little sad about it. All I have now is this ride.

Now...back on track with the original program.


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DunnSpeed #478032 02/01/2012 6:17 AM
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Nothing special but still a little custom.







Life need a little Triumph! 2008 Triumph Speedmaster, Single baffle drag pipes, lots of black powder coatin,K&N pods, AI removed, TBS needles and a procom cdi.
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chuckyj #478033 02/01/2012 11:50 AM
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I liked this for about a year then got tired of it.



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satxron #478037 02/01/2012 6:39 PM
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I can't see it from work, but I might have some custom paint jobs in this gallery: https://picasaweb.google.com/friarjohn/CoolBikes


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dannyb278 #478038 02/01/2012 6:55 PM
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It's nothing really creative, but I LOVE the colors, and I DID IT MYSELF!





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erle #478039 02/01/2012 7:25 PM
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roadworthy #478040 02/01/2012 7:48 PM
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here's a unique one with a little retro-something going on. Hope it inspires something. Rickey's Rocket

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Quote:

here's a unique one with a little retro-something going on. Hope it inspires something. Rickey's Rocket





not the way I would have gone on a custom build that started life as a Scrambler


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roadworthy #478042 02/01/2012 11:06 PM
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Please tell me Rickey is a girl.


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Keith #478043 02/02/2012 1:53 AM
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Please tell me Rickey is a girl.




I don't know anything about Rickey other than he/she has an "inspired" paint job. I check the local bikes for sale every few days and this post was fresh on my mind when I came across that piece of work. Just had to post.

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it reminds me of the 5-speed my sister won in a raffle in 1973.


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dannyb278 #478045 02/02/2012 11:39 AM
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I went with a mid-sixties inspired paint scheme. If you are inclined to true Triumph Schemes, this site has specifics for many early years.

Here are two photos of my '03 America:



Cheers,
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Steven #478046 02/02/2012 12:50 PM
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Nice, Steven! Really nice looking paint scheme!


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paint and link, both decidedly badass, steven.

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steve0suprem0 #478048 02/02/2012 3:17 PM
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sweet, thanks folks. lots of good inspiration here.

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chuckyj #478050 02/03/2012 6:09 PM
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Very Nice!

Did you paint over the chrome yourself? I'm geting ready to add some black to my '04 BA and really like the way that looks.

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No, this is a Speedmaster with a T 100 sprocket cover. I actually have a chrome alternator cover from a TBA and I'm looking for a clutch cover. The only proper way to paint over chrome is to remove the chrome first. If your chrome is good, I'll bet you could trade. I'll bet these covers would look great sanded then painted and clear coated to a high gloss, that's how my Norton is done.


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DunnSpeed #478052 04/25/2013 9:35 AM
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I 'borrowed' the paint I had on my speedy from the new Thunderbird 1700s...





That's a very cool paint job.


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Steven #478053 04/25/2013 10:11 AM
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Here are two photos of my '03 America:


What size is your rear tire? Sweet paint job.


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my wifes bike

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Niiiice!!!!


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