Gold Accent Thread

hutru01

hutru01

Knights of Columbus
I have searched the forum for various ideas on how to accent the gold forks on the bike without overdoing it. I personally like the idea of a black and gold theme.

My plans thus far:
  • Semi-Gloss Gold (on the inside of my headlight retrofit/behind shroud and projector) - more pics to come once its done
  • Gold Aluminum Valve Stems
  • Gold Billet Oil Cap
  • Gold 1/4" Reflective Rim Stripe
Other ideas I have seen:
Gold Pro-Bolt Set (pricey, but nice)
Gold Chain
Gold Aluminium Reservoir Cap (Pro-Bolt)
Gold Aluminium Top Yoke Nut
Gold Powdercoated Wheels

Feel free to share your pictures and ideas. I will post pics when I am done with my original list.
 
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I think the wheels would be a nice touch, and I'd probably just do that. How about just the rear to put some gold at the back and balance the bike? That'll probably look weird.
 
hypo

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Dr_Doom said:
I think the wheels would be a nice touch, and I'd probably just do that. How about just the rear to put some gold at the back and balance the bike? That'll probably look weird.
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I like the gold wheels thought... but not TOO much gold and shiny... and maybe a tick here or there... like the adjustment knobs on my shorty levers...

those gold engine bolts hurt my eyes... :eb:
 
hutru01

hutru01

Knights of Columbus
Dr_Doom said:
I think the wheels would be a nice touch, and I'd probably just do that. How about just the rear to put some gold at the back and balance the bike? That'll probably look weird.
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All sorts of possibilties. A chain adjust bracket, bolt, etc....Just the subtle, nothing too extravagant.

For instance, check out this R1. I know its blue, but it has nice gold accents.

 
Speedo007

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Yeah I like gold wheels too, classy on a black bike. But for now the forks is the only thing that will be left gold on my bike. I'm even replacing sprocket and chain for all black look.
 
hypo

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yeah all my photobucket pix dont work here. no biggie. I see it now. the carbon fiber ruins the kawasaki for me, but I get the idea, and it looks nice and clean.
 
Speedo007

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Before:


After - possibly:


Now I need to stop reading these forums, all these ideas are getting expensive hehe
 
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I would not recomend the engine bolt set. They are notoriously leaky and you have to locktite them all in in. Total PITA. I had them on my Bandit and took them out after 3 months.
 
hutru01

hutru01

Knights of Columbus
Hoover said:
I would not recomend the engine bolt set. They are notoriously leaky and you have to locktite them all in in. Total PITA. I had them on my Bandit and took them out after 3 months.
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Yeah, sounds like way more trouble than its worth.
 
impostor1981

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I ve got white Fazer and I am adding some gold parts. Am still waiting for gold brake lines and when I am done I will post some pictures, but bike looks awsome. Cant wait to put it all back together :-D.
There is black handle bar, gold grips, black and gold levers, black and gold bar ends, gold wheels, black lightech rear sets which I am thinking to paint black and gold, gold fork preload adjuster caps and gold forks :-D
 
Bighitmatt

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Black-n-Goooooooold!!

Here's a couple of shots from my iPhone 4s.

Mods include:
Protaper low-rise (1/2in. bars) w/ Protaper Risers- Black
CRG lanesplitters Bar-end Mirrors
Pazzo Shorty Levers - Gold
Ram mount for Garmin NUVi 550 (waterproof)
SATO frame sliders
R&G case covers
SATO rearsets- Gold
Akrapovic slip-on
PC5 Map
V-LED HID kit 8k
R&G Fender Eliminator
Tech Spec tank grip pads
LED turn signals

I currently am away from my home computer with my close-up shots of the parts, but here's some shots from out on rides. The last shot is just to prove I'll ride my FZ-8 ANYWHERE! lol

http://www.flickr.com/photos/51448480@N04/6978472189/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/51448480@N04/6832345488/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/51448480@N04/6978474083/
 
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Bighitmatt said:
Here's a couple of shots from my iPhone 4s.

Mods include:
Protaper low-rise (1/2in. bars) w/ Protaper Risers- Black
CRG lanesplitters Bar-end Mirrors
Pazzo Shorty Levers - Gold
Ram mount for Garmin NUVi 550 (waterproof)
SATO frame sliders
R&G case covers
SATO rearsets- Gold
Akrapovic slip-on
PC5 Map
V-LED HID kit 8k
R&G Fender Eliminator
Tech Spec tank grip pads
LED turn signals

I currently am away from my home computer with my close-up shots of the parts, but here's some shots from out on rides. The last shot is just to prove I'll ride my FZ-8 ANYWHERE! lol

FZ-8.2 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
FZ-8.1 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
photo 15 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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Your bike looks really good, I especially like those rearsets.
 
Bighitmatt

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Thanks for the complements! The tank bag is a Joe Rocket Manta-XL. I picked it up at CycleGear for about $30. I actually REALLY like it. Not so huge that it is always in the way, but also big enough that I can fit just about anything I may need for a day ride.
 
Speedo007

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Those gold wheels are more and more tempting...and damn I like the FZ1-N headlight.
 
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