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benny66 · 06-21-2008, 08:28 PM

im considering getting these flames (not the whole bike but in such a way that it looks like its coming off the front tire) on a black FZ6 that im hoping to get at the end of the winter. ive just been kicking it around wondering what other peoples opinions were. thanks for any thoughts,

o by the way the car is a Chevelle that ive worked on for the past year with my girlfriends father. the helmate his my motocross helmate that he painted for me. if i get it painted it wont be very hard i can do all the sanding and clean up work and have him paint it.

o p.s he repainted the chevelle and now the flames come off the wheel well instead of over the whole fender. thought those paint headds out there might find that interesting.

koolfz6 · 06-24-2008, 11:09 AM

I would! The flames are always a great touch in my book, just as long as it is done right. I think i would use your helmet as a guide.

**jsteinb95** · 06-24-2008, 11:15 AM

Not sure how I missed this thread, but IMHO I think flames are played out. BUT.....it's your bike!!!! Do what you wish.

**grommit** · 06-24-2008, 11:37 AM

I had a quick google to see what other people with this idea have done...

And I found this an FZ6, not flames but...

**jsteinb95** · 06-24-2008, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grommit

I had a quick google to see what other people with this idea have done...

The flames, on the bike in the right, are boring

If you do decide to do the flame job, the flames on the left are the way to go (more realistic).

Fred · 06-24-2008, 11:57 AM

Flames are overdone. How about making it look like it actually caught fire? Good paint in the back, then black sooty paint, then scorchmarks around the engine. I've wanted to do that for a while, but can't justify the cost of that sort of paintjob. So you can have my idea for free.

**jsteinb95** · 06-24-2008, 12:01 PM

How about this one; this one's much better.

bmccrary · 06-24-2008, 12:50 PM

There is a guy on LS1 tech that does that true flame stuff to valve covers, fuel rail covers and what ever else you like. It looks good but just not my taste. I prefer the KISS method myself. But afterall its your bike. Make it your own!

Oh and that fairing on the FZ doesnt look half bad. Looks like they made something out of the R6 fairing? Looks much better than the one that is offered for our bikes now.

-bryan

koolfz6 · 06-24-2008, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred

Flames are overdone. How about making it look like it actually caught fire? Good paint in the back, then black sooty paint, then scorchmarks around the engine. I've wanted to do that for a while, but can't justify the cost of that sort of paintjob. So you can have my idea for free.

OK, let me back up, i think flames are cool, as long as they are done one of a kind. I love the idea of making it look like it caught fire.

Scott · 06-24-2008, 01:34 PM

Yeah, in my opinion, subtle flames are okay. Most of the pics in this thread are not subtle.

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koolfz6 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Bike: 2008 Blue FZ6 Posts: 109 Rep Power: 4 Member #2489	Re: paint job idea? I would! The flames are always a great touch in my book, just as long as it is done right. I think i would use your helmet as a guide. __________________ Mods Complete: Dual Headlight Puig Smoke Racing Windscreen LED Tail Light Mods to Come: Exhaust Seat Body FE Kit Front Turn Signals POD lights

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jsteinb95 Forum Queen Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redlands CA Bike: 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 4,299 Rep Power: 10 Member #715	Re: paint job idea? Not sure how I missed this thread, but IMHO I think flames are played out. BUT.....it's your bike!!!! Do what you wish.

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grommit Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, UK Bike: FZ6 S2 Posts: 1,517 Rep Power: 32 Member #488	Re: paint job idea? I had a quick google to see what other people with this idea have done... And I found this an FZ6, not flames but... __________________ Emperor Dalek: "Daleks: WE SHALL RETURN! WE SHALL RETURN! WE SHALL RETURN!"

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Fred M em b er e d Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, TX Bike: See Signature Posts: 887 Rep Power: 26 Member #872	Re: paint job idea? Flames are overdone. How about making it look like it actually caught fire? Good paint in the back, then black sooty paint, then scorchmarks around the engine. I've wanted to do that for a while, but can't justify the cost of that sort of paintjob. So you can have my idea for free. __________________ I don't know anything about motorcycles, but I just love little kittens. 1990 BMW K75 Turbo (Eternal project bike) 2007 Yamaha FZ6 (Modifications: Stebel Nautilus horn, Valentine 1 hardwired with remote display and audio, Mix-It sound mixer modified for hidden installation, Mayer saddle, true dual high/low headlights. Relay, fuse panel and lockdown blocks for all additional wiring.) Pocketchop. (There are no words to describe it.)

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bmccrary Future Engineer Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 1,005 Rep Power: 17 Member #900	Re: paint job idea? There is a guy on LS1 tech that does that true flame stuff to valve covers, fuel rail covers and what ever else you like. It looks good but just not my taste. I prefer the KISS method myself. But afterall its your bike. Make it your own! Oh and that fairing on the FZ doesnt look half bad. Looks like they made something out of the R6 fairing? Looks much better than the one that is offered for our bikes now. -bryan __________________ Bike Adventures YouTube Channel Forsyth Motosports Online Store 2009 Mileage Contest! Rider Resume

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Scott Nerd Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 111 Rep Power: 13 Member #3182	Re: paint job idea? Yeah, in my opinion, subtle flames are okay. Most of the pics in this thread are not subtle.

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