Does custom paint job make you wonder if they wrecked it?

[EvilTwin v2]

I'm considering eventually painting my tiller, and I was just wondering what everybody elses thoughts were on this subject. Part of me doesn't care what others think (potential buyers), because I like to think that I'll keep the tiller for a long long time, but a little voice inside of me keeps saying, "...but what if you ever have to sell it?"

[metwohot4you]

Yes it makes me wonder if it was wrecked. But who cares...... make it the way that you like it.

[Tiller2nv]

Depends if its a true custom. If not then yes I always think that!

[Twin Pumper]

That's a tough one...

I'd think that quality of paint job would have an effect on a prospective buyers opinion... Be up front to that buyer about why you painted it.....

Though I've bought painted bikes before with no issues.

I wouldn't worry about it in the long run though...

Paint the fooker...

[SDTLR]

The TLR resale is for shit anyway. Paint it, and keep it forever

[horkn]

yep. what he said. but yes, it does make me wonder. who cares. make her unique. we will vouch for ya if you ever sell it.

[tl1ks]

true, tlr resale sucks

painted bikes make me thing they're wrecked.

if you bodywork is perfect, save it, get a track day set, and paint that.. eventually...


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[WobblyBox]

Good point about TL resale.. If the buyer is a schrew then are they the type of person who will pay when they say they will? Will they abuse the bike and call you and rag yer ass about the repairs of condition of the bike when they bought it?

Im thinking of doing a Silver paint job with the RED BULL logos... will look kinda like a can of REDBULL.(not literally of course but you get the picture)

Kinda sweet in my opinion cause I drink them daily,the red charging bulls are sweet, and may even have a bearing on my success at work.. dunno.. dont care... some may think is stupid or gay but I like the idea, so F*ck Em...

[oneeviltwin]

as long as u dont paint it pink,and dont waste over 3000 dollars and expect that money back ,when ur gonna sell then i wouldnt stress it.

[EvilTwin v2]

Originally posted by oneeviltwin
as long as u dont paint it pink,and dont waste over 3000 dollars and expect that money back ,when ur gonna sell then i wouldnt stress it.

Trust me, it won't be pink...and one of my best friends is a body/paint guy, so it'll be cheap.

I'm split between either the MV Agusta Senna paint scheme (black w/ red) or the '00 black TLR scheme.

[oneeviltwin]

go with the mv look havent seen it on a tiller and im sure it will smokin hot.

[SuperDodge]

I painted my bike...I don't really worry about it.

[EvilTwin v2]

Originally posted by oneeviltwin
go with the mv look havent seen it on a tiller and im sure it will smokin hot.

If I can find somebody to powdercoat my wheels cheaply enough, I'll probably go that route. (Previous owner had them chromed...not polished, but chromed )

Here's the look:

[TusherTLR]

I am usually a little hesitant about custom paint jobs. I guess I have either seen too many bad ones, or just feel they are hiding something. I have seen some dandy's though (2nv's comes to mind)...but I find that the custom ones I have seen have either used cheap paint or something, 'cause the finish just isn't as good as the original.

[TusherTLR]

You don't like that look? I think it looks great!!