Powder coated wheel pics

[simanio872]

Hi,
Ive been debating powder coating my stock wheels and was wondering if anybody had pics of their/others busas with painted or powder coated wheels. Preferably second gen but wont complain either way

 

[fallenarch]

what color were you thinking, maybe red?

 

[simanio872]

what color were you thinking, maybe red?

Red or maybe gold or something else, thought it might be interesting to do something a little different but don't want to regret it either

 

[Notenoughtoys]

Well that’s a tough call for sure considering the colour scheme looks excellent right now ! If you’re not exactly sure maybe you can temporarily put on some of those rim stickers (ebay under $20) to get the look ? If your happy after a couple weeks then pull the trigger on powder coating and if not remove them for no big loss. I’m doing something similar on mine but based on some current non motorcycle spending (ie Christmas) the rim stickers may be on for a couple months longer

 

[Bumblebee]

Well that’s a tough call for sure considering the colour scheme looks excellent right now ! If you’re not exactly sure maybe you can temporarily put on some of those rim stickers (ebay under $20) to get the look ? If your happy after a couple weeks then pull the trigger on powder coating and if not remove them for no big loss. I’m doing something similar on mine but based on some current non motorcycle spending (ie Christmas) the rim stickers may be on for a couple months longer

In my opinion only, I concur, I think your bikes looks great as it sits but of course it isn't my bike to make that call...

 

[simanio872]

Well that’s a tough call for sure considering the colour scheme looks excellent right now ! If you’re not exactly sure maybe you can temporarily put on some of those rim stickers (ebay under $20) to get the look ? If your happy after a couple weeks then pull the trigger on powder coating and if not remove them for no big loss. I’m doing something similar on mine but based on some current non motorcycle spending (ie Christmas) the rim stickers may be on for a couple months longer

I appreciate it man! Thats a pretty good idea, ill have to look in to those stickers!

 

[simanio872]

In my opinion only, I concur, I think your bikes looks great as it sits but of course it isn't my bike to make that call...

Thanks man! I dig it too just thinking about trying something new before spring

 

[Bluebusa60544]

I went gold to match gold in decals. On your bike I’d have to go red or a gloss black just to add a little something.

 

[Bumblebee]

I went gold to match gold in decals. On your bike I’d have to go red or a gloss black just to add a little something.

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That color is very nice indeed, that is one good looking bike.

 

[Bumblebee]

Thanks man! I dig it too just thinking about trying something new before spring

You can perhaps get a skilled computer person to photo shop the different colors for rims to see what you think.

As your bike is predominately black with red accents, black rims with red accents (in my opinion) would really set it off.

 

[fallenarch]

Maybe try some colors with that plastic dip stuff. When you find what you like pull the coating off and get it done for real.

 

[Tached1300]

I went gold to match gold in decals. On your bike I’d have to go red or a gloss black just to add a little something.

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I’ve thought about and wondered what my bike would look like with the gold wheels that came on the 2008 Busa, if I can find a nice clean pair I’d pick them up and be able to swap back and forth from black to gold. @fallenarch @Yellow09 @Mr Brown thoughts?

 

[Bumblebee]

I’ve thought about and wondered what my bike would look like with the gold wheels that came on the 2008 Busa, if I can find a nice clean pair I’d pick them up and be able to swap back and forth from black to gold. @fallenarch @Yellow09 @Mr Brown thoughts?

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I think the gold rims would look great on that bike as they would tie into your decals very well.

If you did them in gold and found it a little too much, you could put a very thin black stripe on them to break it up a bit.

 

[white.Busa]

I’ve thought about and wondered what my bike would look like with the gold wheels that came on the 2008 Busa, if I can find a nice clean pair I’d pick them up and be able to swap back and forth from black to gold. @fallenarch @Yellow09 @Mr Brown thoughts?

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Don't underestimate the titanium color @Tached1300.
Why you don't think of a titanium color paint?

 

[Tached1300]

Don't underestimate the titanium color @Tached1300.
Why you don't think of a titanium color paint?

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Those look great eventually I’ll get some light weight wheels I was thinking gold factory for now as a low cost option until then

 

[white.Busa]

Those look great eventually I’ll get some light weight wheels I was thinking gold factory for now as a low cost option until then

Find a titanium color code, and paint your own wheels.
It is more discreet than the golden color, but I think it will match the black color of your Busa.. It will look like this

 

[Dopey]

Maybe try some colors with that plastic dip stuff. When you find what you like pull the coating off and get it done for real.

Arch beat me too it but that was gonna be my suggestion, just be sure to put the plastidip on thick so it removes easily

 

[fallenarch]

I don't know what the budget is but I highly recommend you save up for some Apex wheels in whatever color you decide. Gold, Ti, red or black. This is a performance change you will appreciate and they look awesome too

 

[Mr Brown]

I’ve thought about and wondered what my bike would look like with the gold wheels that came on the 2008 Busa, if I can find a nice clean pair I’d pick them up and be able to swap back and forth from black to gold. @fallenarch @Yellow09 @Mr Brown thoughts?

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I think gold would look good. As suggested, try some plasti-dip and see if you like it. Cheapest option going for changing colors, particularly if you're unsure.

 

[Bumblebee]

One of my favorite race cars of the early years was the John Player Special-black and gold..looked very classy.

Your bike would look just as classy with your body color and gold rims.