need some feedback ... on rc51 build

[rc30sp1]

and you asked for opinions on what colour your frame should be. some of us answered you.

[toptaz1000rr]

Originally Posted by rc30sp1

ok im tring to be constructive now. i dont think the rc51 lends its self to frame colouring,now thats only my opinion. if i was to colour it i would be thinking along the lines of anodising.powder coating to me is not the correct product.i still maintain it could hide frame damage and trap moisture.now be a bit more civil.

you really have no idea what you are talking about do you

ALL FACTORY BIKES ARE POWDERCOATED from the factory.. all i am doing is changing the color..

anodizing is costly and fades
there is no 'trapping moisture' as it is applied when the metal is baked and is HOT and then rebaked on... basically like paint ... except in an OVEN atmosphere....

please at least know what you are talking about or the process before you offer up your opinion on a process especially considering the bike you are riding HAS powdercoating on the frame

[toptaz1000rr]

Originally Posted by rc30sp1

and you asked for opinions on what colour your frame should be. some of us answered you.

yea asked for opinion on the color .. not comments from people that have no idea whats being done or the process... thank you all the same...

[rc30sp1]

didnt know my frame was powder coated (uk model)well there you go, you learn something new every day. by moisture i meant later in its life not at application. the weather is slightly wetter where i live(i think).tell you what you powdercoat your bike whatever colour you like and i hope you get many happy safe years of use.afterall it is your bike.

[toptaz1000rr]

Originally Posted by rc30sp1

didnt know my frame was powder coated (uk model)well there you go, you learn something new every day. by moisture i meant later in its life not at application. the weather is slightly wetter where i live(i think).tell you what you powdercoat your bike whatever colour you like and i hope you get many happy safe years of use.afterall it is your bike.

i understand what you are saying , and yes your frame is coated as well

moisture would not get under ANYTHING unless it was a paint situation that peeld back and was not applied correctly...

but again, thank you hope was able to clarify for you.

[rc30sp1]

toptaz my uk sp1 has a alloy frame with a alloy coloured anodised finish. im also led to believe that the black frames are also an anodised finish if i get a definitive answer i will let you know. cheers stephe3n

[Heist]

Originally Posted by LKHanberg

In Photoshop you can mark the area with fx the "lasso-tool" and then go to Image -> Adjustments -> Hue/Saturation and then flick of "Colorize" and go to town the adjustment-bars. Pretty simple once you know how.

Wonderful! Just tried it and it works perfectly. Thanks.

Now I just need to get better/more accurate w/the lasso.

[LKHanberg]

Another little tip then, if the area you want to mark is close to one color, surrounded by different colors, try using the magicwand, press in the area and see how much it selectes. Adjust to more or less with the tolerance.

[rc30sp1]

ok info from larry at the busy little shop your v4 guru. the silver frames/swingarms are clear anodised and the black frames/swingarms are black anodised. that is all im going to say.

[Doughnut Spaghetti]

Originally Posted by Heist

Wonderful! Just tried it and it works perfectly. Thanks.

Now I just need to get better/more accurate w/the lasso.

Nice tip, but not how I got the effect you see.

[toptaz1000rr]

Originally Posted by rc30sp1

ok info from larry at the busy little shop your v4 guru. the silver frames/swingarms are clear anodised and the black frames/swingarms are black anodised. that is all im going to say.

great that you think so .. but i haev spoken with honda rd in cali and they are powdercoated..

but once again think what you want