Photoshop expert needed!

[ajskillz13]

I have been admiring the Ducati 848 Evo (White & Red) lately and a buddy just suggested that I paint my bike up like that. I have a plain white FZ6R already, so I was wondering if anyone would be able to photoshop the Ducati red onto the wheels and frame like they have on the 848.

I'm sure I'd be too chicken to try it, but I'd love to see if it would even do anything for our bike.

I know there are some great artists on here, so let me see what you've got!

 

[ajskillz13]

... "Tanks fur nuh-tin'"

Come on! :wav:

 

[NeoTericJM]

I will try and work on it in my free time. Shouldn't take to long but I'll give it a whirl

 

[dart1963]

... "Tanks fur nuh-tin'"

Come on! :wav:

patience.... it is the off season, so a lot of people will only hop on here every couple of days or weeks....

sit back and have a :iconbeer: or two...

 

[ajskillz13]

No worries! Just trying to keep my thread on top of the list. I've been trying to use some photo editing tools to do the work myself, but I can't even get in the ballpark of what NeoTericJM did on his "Paint" thread.

Guess I should have posted in there and it would have gotten more attention.

 

[cavcuz05]

heres my 10min shot at it

 

[ajskillz13]

That looks pretty good. Any other components that would make sense to accent with red as well? Maybe lower black cowling piece covering the headers.

 

[dart1963]

That looks pretty good. Any other components that would make sense to accent with red as well? Maybe lower black cowling piece covering the headers.

I think you said it, "accent"... but yes, Chad did his lower radiator guard and it looks nice... you just have to get the right plastic paint (it won't quiet ever match, but it sit low enough that it shouldn't matter).

I'd maybe even paint the front fork white.

 

[ajskillz13]

Good call there. I would be very annoyed with mismatch paint. I think I'd stick with the frame and the wheels. Funny thing is that I showed my wife that first mock-up and she was on board!

I can't wait to see what NeoTericJM comes up with. Anyone have any experience with Yamaha Warranty Service? Would painting the frame or wheels void the warranty?

 

[dart1963]

I can't wait to see what NeoTericJM comes up with. Anyone have any experience with Yamaha Warranty Service? Would painting the frame or wheels void the warranty?

The only thing that would "break" of the warranty, would be the paint job itself, if the frame rusted, they will not cover that... if the engine blew, they'd have a hard time proving the paint job caused it. Just like any other component, if you use manufacturer or better parts (you're upgrading the paint!), then you will not void the warranty.

 

[ajskillz13]

I figured it would be fine, but you never know with that stuff. These companies are so sensitive on warranty claims. I got the extended warranty, but I'm not sure how valuable it will be. Seems like they exclude the things that are most likely to fail.

 

[NeoTericJM]

I made an attempt at coloring. I didnt have a lot of time between work and classes just starting up but I tried. I wasn't that successful because it was really hard to apply a very bright red over dark rims. By this i mean still making it possible to see the shadows and highlights especially on the rear tire. It seemed to pretty much mask every. Though in a deep red it worked kind of.
Hope this helps at all.

 

[dart1963]

nice... after seeing that, I think you do still have gaps that need some attention. Not being an artist, but strictly some more ideas:

maybe the handlebars and bar ends?
there just seems to be a big gap where the faring is, not sure how you'd ti it in though.

I think it is a great idea though, looks like it could be done and look really nice.

 

[ajskillz13]

Thanks a bunch NeoTericJM!!! That's exactly what I was looking for.

I really think that's about all the red it needs. The only other spot I though would be neat was the imprinted "YAMAHA" on both sides of the engine.

Looked at the bike in the garage last night and decided that I really like how it looks now, but I think if I end up moving up to a little larger sport tourer in the future, I'll have to throw this paint job on the 6R and keep it for a fun ride around town.

Who knows, though. Like I said, my wife likes it. She may change my mind by next winter!