Candid Color Opinions

[tj]

Had this one from another bike. Nice for your wallet n such.

[Trall]

Looking and coming together well.  What type of windshield bag did you go with?  It's on my things to add list......

[tj]

Now that I am getting closer to deciding what color, shade, and finish I will use on my bike, I keep coming back to yours as my favorite.

Have you been able to shoot any pics outside in natural light?

And, more importantly, it doesn't look like gloss to me, is it semi-gloss, mat, or flat?

Whatever it is, that is the look, I am looking for.   

Thanks,
Couple pics of the bike outside attached. It is an ivory color in the shade...A little yellowish in the sun, like butter.  It's a mat finish.
Cheers.

[tj]

I bought leather from FJleather, on Ebay. It was about a year ago.    They are from out east - probably digging out from many many inches of snow right now (come to think about it, they had a blizzard the week I bought my stuff..... )

I checked and they do not have any listings at this moment on Ebay - but this is the contact info I had
Sally O'Donnell
F & J Leather, Inc.
Cell #: 617-688-9091

The stuff I got was excellent quality, and at a great price.

If you don't get them immediately, check back later - I remember it's a father-daughter outfit, and if I recall one or both of them had some health issues at that time.

If that doesn't work---  search on Ebay for "horse" leather saddlebags -- I found a lot better selection for what I wanted that way - that's how I found F&J

Thanks. I think I found some. Have them ordered (in black)...will see what they look like on the bike.

[JagLite]

Now that I am getting closer to deciding what color, shade, and finish I will use on my bike, I keep coming back to yours as my favorite.

Have you been able to shoot any pics outside in natural light?

And, more importantly, it doesn't look like gloss to me, is it semi-gloss, mat, or flat?

Whatever it is, that is the look, I am looking for.   

[greenbarn]

Now onto finding some retro saddlebags. Maybe some horse cavalry type.

I bought leather from FJleather, on Ebay. It was about a year ago.    They are from out east - probably digging out from many many inches of snow right now (come to think about it, they had a blizzard the week I bought my stuff..... )

I checked and they do not have any listings at this moment on Ebay - but this is the contact info I had
Sally O'Donnell
F & J Leather, Inc.
Cell #: 617-688-9091

The stuff I got was excellent quality, and at a great price.

If you don't get them immediately, check back later - I remember it's a father-daughter outfit, and if I recall one or both of them had some health issues at that time.

If that doesn't work---  search on Ebay for "horse" leather saddlebags -- I found a lot better selection for what I wanted that way - that's how I found F&J

[tj]

Cool lookin' Drifter!
BTW, Tj, would you tell me where you did find those nice black mirrors? I'd like to go with them for ma-deuce, too.

Thanks. The mirrors were a PIA to find. I ordered a 3" mirror set at first, but I found the 3" looked a bit small for the bike. I ended up ordering a 4" set, which is what you see on the bike. I haven't been at highway speeds yet, so I have no idea if the mirrors have any vibration in them.

http://japan.webike.net/
They have alot of parts. Shipping was quick.

[DC]

Very nice look with those decals.

[mittico68]

Cool lookin' Drifter!
BTW, Tj, would you tell me where you did find those nice black mirrors? I'd like to go with them for ma-deuce, too.

[tj]

Now onto finding some retro saddlebags. Maybe some horse cavalry type.

[pcarrell]

Exactly!

[CDNRatMan]

  I like it, shows the bike for what it was built for ...... a tribute

[Trall]

Real nice, subtle and classic looking

[pcarrell]

Pretty cool!

[tj]

Decals arrived and I added it to the gas tank.

[JagLite]

Yep, works today, thanks!

[Trall]

http://winnerscyclegraphics.com

This link seems to open fine.  Look halfway down the page and the Drifter Gold Leaf or can order Silver Leaf.

Use your laptop or computer to see the full page.  If I open it with my cellphone it shows only small areas of their website but using laptop can see full page.

[JagLite]

Thanks PC,
I sent a message using their contact email but it bounced back undeliverable.
I will check again in a few days.

[pcarrell]

Jaglite, I hit a wrong button and accidentally erased your post......sorry about that.

You were saying that the website given was kind of screwy.  I had trouble with it too.  I did click on the logo in the top corner of the page and saw some pinstripe sets, but no war bonnets.  Some of the other links work, and some don't.  The "contact" link does work, so I suppose you could get ahold of a live person that way and go from there.

[mittico68]

Try this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300785093631?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
It's a bit different, but maybe they've got also what you're lookin' for..

[CDNRatMan]

me too.....

[Trall]

http://winnerscyclegraphics.com/DrifterIndian.html

Here's the site I bought mine from.  You can order it with or without Drifter name.  If you wanted Indian instead of Drifter I would call them and ask since they are the maker and should be able to simply add what name you want in the computer before they print it.

They have decals available for clear coating if that's what you want or ones that are just applied to the tank with-out clear coat.

Mine are being clear coated so they sent me the set for that.......

[JagLite]

That's a cool decal.  I went with the War bonnet  decal without any name.  It was an option to have Drifter in the decal or find one with Indian in the name.  Just wanted to keep it more neutral but have something on the sides of the gas tank.  Looks good either way.

I haven't seen Indian decal before, is it called "War Bonnet"?
Where can I get them?
Thanks!

[CDNRatMan]

  beside the fact it might clash with your colours it might not allow you into the Grand Bend Kettle point area...lol.....

But they both look awesome.

[tj]

I really like that decal! I was going to do something like that as well....but it won't go with my paint color.