1966 Honda Scrambler Restore---JS

jsmith1107 · Post by **jsmith1107** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 4:31 pm

Well, I purchased this bike two years ago, took it all apart about a year ago now, and finally I am getting a good start on the restoration part of it. Over the two years I have bought parts I needed--front rim, front fender and stay, swapped a chain guard, bought all the rubber parts, etc. Anyway, early next week all of the black is going to go to the Powdercoater.

I have one question though for everyone---I have done a black one and see a lot of them, have seen red ones before but how often has anyone seen a blue framed one? I was thinking of maybe going blue. Any opinions?

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 4:39 pm

Mine's blue.....

Not standard Honda, but blue nonetheless...... :-)

G

jsmith1107 · Post by **jsmith1107** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 4:53 pm

I like that look. Any idea how many blue were made versus black and red?

I know it is a preference thing for most people. Or is it better to leave it as it originally came??

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 6:07 pm

Depends whether you are building the bike to please yourself or to sell. Sale price is better for original bikes.

I maintain that it's my bike so I get to choose what it looks like....

G

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 6:11 pm

There is no actual data for how many of what color were issued.
I've had one blue and seen others.
I like to look.
If ya want the correct color ask for "FFA" Blue. ........lm

jsmith1107 wrote:I like that look. Any idea how many blue were made versus black and red?

I know it is a preference thing for most people. Or is it better to leave it as it originally came??

jsmith1107 · Post by **jsmith1107** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:21 pm

Ok, all of the black parts are powdercoated black--decided to stay with a dark color and they look really good---nice glossy finish. I will past a pic later.

Now, another question---how much does it take away from resale, originality, etc if a person goes with a color other than gray on the painted parts? One person I know said "do it how YOU want it". Oh, and the guy who did the powdercoating said he would have NO problem doing powder on the tank, etc and I know some have said, "dont' powder the tank".

Suggestions or thoughts on powder and a different color since there are a lot of great opinions on here?

Thanks,
Jeff

jsmith1107 · Post by **jsmith1107** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:38 am

Does anyone have any ideas as I stated in my last post? I am looking for ideas and would appreciate any comments that you could give me.

Jeff

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1966 Honda Scrambler Restore---JS

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