Newbie with a Flamingo Red Falco looking for some paint

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Newbie with a Flamingo Red Falco looking for some paint

#1 Post by gazzo » Mon Mar 26, 2012 6:38 pm

Hi All
i know i haven't posted yet, i'm abit of a looker instead of a poster.
you guys have some great info on here and from your help i have carried quite a few mods since i bought my Falco last spring.

1./ Clutch jet and oberon cylinder change. what a difference (no more stiff wrists, only limp :smt001 )
2./ Scorpion carbon pipes.
3./ Talon sprocket change. Now 15 and 42
4./ Charging wiring mod. (The white connector that sits on the left of the frame and goes to the alternator was burnt and could not save it, so i hard wired it.)
5./Bought a white Millie shock and sent it to Revs for a rebuild and spring change, due to being nearly 15st with my gear on.
6./ Skidmarx double bubble.
7./ Sidestand is now the Fireblade one. fits perfect with no mods. only thing is i bought from an american ebayer and cost me an extortionate amount of customs :smt009
8./ K&N filter and no restriction
9./ Gabro Chip, runs alot smoother, although i have balanced the carbs with slightly bigger hit to the rear. i.e 1 turn out on the front and 1 1/2 on the rear. i then moved the trim pots with the left one at approx 1/4 to 9 position and the right one at 12 o'oclock. Runs smooth but smells fairly rich when stopped at junctions/lights etc. Do you think this is ok?

I have now purchased the Bellypan and Hugger from Skidmarx, but want to spray both of them Flamingo Red, and as you can guess i am having trouble sourcing the paint.
I have noticed MandP do touch up paints but wondered if anyone new who could supply the correct colour in a larger amount.

last but not least, is there a decent Aprilia mechanic around the Essex area if i need one. No doubt i will in the future..

I'm now waiting for the barrage of insults for not posting :smt018 :smt067 :smt019

Gaz.
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#2 Post by flatlander » Mon Mar 26, 2012 6:56 pm

Not from me skipper welcome, though I will day at least it's not yellow you didn't pick the prettiest or fastest colour and no point mentioning the credit card :smt006 :smt003

Oh and there's a paint supplier on e ay I'll look it up later if nooj doesn't pop by first
For the avoidance of doubt and for the benefit of my wife, not everything I may say here will be absolutely true I may on ocassion embellish a little for effect.
That said when it comes to motorbikes, I like to ride side saddle with a nice frock
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#3 Post by MartDude » Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:08 pm

I found this outfit very helpful

http://www.rsbikepaint.com/en-gb/colours.php
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#4 Post by gazzo » Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:39 pm

Thanks Martdude

Bloody hell, i don't need a credit card.
i need a mortgage.

Think i might go matt black with the belly pan now or wait and save some more pennies.

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#5 Post by mangocrazy » Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:40 pm

flatlander wrote:you didn't pick the prettiest or fastest colour
Ignore him - he's ether delusional or in denial over having purchased a rusty one, when he could have got a Flamingo Red and Anthracite one. :smt003
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#6 Post by D-Rider » Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:53 pm

Hi and welcome
:smt006
mangocrazy wrote:[ Anthracite :smt003

We used to burn that on the solid fuel boiler in my parents' kitchen
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#7 Post by Shetland Woody » Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:01 pm

Welcome :smt001
No idea if this is any help but if you have a paint code these bunch may be of help http://www.paints4u.com/AutoColours.aspx?ProductID=8786 iv'e used them in the past and there service is excellent.

Sound's like a nice bike you have there! any pics? or are they in the gallery section?

i need to balance my throttle bodies as well but i'm not brave enough to touch the trim pots, i would probably screw it all up lol
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#8 Post by mangocrazy » Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:04 pm

D-Rider wrote:Hi and welcome
:smt006
mangocrazy wrote:[ Anthracite :smt003

We used to burn that on the solid fuel boiler in my parents' kitchen
Betcha didn't burn any Flamingoes, though... :smt004
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#9 Post by flatlander » Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:15 pm

mangocrazy wrote: Anthracite :smt003



otherwise known as Nutty Slack

I didn't know flamingoes were red ? :smt017 are you sure it wasn't a misprint flamingross? :smt003
For the avoidance of doubt and for the benefit of my wife, not everything I may say here will be absolutely true I may on ocassion embellish a little for effect.
That said when it comes to motorbikes, I like to ride side saddle with a nice frock
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#10 Post by D-Rider » Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:38 pm

flatlander wrote: otherwise known as Nutty Slack
You can try to sneak a spare "L" in there, but we know where you're going with this ......
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#11 Post by HowardQ » Mon Mar 26, 2012 11:13 pm

Welcome to the site Gaz. :smt006
Sounds like you're doing fine with the mods already, nice colour, so no insults, just enjoy the bike!
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#12 Post by nteck uk » Tue Mar 27, 2012 6:19 am

Manleys in clacton has a fair experience with 'prillias.
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#13 Post by gazzo » Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:16 pm

Thanks Ntec, i'll look them up when i'm up that way.

As for the pics, Shetland Woody, i will post them when i get the hugger and Bellypan done. i have ordered the paint so hopefully sometime next week.

As for Flamingo's didn't you here that Aprilia changed their name to the lesser spotted Falco's.
Definitely a rare breed. :smt005
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#14 Post by flatlander » Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:21 pm

not that rare you can see one traipsing up and down the M6 most mornings known breeding ground for em the M6 :smt002
For the avoidance of doubt and for the benefit of my wife, not everything I may say here will be absolutely true I may on ocassion embellish a little for effect.
That said when it comes to motorbikes, I like to ride side saddle with a nice frock
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#15 Post by blinkey501 » Wed Mar 28, 2012 5:17 am

:smt006 :smt006 :smt006 Welcome
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