New paint on my FTR

[IndianWILL]

Just thought I'd post up a few pictures of the recent paint job I commissioned for my bike. Easy since Indian offers unpainted "tank" covers, so you can have multiple and swap out quickly. And yes, I was military, and yes, I was a Captain. They are personalized for me, and I couldn't be happier.

 

[Murdock]

Looks good! What about painting some other parts is the same style e.g. front fender and radiator covers?

 

[mark.lb]

Very cool....I like your tank covers better than the “artist series” offered by Indian for big bucks! Have you thought about adding a silver rim stripe to match the covers? I did mine in white...

 

[Deleted member 192]

Those are my fav! I love the WWII piston driven fighter sheetmetal look. The weathering is spot on perfection!
I am told Shark teeth are real scary taboo for the Japanese. This would seem appropriate on a Jap bike eater like an FTR!!

 

[IndianWILL]

Looks good! What about painting some other parts is the same style e.g. front fender and radiator covers?

I thought about it, but with the current setup I can just switch out tank covers to change look. If I get into other painted parts, then I have to buy more parts, pay more to paint, and swap more components each time I change looks. I'm happy where it is.

 

[IndianWILL]

Very cool....I like your tank covers better than the “artist series” offered by Indian for big bucks! Have you thought about adding a silver rim stripe to match the covers? I did mine in white...

I'm hoping to have a second set of wheels soon. Then, just like on my WR250R, I can go from a dedicated sport tire, to a dedicated off road tire, just by swapping wheels in the garage. Yes, I do off road my FTR...

 

[Deleted member 192]

In my mind, I see the FTR as a dirt eating and jumping badass. To bad in reality I'm not the badass I see in my mind. I love my bike too much to weather that prematurely.
But to all you badasses who choose to let her eat.... I salute you!!!

 

[Murdock]

just by swapping wheels in the garage.

That is what I also think about. I have the Spoke Wheels installed and the Aloys in the garage. I think about keeping the DT-3R's for daily usage (because I like the look) and putting sport tires on the alloys for hunting curves in the Alps . But both usually On-Road