New Color on my Zong

BamaRat · 03-18-2011, 08:43 PM

I know I somewhat disapeared but I have been lurking without posting for months. Phil's death hit me kinda hard. I am pretty sure I was the last of us with face to face contact. Anyway, the reason I decided to post now is I painted my Zong. I have had this idea since Spud's poll to decide what color to go with. I used Krylon Fusion Camo paint. It was the only Krylon color that was close to what I wanted. Without further addo

My Khaki Zong.

I know I am going to have to add some stickers to break up the color. I know a guy here that has a vinyl business. I was thinking about having him make some China Riders.com stickers for my front fender. Is that allowed? If I do I will post to see if anyone else wants some.

One other new item is my Garmin GPSmap 60CSx. I bought it because I was tired of my spedo being off and my wife and I use it for Geocaching. Here is a shot of it with my Ram mount on the hadlebar.

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Weldangrind · 03-18-2011, 09:35 PM

That colour looks really good! Your baja Bug looks cool too. 8)

I'd wait for Frostbite to respond about the decals.

SpudRider · 03-18-2011, 09:57 PM

You did a nice paint job, Bama!

Your bike definitely has a military camouflage flair.

We all miss Phil Hall. :( However, I am greatly consoled to know he went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ.

Spud

frostbite · 03-21-2011, 08:23 AM

Go ahead, if they look good perhaps we can get the decal guy to make more.

FastDoc · 03-21-2011, 11:32 AM

This may sound strange, but have you considered some Chinese Army insignia? Maybe even paint it on with a template for maximum authenticity? :idea:

SpudRider · 03-21-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

This may sound strange, but have you considered some Chinese Army insignia? Maybe even paint it on with a template for maximum authenticity? :idea:

Personally, I wouldn't be riding around Alabama (or Idaho) with a "hammer and sickle" decal on my bike! 8O

Spud

Cal25 · 03-21-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

This may sound strange, but have you considered some Chinese Army insignia? Maybe even paint it on with a template for maximum authenticity? :idea:

Personally, I wouldn't be riding around Alabama (or Idaho) with a "hammer and sickle" decal on my bike! 8O

Spud

You always think of those little details. I like that.

FastDoc · 03-21-2011, 12:01 PM

OK then, US Army.

8)

Weldangrind · 03-21-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

OK then, US Army.

8)

Yep, a simple well-placed star would look great, perhaps with a fake serial number.

While that skid plate looks really good, I bet it'll get beat up quickly. Have you considered flat black for that part?

FastDoc · 03-21-2011, 02:09 PM

SpudRider · 03-21-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Cal25

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

This may sound strange, but have you considered some Chinese Army insignia? Maybe even paint it on with a template for maximum authenticity? :idea:

Personally, I wouldn't be riding around Alabama (or Idaho) with a "hammer and sickle" decal on my bike! 8O

Spud

You always think of those little details. I like that.

Thank you, Cal.

That's more like it, Brother Bill!

WaG, the stock "skid plate" is black polypropylene, with the color molded into it. Therefore, the mud, rocks, and sand will probably "restore" the "skid plate" to its original color in short order.

Spud

Thorgram · 03-21-2011, 08:40 PM

Looks really "Spec Ops" which I can appreciate.

03-18-2011, 08:43 PM	#1
BamaRat Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 23	New Color on my Zong I know I somewhat disapeared but I have been lurking without posting for months. Phil's death hit me kinda hard. I am pretty sure I was the last of us with face to face contact. Anyway, the reason I decided to post now is I painted my Zong. I have had this idea since Spud's poll to decide what color to go with. I used Krylon Fusion Camo paint. It was the only Krylon color that was close to what I wanted. Without further addo My Khaki Zong. I know I am going to have to add some stickers to break up the color. I know a guy here that has a vinyl business. I was thinking about having him make some China Riders.com stickers for my front fender. Is that allowed? If I do I will post to see if anyone else wants some. One other new item is my Garmin GPSmap 60CSx. I bought it because I was tired of my spedo being off and my wife and I use it for Geocaching. Here is a shot of it with my Ram mount on the hadlebar. [/img]
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03-18-2011, 09:35 PM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That colour looks really good! Your baja Bug looks cool too. 8) I'd wait for Frostbite to respond about the decals. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-18-2011, 09:57 PM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	You did a nice paint job, Bama! Your bike definitely has a military camouflage flair. We all miss Phil Hall. :( However, I am greatly consoled to know he went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-21-2011, 08:23 AM	#4
frostbite Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,744	Go ahead, if they look good perhaps we can get the decal guy to make more. __________________ Frostbite "The beatings will continue until moral improves"
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03-21-2011, 11:32 AM	#5
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	This may sound strange, but have you considered some Chinese Army insignia? Maybe even paint it on with a template for maximum authenticity? :idea: __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-21-2011, 12:01 PM	#8
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	OK then, US Army. 8) __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-21-2011, 02:09 PM	#10
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	__________________ Happy to serve.
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03-21-2011, 08:40 PM	#12
Thorgram Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 145	Looks really "Spec Ops" which I can appreciate.
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