I like that a lot.

 

Very nice paint job. Been thinking about doing something like that on my white 1050. The white color seems to cry out for a custom paint job.

EDIT: Any chance this old post from 2005 might be from the original owner?
http://www.triumphrat.net/speed-triple-forum/18633-custom-paint-job-on-my-petrol-tank.html

 

Very nice paint job. Been thinking about doing something like that on my white 1050. The white color seems to cry out for a custom paint job.

EDIT: Any chance this old post from 2005 might be from the original owner?
http://www.triumphrat.net/speed-triple-forum/18633-custom-paint-job-on-my-petrol-tank.html

Probably not - it's the wrong part of the country, and they state it's a scorched yellow bike..

This was in Bill Smiths in Chester if that helps anyone. I agree that white does cry out for this kind of treatment. Nice work too.

Andy

 

Had mine done from new, whole bike painted from new was neon blue when purchased.

 

Had mine done from new, whole bike painted from new was neon blue when purchased.

"Made In England"

Shoudn't the paint job say "Made in Thailand and India, Assembled in England"?

 

Now thats a great paint job, but i would prefer a scottish one.

hehehe

 

And de-value your bike?? :FunnyFace:

</me runs and hides...>

 

Are those stickers that go under the paint or is that hand painted on? What does a paint job like that cost anyways?

 

I'm no expert, but there were no raised edges to hint at stickers. I've always believed these things are airbrushed by someone with more than a little skill. I coulsdn't even guess at cost but I wouldn't think it would be cheap!

Andy

 

Arguably yes, at least the final assembly is done in England.

Parts that are for sure not made in England:
-suspension
-brakes
-wheels
-plastics + body + paintwork
-rubber hoses etc.
-electrics, ECU, sensors, blinkers, lights
-throttle bodies

Parts probably not made in England, but at Triumph thai factory / subcontractor in who knows where:
-swingarm
-frame
-exhaust

Does not leave much made-in-England stuff. Final assembly of engines is still done England I guess, but I doubt if the manufacturing starts from zero at Hinckley or if parts are cast & machined at some place a bit cheaper first.

 

Got to like the bulldog theme. Wonder why? :thumbsup: