once you go black . . .

**jestephens** · 08-05-2012, 11:50 PM

I forget the rest of that saying, but here's an update on my black-out process with the Vaquero.

Recently added:
Black LED headlight
Carbon-Fiber hydrographic films on the "valve covers", tank trim, headlight trim, and tail light trim.

Lots of powder coating planned for the crash bars, heat shields floor boards, and more, and paint for the saddle bag handles. But I'd better give my wallet a break for a few months!!!!!!

almsy · 08-06-2012, 01:36 AM

What can I say? but BEAUTIFUL!

**ray2** · 08-06-2012, 01:59 AM

Jay you have made your Vaquero A one of a kind. Very nice work.

AlabamaNomadRider · 08-06-2012, 04:20 AM

Looking really good Jay.

Loafer · 08-06-2012, 06:18 AM

Fantastic!

**schoeney** · 08-06-2012, 06:31 AM

Looks great.

When I was returning from the NW Canada Rally I saw a nice blacked out VV on HWY 1 (Trans Canada Hwy). Unique and nice look.

Pipes were blacked out too. Sweet

Bud2rat · 08-06-2012, 07:35 AM

Looking good. Why not do the saddlebag handles like the other trim pieces.(just a thought).

**jestephens** · 08-06-2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bud2rat

Looking good. Why not do the saddlebag handles like the other trim pieces.(just a thought).

I'm not sure. I don't want to over do the carbon. I was thinking black, but still debating gloss or matted.

**trip** · 08-06-2012, 07:41 AM

Nice Jay..... very nice!!!!!

Monkeyman · 08-06-2012, 12:33 PM

You need some contrast. I've seen a fair share of ALL black Harleys and they looked (to me) like doodoo. You either need some chrome or some other color to break things up a bit. Of course, it's your bike and you should do what YOU like, but unless you want everyone else to think you've over done it, break it up a bit.

**jestephens** · 08-07-2012, 09:01 AM

I like the black bikes. I'm doing gloss as much as I can though. -All black bikes look good to enough people that they keep making them, and making more black parts available. Don't know what to tell ya. You hit the nail on the head though, to each his own.

This is how I accent my bike

Monkeyman · 08-07-2012, 10:54 AM

Awesome accessory! Like I said, "to me". YMMV, etc.

mobandy78 · 08-07-2012, 02:09 PM

Jay, you're doing a great job. It took a second glance at the first picture to notice there was a bike in it.

I mean, that graffiti is artwork in itself.

Oh, I saw the graffiti in the second glance too.

Great job on the bike!! You make me really jealous, though.

**Jared** · 08-07-2012, 05:02 PM

Did you see what Roger from 2nd Chance Customs did to his rear turn signals? He removed them and raised the plate to cover the holes...This might be something to consider...

tazfl · 08-07-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

Did you see what Roger from 2nd Chance Customs did to his rear turn signals? He removed them and raised the plate to cover the holes...This might be something to consider...

that looks nice and has me thinking of doing the same. Are those strip LED lights I see down low between the bags and fender?

08-05-2012, 11:50 PM	#1
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	once you go black . . . I forget the rest of that saying, but here's an update on my black-out process with the Vaquero. Recently added: Black LED headlight Carbon-Fiber hydrographic films on the "valve covers", tank trim, headlight trim, and tail light trim. Lots of powder coating planned for the crash bars, heat shields floor boards, and more, and paint for the saddle bag handles. But I'd better give my wallet a break for a few months!!!!!! __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-06-2012, 01:36 AM	#2
almsy Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mattoon Illinois Posts: 29	What can I say? but BEAUTIFUL! __________________ 2011 Voyager K&N air filter, Cobra PowerPro Tuner, drilled stock exhaust VBA #02159
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08-06-2012, 01:59 AM	#3
ray2 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 939	Jay you have made your Vaquero A one of a kind. Very nice work. __________________ Ray Minnesota 2010-1700-Nomad VBA#01525
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08-06-2012, 04:20 AM	#4
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Looking really good Jay. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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08-06-2012, 06:18 AM	#5
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Fantastic! __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-06-2012, 06:31 AM	#6
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Looks great. When I was returning from the NW Canada Rally I saw a nice blacked out VV on HWY 1 (Trans Canada Hwy). Unique and nice look. Pipes were blacked out too. Sweet __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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08-06-2012, 07:35 AM	#7
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Looking good. Why not do the saddlebag handles like the other trim pieces.(just a thought). __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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08-06-2012, 07:41 AM	#9
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Nice Jay..... very nice!!!!! __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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08-06-2012, 12:33 PM	#10
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	You need some contrast. I've seen a fair share of ALL black Harleys and they looked (to me) like doodoo. You either need some chrome or some other color to break things up a bit. Of course, it's your bike and you should do what YOU like, but unless you want everyone else to think you've over done it, break it up a bit. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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08-07-2012, 09:01 AM	#11
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	I like the black bikes. I'm doing gloss as much as I can though. -All black bikes look good to enough people that they keep making them, and making more black parts available. Don't know what to tell ya. You hit the nail on the head though, to each his own. This is how I accent my bike __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver
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08-07-2012, 10:54 AM	#12
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Awesome accessory! Like I said, "to me". YMMV, etc. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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08-07-2012, 02:09 PM	#13
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	Jay, you're doing a great job. It took a second glance at the first picture to notice there was a bike in it. I mean, that graffiti is artwork in itself. Oh, I saw the graffiti in the second glance too. Great job on the bike!! You make me really jealous, though. __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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08-07-2012, 05:02 PM	#14
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Did you see what Roger from 2nd Chance Customs did to his rear turn signals? He removed them and raised the plate to cover the holes...This might be something to consider... __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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