Should I do it or not?

Red_bike · 03-16-2010, 05:55 PM

Here is two pictures of my sons GZ250. I am thinking of studding the seat like I did the backrest so I did a little paintbrushing to see what it might look like. What do you-all think, will it look good with the studding?

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alanmcorcoran · 03-16-2010, 06:29 PM

I don't really go for the studs and tassles and so on. Looks too S&M (Mr. Leather) to me. But it certainly is popular on the Harleys around here. I'd also be concerned about scratching or catching things in them.

But from a purely artistic standpoint, the doctored picture looks fine. You could get some studded bags for the complete look.

Easy Rider · 03-16-2010, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

I don't really go for the studs and tassles and so on.

Me neither, usually.
In this case, I think it looks OK on the front seat.....but on the passenger seat, not so good.

patrick_777 · 03-16-2010, 06:53 PM

It's your bike. If you think the look is what you are going for, then go for it. I kinda like it - which doesn't mean I'm into S&M though (sorry, Alan).

...it also doesn't mean I'm not.

alanmcorcoran · 03-16-2010, 07:08 PM

To each his own. My Chicago home, The Palmer House Hilton, has been the host of the International Men of Leather contest on and off for many years, three of which happened to be held during weeks I was in residence. It was a shame it wasn't International Women of Leather, but it was an otherworldly experience nonetheless. (I DID stay at a place in San Antonio once that was hosting the National Cheerleading Competition, but, that, as they say, is a different story. A really delightful, if somewhat pervy and creepy story.)

Picture about 8000 guys wearing all manner of leather, vinyl, etc. including ass-less chaps and more, bears and twinks, young and (really, really) old and you start to get the picture. They are everywhere you go and in the mood to party! I had to take the office ladies to lunch every day so they could check out the action (most, but not all, of which was not interested in office ladies.)

Here's a link Patrick, if you want to explore your tanned hide side...

http://www.imrl.com/

Red_bike · 03-16-2010, 10:26 PM

That is why I was asking because they just didn't say hello to me on this bike. I am getting it setup to sell and I want it to look good. Did you notice the HD Sporters cash bars up front?

blaine · 03-16-2010, 10:28 PM

Have a look at my bike. Backrest,seats,and saddlebags all have studs.Decide for yourself if you like them.Post what you think.

alanmcorcoran · 03-17-2010, 05:43 AM

Bike looks very salable to me as is. Given the current market (sort of crappy here in CA) I wouldn't put a lot of extra time and money into it as you are likely going to have to sell it fairly cheaply.

CMS · 03-17-2010, 02:27 PM

To each his own, but I perfer the stock look. I'd rather spend money on moding the seat for more comfort on the longer rides. That could be a positive point for re sale later. CMS :2tup:

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Red_bike Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 41	Should I do it or not? Here is two pictures of my sons GZ250. I am thinking of studding the seat like I did the backrest so I did a little paintbrushing to see what it might look like. What do you-all think, will it look good with the studding? Duck Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-16-2010, 06:29 PM	#2
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Should I do it or not? I don't really go for the studs and tassles and so on. Looks too S&M (Mr. Leather) to me. But it certainly is popular on the Harleys around here. I'd also be concerned about scratching or catching things in them. But from a purely artistic standpoint, the doctored picture looks fine. You could get some studded bags for the complete look. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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03-16-2010, 06:53 PM	#4
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Re: Should I do it or not? It's your bike. If you think the look is what you are going for, then go for it. I kinda like it - which doesn't mean I'm into S&M though (sorry, Alan). ...it also doesn't mean I'm not. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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03-16-2010, 07:08 PM	#5
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Should I do it or not? To each his own. My Chicago home, The Palmer House Hilton, has been the host of the International Men of Leather contest on and off for many years, three of which happened to be held during weeks I was in residence. It was a shame it wasn't International Women of Leather, but it was an otherworldly experience nonetheless. (I DID stay at a place in San Antonio once that was hosting the National Cheerleading Competition, but, that, as they say, is a different story. A really delightful, if somewhat pervy and creepy story.) Picture about 8000 guys wearing all manner of leather, vinyl, etc. including ass-less chaps and more, bears and twinks, young and (really, really) old and you start to get the picture. They are everywhere you go and in the mood to party! I had to take the office ladies to lunch every day so they could check out the action (most, but not all, of which was not interested in office ladies.) Here's a link Patrick, if you want to explore your tanned hide side... http://www.imrl.com/ __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More… Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-16-2010, 10:26 PM	#6
Red_bike Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 41	Re: Should I do it or not? That is why I was asking because they just didn't say hello to me on this bike. I am getting it setup to sell and I want it to look good. Did you notice the HD Sporters cash bars up front?
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03-16-2010, 10:28 PM	#7
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Should I do it or not? Have a look at my bike. Backrest,seats,and saddlebags all have studs.Decide for yourself if you like them.Post what you think. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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03-17-2010, 05:43 AM	#8
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Should I do it or not? Bike looks very salable to me as is. Given the current market (sort of crappy here in CA) I wouldn't put a lot of extra time and money into it as you are likely going to have to sell it fairly cheaply. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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03-17-2010, 02:27 PM	#9
CMS Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 146	Re: Should I do it or not? To each his own, but I perfer the stock look. I'd rather spend money on moding the seat for more comfort on the longer rides. That could be a positive point for re sale later. CMS :2tup: __________________ You can never have enough motocycles 2017 Yamaha R -3 White 2013 Suzuki GW250 Black FSSNOC # 4953
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