RT-1 Tank Color

[Tahitian_Red]

Hey fellas,

Originally I was thinking about painting the tank for RT-1 black without the pin-stripe and put on the early red Yamaha badges.  I would like your opinions on some other options.  I could go stock with red pin-stripe and black badges or maybe a red with the white pin-stripe('71 DT-1MX) or...
 

[firko]

My personal favourite is black with the yellow stripe as was on the original '70 first issue RT-1. The stripe/badge combo is what makes these tanks look so good IMO. One without the other doesn't look complete.
                     

[vandy010]

i was tempted to go the dark blue on mine and probably will next time i paint a tank.

but just for something a little different i chose to go the lovely sky blue

you could paint yours the same , then in 10years time all the up and coming VMX'ers wouldn't know what colour was origional

[pancho]

 When I first got mine it was painted the dark blue, however when I started dismantling the bike I noticed that the tool box and oil tank were black under the blue and have the yellow striping.
 When I re-do the tank I want the original black with yellow.
 My old passion for keeping machinery as close as possible to original I'm afraid.
cheers pancho.

[Iain Cameron]

Just to be different I like the white with red ctr strip style. This was the colour used by the factory team in 1970 for Europe

[pancho]

 I like the shape of the rear 'guard on the white tank one!
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[Iain Cameron]

I got it from Les Richters. Sorry pancho I cant remember the style or name but if you ask Les tell him its the one Iain and Nev shephard use for there DT and RTs .

[firko]

The rear mudguard on Iain (and Nifty's) DT's appears to be an aftermarket CZ item.
               

[Tahitian_Red]

Looks like the Petty universal rear fender to me. 

[bazza]

looks like Vintage Iron plastic moulded CZ to me

[Iain Cameron]

Thats it . A Preston Petty universal thanks Tahitian Red I couldn't remember the name . Iain

[Tahitian_Red]

Well I went with the "Batmobile" colors 



I think I'm gonna call it the Batcycle.  Would a front numberplate in the bat shape be over the top?

[cyclegod]

I think I'm gonna call it the Batcycle.  Would a front numberplate in the bat shape be over the top?

No, but the cape and undies-on-the-outside riding gear would be pushing it 

[pancho]

 

Well I went with the "Batmobile" colors 



I think I'm gonna call it the Batcycle.  Would a front numberplate in the bat shape be over the top?

If my tank looked that good I'd be frightenend I might scratch it!
 There is a thought-, maybe you will easily be bluffed out of close encounters by my cheaper paint job coming too near!
cheers pancho

[Tahitian_Red]

Pancho

It is not a perfect paint job and it has a clear coat that makes it look so good.  I didn't go for the "Show Quality" job, because I knew I would race it.  I'm going to put a clear plastic bra over most of it, so it doesn't get messed up too quickly.

I'm am speed challenged, so sometimes it's better to look good than to go fast.