Paint scheme theft.

[utopia]

I'm in a bit of a quandry.
From day one I've been planning to change the paint on my M750. It currently sports a GSE racing Bayliss tribute scheme by Dream Machine, and really looks rather nice, but the bright orange is a bit brash for me.
This is my first Ducati, I've had it 4yrs and I'm NEVER going to part with it.
I've always fancied a tricolore scheme, and have come up with a number of possible designs. A recurring theme has been an Ago rep type scheme, particlarly since my frame and wheels are already gold.
Then I saw a post by Hellcat a few months ago about single seats, which included a pic of possibly the most beautiful motorcycle I have ever seen....a tricolore of exquisite simplicity, no paint anywhere much, other than tricolore tank and red frame. Apparently this bike was spotted at the Belgium MOB gathering, maybe last year...?
Now, the last thing I want to do is nick somebodies original design, at least not without permission to scupper their originality. Then again, I suppose mimicry would perhaps be the ultimate flattery, and many other features on my bike would be different, eg gold frame & wheels, double sided swinger. high level cans, belly pan, dual seat with cowl, screen etc.
I've considered changing the tank paint slightly, possibly maroon or brown instead of the red, but after months of pondering I still can't get that original tricolore out of my head.
So, does anyone know the owner of this machine and can they put me in touch so I can ask permission ?
Failing that, what's the concensus on paint scheme theft ( done with humility, and for a very good cause) ?

I wouldn't think they would mind especially if they are in a different country. As you said the wheels and frame are different too

[slipperyweeguy]

Originally Posted by utopia

... I suppose mimicry would perhaps be the ultimate flattery, ...

As someone who used to make a living as a designer and illustrator, I always found getting paid to be much more flattering. It's your bike - paint it how you like.

Thats my fav bike!!!!
I so love that bike !!
Would so have loved to have a beer and a chat with the owner and go through it with him.

But not with that paint scheme I had planned to single seat mine it was perfect as I need a rack of some kinds as in the summer I tend to camp or go off places and I hate stuff on my back.

I have my seat sitting here and tubular to do the job ..have the guy to do the job as well..
I like stubbies I have ridden and owned stubbies of kinds so wanted to do a similar thing to the monster .
Its wether loaded up I could get my leg over (dam I hate being short ass). I need to try and see.
Also look my suspension first.

At the mo due to circumstances all on hold ...
But I have the stuff I need and the people to do it ... just when ..

I prob won't do the swing arm I like that alot .. but don't want to rip a bike off totally.
I wanted to do a take on the back end he has.

Just sold my stubby Yam .. was impractical for travel ... frame hacked 10 inches shorter then standard bike couldn't carry any thing on tail and I had a single seat conversion on him as well.

I need a look with the ability to carry a tent and bag!! .. but still so I can swing my leg over the bike ..

[uksurfer]

pictures?
(please)

[utopia]

Originally Posted by uksurfer

pictures?
(please)

Sorry for lack of pics....computer virgin....don't know how.
Anyone...?

Of the little Tricolor bike???
I have one here but need to scan it ..
If it can't be found I can scan it in tomorrow as going out tonight woohoo.
It will be on the 2009 Belgium thread

I can give a photo of a pile of bits I have a collection of stuff!! ...

Thats the bike .. had a copy elsewhere in my fav things stash.

[slob]

It's Dutch.

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...&postcount=110

I will see if I can find out who the owner is but any tricolore paintjob on a Ducati tank is unlikely to be absolutely unique isn't it?

[Paranoid Dave]

Am I blind? I was looking forward to seeing this bike because of the description, right up to the point I saw it.... It's very 80's looking.

The bike and work is all great, the swinger and stuff, but i'd just rip off the tank and do it in a classier red and green with a stylish Ducati badge.

It's always best to be unique.

[utopia]

Thats the one...Absolute pure naked Italian motorcycle sex, nothing more, nothing less.
Might have known it was Dutch.
If I was picky, I'd need a dual seat and a wet clutch.
Actually, no I wouldn't. I'd have to have another bike for that.
I've got a better pic as my laptop wallpaper...I'll post it later.
Didn't realise the swinging arm was a double sider...like it even more now.

very 80's .... just like my haircut !!!!

I think its well thought out and executed ...
I think its a great bike.

I was more interested in its rear...
I do like single seats and kind of miss my old stubby bike . but one of the reasons I let it go was I couldn't carry anything at all.

I think cracking as soon as I saw it I grinned from ear to ear...as it kind of matched the stuff going around in my very pea sized brain

[utopia]

Yeah. I might even say 70s looking. Its the image thats been in my head since then, anyway.
There's no accounting for tastes though. :-)

im padlocking myself to it ... !!...

Its just missing one vital component ... its needs a little bit of ACF50 on it

[utopia]

And, er.....just like MY haircut.
Though "cut" is hardly the word.

And would be very grateful for contact details Rob. Thanks.