Body parts swap, black for granite gray

[bfilk]

I,m looking at a 2008 BMW R1200R in excellent condition that is black with a white stripe (OEM). Does anyone have a R1200R with granite gray body parts that they would like to swap for the black w/stripe?

please contact me at: [email protected]

[celticus]

Sorry , Mine is Crystal Grey but I have thought about a trade like that. i'd be up for it.

Mark

[ka5ysy]

Granite Gray is definitely the faster color, so probably will not get any takers on this.

[deilenberger]

Granite Gray is definitely the faster color, so probably will not get any takers on this.

HA! You only wish..

[Caroanbill]

I see your point - black with a white stripe is just so over-the-top in the retro stakes. It sort of says " ... my life peaked in 1974, and here's my psuedo /6 to prove it ... "

Crystal Grey is of course the most understated, i've-got-nothing-to-prove colour - but Granite Grey does OK. I had no trouble getting my pannier and topcase lids painted (but $600AUD): you'd only have to do the tank and side covers. I doubt any Crystal Grey buyer would part with their original parts (proof of enduring good taste) ...

Why not ask your local aesthetes to contribute to new paint? Surely they'd chip in to cover up the pin-stripes and restrope civility to an otherwise tasteful machine???

Seriously - painting might not be too hard or too expensive.

[famousperson]

I, also, would be up for a swap, although mine is crystal grey, too.

Peter

[celticus]

The black with white stripes bikes only need to be fast enough to stay ahead of the other vehicles in the funeral procession.

Also I think it would be a nice touch to have the frame painted silver and not black.

Mark

[bfilk]

Sorry, I'm just looking for the granite gray. Thanks

[daveyator]

HMMMMMM
Barritz blue and it's where do I send them. Still....hmmmmm.

[bfilk]

Daveyator, I think your trying to add to this thread, I just don't know what your trying to say?

[Rolando33]

BFILK is trying to slow his bike down, that is why he is opting for the Granite Grey. We all know, yes, ALL of us know that Georg Meier (#49) would not have made all of his world records with the sport roadster boxer were it painted in Granite Grey. Ultrafast Black w/Pin Stripe is where the speed is at!!!!!

[Ric]

Thought you might want to know.....

I just bought a 2010 R12R at Pandoa's in Chattanooga Tn. All they had was a single granite grey.
They didn't even flinch.....they're painting it BMW night black...no charge.
Also gave me a chance to add a small touch to personalize mine with a little extra paint.

I pick it up this Wednesday.....I'll post a pic.

[bfilk]

Still looking to swap Black Classic R1200R tank, side panels and front fender for Granite Grey . Will swap set or individual components. Pictures available upon request.

[famousperson]

Damn! Mine is crystal grey. I would give anything to swap. There was a black 2010 at the dealer's this morning. Gorgeous. Black is the only proper BMW color.

[ka5ysy]

D Black is the only proper BMW color.

Only if you want to go slow and play with HOG's ....