UK Spec 1200TS Mirage 1200 nearest to original silver for a Series 1

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Shuggie

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I'm going to be painting my bike this summer which I understand was silver with red pinstripes originally.....
Are the pinstripes single or dual with one thicker than the other and as I'm going to get the paint in the UK, what's the nearest colour match please?
Can anyone post a photo of the correct pinstripe layout on the panels

Any help much appreciated

Thanks 😊
 
Thanks , that's great , I'll save it to the computer and print it out. This one is Series 2 but it looks very similar to mine down to the factory rear seats. Any pointers on the colour , buddy ? 😊
 
wrong again McJockness,

that is a euro TS without Mirage badges on the side panels and hence different coach lines, plus the indicators are units under the fairing, because its a MK11, Huberts is a Mk1 (I think) the indcators are Fiat items inset into the fairing, yes they are twin lines, they are unequal thickness, I had mine made in pillar box red, and the silver is BMW sterling silver shade 1 (Dupont 244) .

The only successfull way to get the lines bang on is to have an already painted panel, tank etc on hand as you apply, (unless you are Shaun Dampiers mate, who did manage it) since with the items on the bike, when looking at them and moving about, or bobbing up and down, they apear to move and are only correct in one plane, they are all aimed at each other, at that precise level, getting them even slightly wrong makes for a hideous look, but even worse, not having the coach lines at all = bleeding bloody awfull, and demonstartes inability or laziness.

rear sets were not stock on any TS's, but could always have been fitted by the supplying dealer on request, when unsold/new, or if he thought it viable to help sell.
CLEM
 
CLEMTOG said:
wrong again McJockness,

that is a euro TS without Mirage badges on the side panels and hence different coach lines, plus the indicators are units under the fairing, because its a MK11, Huberts is a Mk1 (I think) the indcators are Fiat items inset into the fairing, yes they are twin lines, they are unequal thickness, I had mine made in pillar box red, and the silver is BMW sterling silver shade 1 (Dupont 244) .

The only successfull way to get the lines bang on is to have an already painted panel, tank etc on hand as you apply, (unless you are Shaun Dampiers mate, who did manage it) since with the items on the bike, when looking at them and moving about, or bobbing up and down, they apear to move and are only correct in one plane, they are all aimed at each other, at that precise level, getting them even slightly wrong makes for a hideous look, but even worse, not having the coach lines at all = bleeding bloody awfull, and demonstartes inability or laziness.

rear sets were not stock on any TS's, but could always have been fitted by the supplying dealer on request, when unsold/new, or if he thought it viable to help sell.
CLEM
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Thanks Clem I was going to get in touch but you've pre empted me...yes you're right about the details of mine being a Series 1 and it's a UK bike registered 1981....I'm planning to paint it and as you rightly suggested put the pinstripes on while the panels are mounted.....I'm going to contact Richard Slater to get the background on it...anyone got his email address or phone number?
 
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