My 21x3.5" wheel is on the way. Fireman1501 is doing a little something special to an FL front fender for me and I am toying with modding my rear fender while I'm at it. So, here's the question...

Since I have to have the new front fender painted and possibly the rear as well, should I have my painter match my stock paint or go ahead and pull the tank and get a complete custom job done? My painter will cut me a good deal either way and it can't be that much more paint just for the tank. However, I love my stock color. I'm leaning towards seeing if he can match it and just adding some hand pin striping, but wanted to get your thoughts.

Here's a close up of the stock tins:

 

its simple, if you love the color of your bike then match it. but if you feel like going with something completely different then get a custom paint job.

 

The color you have is nice...but if you are moding the fenders and they are off....then take it to the next level...custom paint. You are one step away from a show bike....and if you can work a deal then there is no reason not to. blow it out Warg.

 

Stock paint all the way! I love the color of your bike!!

 

I like the subtle stock look paint with custom fenders. Your bike is a great color.

 

I'd paint to match, I like the color of your bike

 

While you have it off, I'd do a custom paint job. Make it pop....

 

Gorgeous bike! You might keep the same color, just to two tone..

 

I like custom, never cared for HD colors especially their black, thats just me tho.

 

Tough decision! Seems all decisions are though. lol

Your stock paint is a great color. With the stretched tins and a little pin striping that would be sweet. Have you decided on a smoothed rear tin relocating your plate and lights? This is my next big undertaking and I'm undecided on the paint and smoothing of the rear tin.