Proof it was born red.

OG paint. Indian red.

I have been debating on what color to paint the bike for quite a wile now. My first thought was to do a fresh version of the blue on blue that my parents did in the 60’s. It was not even an option from the factory but I’m doing a rider restoration so if it’s not a factory option who cares. I am also pulled by black with the cream side tank panels. That one was factory optional. I also really like the red with the cream side tanks. Again a factory option. As I was breaking the bike down I found some evidence that the bike was originally red so the idea of putting it back to the way it was born got stuck in my mind. Well today wile I was banging out dents in the fenders I found 100% proof that the bike was red. The inside of the fenders were not really painted but rather just covered with overspray that did not adhere very well. I took a stiff bristled brush to it and uncovered lots of Indian red. So the bike made the decision for me. I’m going red. Now I just need to decide if I’m doing the cream side tanks. Though an all red with gold pinstripes sound good to.