few cruisers remain stock
As I look at the wide spectrum of "cruiser" owners and their bikes it seems that very few choose to have their bike remain entirely stock. The brisk after-market sales receipts speaks to this trend. I see custom paint as just one of the vast array of indiviudal touches that are available - and I like 'em all. Regarding paint specifically; I've seen extensive paint jobs I liked and some I could live without, as well as some bikes that were beautiful with just a few tastefully done pin stripes. I enjoy reflecting on what those choices tell me about the owner. I really feel like, for all of us, our bikes are somehow an extension of who we are................you pointed out one time that I can be "opinionated", maybe the hard edged metalic knife blade flames on my bike are more than just a coincidence.
As I look at the wide spectrum of "cruiser" owners and their bikes it seems that very few choose to have their bike remain entirely stock. The brisk after-market sales receipts speaks to this trend. I see custom paint as just one of the vast array of indiviudal touches that are available - and I like 'em all. Regarding paint specifically; I've seen extensive paint jobs I liked and some I could live without, as well as some bikes that were beautiful with just a few tastefully done pin stripes. I enjoy reflecting on what those choices tell me about the owner. I really feel like, for all of us, our bikes are somehow an extension of who we are................you pointed out one time that I can be "opinionated", maybe the hard edged metalic knife blade flames on my bike are more than just a coincidence.
