Is there a HAMBer here in the Pacific Norwest that could paint a motorcycle? I have two ideas gurgling through my brain; the first is strip my sporty down to the frame and do a complete repaint in a flake color, or alternatively, just paint the fenders and tank black and do a flame job. Either way, I need an idea of who to go to and what the hourly rate is and how many hours you think it would take for both scenarios (except for the flames - I want to do that myself).
Ted, I'd just ride the dickens out of it right now and worry about the paint later... spring's coming and who needs downtime? I mean, that's what I'd do.