Are PAINT TEMPLATES used to get original design?

[Richard]

I have a 1972 xs650. The tank colors are red and white (white stripes / pinstripes, red inset). Too complicated for me to do. I want to have it repainted, but I want to be sure it is done to original specs.

Are paint templates used to get the original design? If so, where can I find them? If not, how else can I be sure that the paint scheme / design matches the original?

[slide]

Take some detailed pictures of the existing paint job and give them to your painter. He shouldn't have any problems duplicating the paint scheme if he is a qualified painter and is able to pinstripe. Paint color codes are available for most models.

[gdjohnson]

I painted a XS2 tank for a friend a few years ago and layed out the white stripes by hand from photos and measurement taken before I started.
Greg

[me]

There is a guy on ebay that sells exact replica decals. You can use them or simply use them as a sample and resell them. type in vintage decals and be sure to check his ebay store

[rwcfrank]

try this

cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/YAMAHA-1976-XS650-COMPLETE-DECAL-GRAPHIC-KIT_W0QQitemZ330022765733QQihZ014QQcategoryZ35593QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem