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  • Richter Rox
    Forum Newbie
    • Mar 2026
    • 1
    • Boston ma

    #1

    Paint code need help

    I have a 1981 gs 850 g , the paint is brown with metallic fleck , common color for this year. I need the paint code, it is not on the bike and I can’t find it anywhere on the internet. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
  • Nessism
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    • Mar 2006
    • 35811
    • Torrance, CA

    #2
    The color code is 12G, ECLAIR BROWN METALLIC

    Sadly, having the code doesn't mean you will find a paint formula. If you find one, be sure to share. Most people take a sample body part to a local paint supply place, and have the sample matched. Paint stores have color computers which get the color close, then the paint mixer dude will tune the computer generated formula by eye after that.
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    • chuck hahn
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      • May 2009
      • 25952
      • Norman, Oklahoma

      #3
      Paint supply and have it scanned
      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

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