I had a good time rebuilding my 1999 ZRX, everyone would ask about it and give compliments. No I did not repaint it, I love the factory color scheme, the PO did some crazy things. The only part of the bike I didn't need to rebuild was the engine, rock solid even at 105,000 KMS when I sold it. Thanks to Kawasaki I have my new favorite motorcycle, 2012 Concours (black and beautiful)