This is mainly for you new guys out there who (like me) just bought the bike of your dreams.. There is nothing like keeping the new bike looking "NEW" for as long as possible.. and of course there's all those tempting accessories out there to bling out your ride even more.. SO .. here are some things I've learned that maybe will help you out...
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Dings happen.. to my knowledge of owning a few bikes over the years there is no way to keep those occasional dings and scratches from happening. Your gonna get one or two from either flying rocks or debris while on the highway or from some other place.. it happens. I was told by a seasoned rider that these are "Beauty Marks" that All bikes suffer.. so don't get too bent out of shape when you find one.
2. Lets talk about those accessories (after market types). First.. a good place that I've found to browse for some needed items is 58cycle.com
Keep something in mind.. Sometimes putting on and taking off items on your bike can also cause some minor damage.. I've just learned this from those darn Pig Spotter mirrors.. They've managed to scrape off some paint along the edges of where I put them on.. just be careful when taking things on and off the bike.. and ALWAYS remember.. if you remove something from your bike such as mirrors.. KEEP THE ORIGINAL BOLTS!! You may decide in the future you want to put them back on and nothing fits like the original...
3. Finally.. this is just pure recommendation from my part.. if you want an all around great bike polish to buff out the paint and even the plastic fairings I suggest the Honda Polish.. this stuff takes off road grime and grease..bug guts and leaves behind a shine thats awesome.. I even polished my entire truck with this stuff and made it look really new again..
So there you have it .. and I am sure other riders out there have come across some tricks and advice they may want to share.. so feel free.. this is just some of my more recent experiences..
Thank you..
