Honda response to paint issue

[dirtwiz]

Teach, if you are "sure" we won't be disappointed...then you would be wrong. I read your other post, and it definetly reads as having been written by someone that clearly does not own one of these bikes yet.

Until Honda makes their decision as to what "they" are going to do regarding the bad paint on our bikes, I believe it would be an error to cover the bad paint with Liquid Glass, before the Honda reps get a chance to see and document every one of these bikes. I, for one, am not into washing my bike every time I take it out for a ride, and I most certainly am not into waxing it or polishing it...at all...ever. But then again, I ride my bike...rather than post about bikes I don't even own.

The Professor

I was considering buying a new F6B and have the cash available to do it but....there is no way I will consider laying down $20K for a bike with a second rate finish. Honda is better than that. These are amazing bikes but not with this problem.

[CheesyRider]

I was considering buying a new F6B and have the cash available to do it but....there is no way I will consider laying down $20K for a bike with a second rate finish. Honda is better than that. These are amazing bikes but not with this problem.

New leftover 2013s can be found for $15,000. That leaves $5000 for a repaint!

[Scotrod]

New leftover 2013s can be found for $15,000. That leaves $5000 for a repaint!

I'm going to encourage folks who are considering a 6 but just aren't sure about the paint to NOT buy one.

There are plenty of really shiny bikes down the street at the other dealers!

[CheesyRider]

I'm going to encourage folks who are considering a 6 but just aren't sure about the paint to NOT buy one.

There are plenty of really shiny bikes down the street at the other dealers!

Fair point. I know I'd be pissed if I purchased an F6B without knowing about the paint issue. I think one of the reasons there are such big discounts is a lot of people aren't buying them because of the paint problems. I haven't purchased mine yet, but thanks to this forum I'll be going in knowing what to expect. It makes the thought of repainting much easier to take. I still plan to complain to Honda about the paint if I find it is as bad as people say. If only to help the cause of those who didn't know about the paint until after they brought their bike home.

[hossners]

I knew about the paint issues before buying my F6B. I bought a deeply discounted 2013. Within two weeks I had it stripped down and all the red parts clear coated at the auto body shop. Since I did the work and the paint was brand new, the job was relatively cheap - no chips, no scratches, no re-paint. Just $500. And 3 evenings on either end for the disassemble/re-assemble. Looks super sharp and no worries from here on out! Eyes wide open - and loving every minute of it!
Steve in OR

[SmallPasture]

I'm close to 5k and at least 5 washes and LG applications. So far not a swirl or any paint coming off on applicators or wipe offs. The bike is covered under a very dusty carport and even w/ that I'm not finding any noticeable scratches. Was the issue taken care of on the 14'? I can't remember if I read that here or not.

[Scotrod]

I have a HOR painted 6. Wife has an OEM black 6 we bought at HOR 1 week after picking mine up.

There is not a HUGE difference between the paint on either bike.

Neither of us are 'polish-aholics'. Each bike has been waxed once since Sept of 13.

~Modern~ paint has different care requirements / characteristics than the old paint of yesteryear. Everyone claims 'they know what they are doing' but if they get swirls after polishing, eh, well, the results speak for themselves.

In addition, Black is the WORST color you can get for showing swirls.

If anyone is a polish-aholic, and wants a black bike, PLEASE do not buy a Honda F6B. Go down the street to the shiny bike store and you'll find all kinds of stuff to 'polish'.