Am I obsessing over the quality of the paint?

[stepbill]

I am going to buy the F6B but I keep obsessing about the paint issue. I've thought about trying to have it repainted and clear coated when I buy it, before I bring it home or even travel out to Russellville, Arkansas to get one of the signature series bikes. Both ways is additional money that I could spend on accessories! Is the basic paint something that can be lived with or is the bike going to have to be repainted in a couple of years anway? What is your opinion and what would you do? If I did go basic, I would either go with the 2014 yellow or the 2013 red/black. Appreciate your help with this!!!!

[GiddyupF6B]

I am going to buy the F6B but I keep obsessing about the paint issue. I've thought about trying to have it repainted and clear coated when I buy it, before I bring it home or even travel out to Russellville, Arkansas to get one of the signature series bikes. Both ways is additional money that I could spend on accessories! Is the basic paint something that can be lived with or is the bike going to have to be repainted in a couple of years anway? What is your opinion and what would you do? If I did go basic, I would either go with the 2014 yellow or the 2013 red/black. Appreciate your help with this!!!!

For me personally the paint was not something I could live with. I have a black one and when I got it home from the dealer the paint was covered in swirl marks and fine scratches that I didn't see when I picked it up. You will get different replies on this question, some are fine with swirl marks and inferior paint and will say just ride the thing. For me I need my machine to look as good as it functions, I am a perfectionist and it just needs be right. I enjoy looking at my machines as much as I enjoy riding them. If any little thing is is out of place my eye is instantly drawn to it and I can't rest until it's right. This is why with 3,000 miles on my 6 month old bike it is in the paint booth now. To each thy own, this is just how I am with my bikes and always have been.

[MichaelG]

stepbill, this question opens a can or worms that has been discussed adnaseum before this. Giddyup said it all fairly well, but I think the KEY point here is that you have already pointed out that "if" you do chose a Honda painted bike...it will either be the 2014 Yellow, or a 2013 Red. That is good, as it leaves you LESS velnerable to having bad paint. The vast majority of those that do complain about the bad paint...have Black bikes. Myself included.

I have a strong feeling that the 2014 Yellow F6B is going to have better paint, and is MUCH less likely to show the swirls and streaks that the Black and Red bikes show. Simply because of the lightness of the Yellow color.

As you have already stated, the other option is to take the very short ride over to Russellville, and buy a Signature bike from them.

Given how much a 2014 Yellow bike is going to cost you in North Carolina...I would be willing to bet...that a 2013 Signature Series bike from Honda of Russellville will actually be LESS money.

http://www.hondaofrussellville.com/o..._inventory.asp

Check on that, and be pleasantly surprised.

[Scotrod]

Even though I see no 'un-survivable/un-addressable' issue with the paint, I'd rather just say 'DON'T BUY ONE!!!!' if it means we could avoid having yet another 'paint problem' thread!

[opas ride]

I still kind of think this "paint issue" is out of control...Some have concerns, some don't...I am not trying to be a jerk, so to speak, but Honda feels all is okay with the paint or they would have responded by now I would think...If you don't want to take the chance or pay to have it painted, like said above, Don't buy one !!..A "lousy" solution, I know, but what are the other options???

[chipmaker]

I wanted the black one at my dealership, but it was scratched and swirled too much so I bought a red one, somewhat less crappy paint. If I was closer to Arkansa I would have bought one of the custom painted bikes. Definitely inspect before you buy.

Wow, how many times is Opas gonna write the same stupid shit? If you have to say your not trying to be a jerk, you are!!!!

[Texas TC]

I would hate to see anyone shy away from this great motorcycle because of vanity. As Dr. Miles said, Red and probably Yellow are not as big of a problem as Black. I don't plan on my motorcycle being a show bike so a minor swirl or scratch here or there just adds character to a well used machine. So, buy a painted one, have one painted, or, like most of us, buy it ride it and enjoy probably the best motorcycle you have ever owned. JMHO.

[F6B-RICH]

I really DO NOT have a paint problem.Yes I have swirl marks from my over cleaning certain areas of the bike but so did my black Harley Fatboy.I am getting my front cowl and fender Hydro-dipped (carbon fiber)but that is because thats where all the bugs and dirt hit and sit on my bike and thats where I have a paint issue in those 2 areas from the over cleaning those areas after each ride

[Dirtstiff's F6B]

buy it wax it clear coat it and ride it, see where your paint is Before not after the warranty. Runs out.
As stated, likely be the best bike you'll own.
Plenty documented complaints already filed.
JMO

[FlyinF]

Use the paint issue to your advantage............go to the dealer find the bike you like, look at the paint very closely and if it looks messed up show them and they may adjust the price accordingly. I have a black one and like the paint, I don't sit in the garage and stare at it I ride it.