Not intending to stir the pot or counter the argument being made by those who perceive a paint issue; has anyone tried matching serial numbers, manufactured dates or batch numbers to see if any correlation can be made? I have read most of the poor paint threads but didn't pick up on this kind of investigation.
I can say I didn't anticipate as much work with aftermarket wax and clear coat protectors to maintain my paint, but I'm anal about that stuff any way.
I also recently got a black car and its equally difficult to take care of so for me, learning how to deal with a black paint was most of the challenge.
I also would not let this issue keep me from recommending this bike to others.
I hope you all find a solution that makes you happy.
J