Denim Paint
That's my philosophy exactly. I like to keep my bike clean (not constantly) and well maintained. But not in show condition by any means. Some bikes are more show bikes and I love to look at them. I'm interested in the '17 Limited in charcoal and black denim. Looks fantastic to me.
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Passenger boots/pants rubbing on it will cause this to happen - essentially 'polishing' the surface. I have that on my bike already after my wife has only been on the back for 700 miles.
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And, as you said, Denim is supposed to wear. HD points out in the owner's manual that is supposed to wear and fade like real denim. The way I read it, it isn't for the hardcore clean freaks that can't stand a blemish.
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I'll say that with 25k miles on mine, with plenty of two up touring, I have very few shiny spots so far. In one case, on the saddle bag lids, I had something strapped to the bike and it rubbed for 750 miles. Doh! That said, it doesn't bug me.
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I like to spend my time on the road, not polishing a bike and driving myself crazy over every little imperfection. If you ride it enough, your going to get some"road wear". Enjoy it. It's a Harley... Not a fkin 69 Plymouth road runner.
I agree 100%. I have a 2015 RG in denim black...easy to clean. I'd rather spend time riding than cleaning. Previous bike was gloss black...took much longer to clean and then wax
I agree 100%. I have a 2015 RG in denim black...easy to clean. I'd rather spend time riding than cleaning. Previous bike was gloss black...took much longer to clean and then wax
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