Those who have purchased a Bob with black denim paint, what did H-D tell you about taking care of the flat finished paint?

Thanks!

Crow

 

That should be interesting, I think wax would tend to give it a bit of a shine.

 

You mean, people actually wax their bikes? I have a hard enough time washing it. I'd think that the new black denim will be interesting to take care of.

 

You are not to use wax or harsh cleaners on it like wheel and tire cleaner.
You may use Harley Gloss, dish soap and water or a cleaner with vinegar in it.

I have found it very easy to clean and keep clean so far.
It is not flat but a satin finish.

If you did wax it it would be more shiny and would not age
the way HD intended.

I have the service bulletin I will upload in a pdf file.

Willie

 

I don't know about this denim look, I like clean and shiny and not something that has to age to look right unless it's wine JMHO

 

Here is the first part and I am converting the second part in a jpg now
will post this evening.

I saw a St Bob in Colbalt Blue today at the Dealers. Looked nice but the Denim Black
is really growing on me. I like it better than when I first saw it. At any rate it is a tank
and two fenders to get painted a few years down the pike if I change my mind.

later !
Willie

 

Here is the second page

Willie

 

Thanks Willie!

Looks pretty easy to to take care.

I looked at a black cherry pearl Bob today and it looks really kewl in that color...i'm trying to hang on till i see a denim before I jump.

Willie, i wanted to say thanks again for all the great info you have shared with us since you bought your bike....Thanks!!

Crow

 

My Springer came with a lot of chrome on it. I think that if I was to ever buy a Bobber, I would just keep it clean and let it age naturally , just to be different from my Springer. Sometimes I like a bike that shows a little age, especially a bike with a retro look. To me, it kinda adds to that old style look that it has.