General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Black Quartz Color Question--2016 Road Glide Special

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 16, 2015 | 10:11 AM
  #1  
surburban's Avatar
surburban
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 65
Likes: 11
From: Fieldale, VA
Default Black Quartz Color Question--2016 Road Glide Special

Hello, I noticed in the 2016 color chart that Black Quartz will be available for the 2016 Road Glide Special.

I've never seen the color in person. For those who have this color (or seen it) does it have a brown or gold tone to it vs. a black color? Your thoughts on this color?

Like many of you, I am torn between buying a 2015 now in Superior Blue or Vivid Black, or waiting for the 2016's to be released.

Thanks in advance for you responses.
 
Reply
Old May 23, 2016 | 10:03 AM
  #2  
johnson27's Avatar
johnson27
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 95
Likes: 4
From: Michigan
Default Black Quartz

I have a 2015 Road Glide Special in Black Quartz (must have been a late year production). Sometimes it looks black with gold flake, sometimes it has a brownish 'root beer' look to it. I really like it in the sun, the gold flake really comes out.
 
Reply
Old May 23, 2016 | 04:06 PM
  #3  
harleycharlie1992's Avatar
harleycharlie1992
Unofficial HDF Chaplain
15 Year Member
Liked
Top Answer: 3
Top Answer: 5
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 21,136
Likes: 18,047
From: san diego
Default

I've seen it a number of times, stunning!! In my opinion, with some added chrome, its like a custom paint job on a very high end bike. Black and chrome really go together well.
 
Reply
Old May 23, 2016 | 04:32 PM
  #4  
Hippie49's Avatar
Hippie49
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 4,018
Likes: 231
From: Kentucky, USA
Default

After almost a year surely he has made up his mind up by now.
 
Reply
Old May 23, 2016 | 04:59 PM
  #5  
harleycharlie1992's Avatar
harleycharlie1992
Unofficial HDF Chaplain
15 Year Member
Liked
Top Answer: 3
Top Answer: 5
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 21,136
Likes: 18,047
From: san diego
Default

Originally Posted by Hippie49
After almost a year surely he has made up his mind up by now.
OOPS! well just in case. Actually now I hate it! it peels, looks like crap!! that will teach him!!


really I still love that color!
 
Reply
Old May 23, 2016 | 05:13 PM
  #6  
Hippie49's Avatar
Hippie49
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 4,018
Likes: 231
From: Kentucky, USA
Default

Originally Posted by harleycharlie1992
OOPS! well just in case. Actually now I hate it! it peels, looks like crap!! that will teach him!!


really I still love that color!


Haha!
Appreciate the humor.


I like the color too.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Drtumolo
Touring Models
2
Apr 3, 2011 08:22 AM
Badbagger
Touring Models
160
Dec 29, 2009 05:18 PM
Rain
Touring Models
49
Feb 3, 2009 07:09 PM
yuma
Dyna Glide Models
5
Apr 14, 2008 12:35 PM
RoadieRider
Touring Models
26
Jul 19, 2007 04:41 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:02 PM.

story-0
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-4
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-5
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-9
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE