Question about Vivid Black
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6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Michigan
Thanks for the reply's. This knowledge is why I joined. I would like to get this right the first time (yeah right). I'm looking at the Red Hot Sunglo pretty hard also. It will be good to see the 2011 colors.
Cruiser
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From: Fort Carson, CO
Black is Black
I've had Black cars and Bikes. Nothing looks sharper than a Clean Black and Chrome Machine (IMO). But nothing shows dust faster and looks dirtier faster. If you go with the Black, keep it clean and waxed. If you're not crazy about cleaning your bike a lot (I am - its almost a religion in my garage) I'd suggest another color.
But - welcome to the family
But - welcome to the family
Cruiser
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From: Whittier, Ca
I have a vivid black road glide. It doesn't even look as dirty as a black car. I wash mine like once every two weeks. If you do get those surface spider webs in the clear coat, I use gleam, and it takes them all out. It does get dusty, but a little detail spray and microfiber cloth and it looks like I just washed it. I don't think it's that hard to keep the black looking good. I do agree about the tank next to the seat.... can't seem to keep that from marring.... just gleam it there, a little polish, and it's a done deal. Black and chrome is the best looking in my opinion.
Road Master
Joined: May 2010
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From: Tuscaloosa Alabama
I have vivid black on my bike and it is five years old now and still looks like new. Black does require special care but it isn't hard to keep like new.Never dry wipe it, always use wet clean soft cloth even if you have to wait until the next day or when ever,dirt aint hurting it if it is just on their.
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From: MA
I love my black RK, but I hate it. It's a bitch to keep clean. I wash it several times a week and no matter how good I take care of it, every speck of dust, dirt, and grime shows after 1 ride, but boy, when she's clean does she look great. I'm **** about how I take care of my bike so I do wash/wax it more than others may.
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From: Northern California
There was a time when I had 3 black cars/trucks. The truck would start getting dirty before I was done drying it.
But if I could get them all clean at the same time, they looked great.
I thought about getting a Vivid Black bike, but bikes get dirty everywhere. I got Black Pearl, instead.
But if I could get them all clean at the same time, they looked great.
I thought about getting a Vivid Black bike, but bikes get dirty everywhere. I got Black Pearl, instead.
Last edited by edilgdaor; Jul 25, 2010 at 03:43 PM.
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From: Danbury CT
I will more than likely be making the plunge this week or next on my first HD purchase. I really like the Vivid Black and was wondering how bad it shows scratches and if you have to take special precautions when cleaning it? I know Black is about the hardest color to keep clean and I like to keep my things looking good.
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,
Mike
But to answer your question, the 09 would be black if I had to do it over again.