Vivid Black - It's a love / hate relationship
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: PNW
Despite the extra work required to keep them clean looking, I love black bikes. I've had two and have always received many compliments on them. I'm just too lazy to have one as my daily ride.
And I don't ever recall the paint feeling any hotter than any other bike I've had.
The black seat on the other hand....
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From: Johnstown, PA
I recieved the block box kit I ordered on Amazon, gonna give it a try and see if it lasts any longer. My wife's bike is black as well, so I guess I'll have a busy weekend, LOL.
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From: Manitoba, Canada
There is no better contrast with chrome than a black bike. As many have posted they are hard to keep looking good, everything shows up. Guess that's why there is a song by "The Cars" called "Black Cars Look Better in the Shade."
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Milwaukee
I use to detail cars and always hated black. That color takes a bit more finesse to get looking good. However theres nothing that compare to a black paint that's all polished and standing tall. Especially on a Harley. I'm too ocd to own a black car or bike so I dont