Which red ?
Which red ?
Hi there. How do I tell whether my bikes colour is Real Red Pearl or Lava Red Sunglow ? Is there a code on the bike somewhere ?
Last edited by Midpegs; Jul 30, 2019 at 06:41 PM.
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From: Edmonton Alberta Canada
It's not in the VIN number and I don't think there is another sticker anywhere that gives a color code.
Looking at the color rite site I'd say it's the real red pearl, the lava red looks more orange to me. Worst case the touch up pens are only 15 bucks I guess you could order one of each and see which one matches.
Try calling a dealer, they may have a paint wheel that you can hold up to your bike or maybe can punch the VIN number into the Harley system and see what color it was painted.
Looking at the color rite site I'd say it's the real red pearl, the lava red looks more orange to me. Worst case the touch up pens are only 15 bucks I guess you could order one of each and see which one matches.
Try calling a dealer, they may have a paint wheel that you can hold up to your bike or maybe can punch the VIN number into the Harley system and see what color it was painted.
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Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Indianapolis
When I look up my VIN on the Harley SIP site, then click Vehicle Information (four lines to the right) above the picture of my model (in the wrong color) it shows my bikes color number.
https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....cle/lookupForm
COLOR 598
Searching for that "color 598" without the quotes, using the search at the top right of the SIP page, brings up the 2013 Model Year Painted parts catalog, it downloads a PDF file.
In the file it shows the correct paint color for my bike- Candy Orange / Beer Bottle-
XL1200C (598): CANDY ORANGE (2-TONE)
TANK COLOR: CANDY ORANGE (2-TONE)
PANEL COLOR 2-TONE: BEER BOTTLE
INSIDE STRIPE: .12 MEDIUM RED
OUTSIDE STRIPE: .06 PALE GOLD
FUEL TANK ASM: 61000002DPW
FRONT FENDER: 60955-13DPW
REAR FENDER DOMESTIC: 59885-13DPW
https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....cle/lookupForm
COLOR 598
Searching for that "color 598" without the quotes, using the search at the top right of the SIP page, brings up the 2013 Model Year Painted parts catalog, it downloads a PDF file.
In the file it shows the correct paint color for my bike- Candy Orange / Beer Bottle-
XL1200C (598): CANDY ORANGE (2-TONE)
TANK COLOR: CANDY ORANGE (2-TONE)
PANEL COLOR 2-TONE: BEER BOTTLE
INSIDE STRIPE: .12 MEDIUM RED
OUTSIDE STRIPE: .06 PALE GOLD
FUEL TANK ASM: 61000002DPW
FRONT FENDER: 60955-13DPW
REAR FENDER DOMESTIC: 59885-13DPW
Last edited by shanneba; Jul 30, 2019 at 07:52 PM. Reason: speeling
It's not in the VIN number and I don't think there is another sticker anywhere that gives a color code.
Looking at the color rite site I'd say it's the real red pearl, the lava red looks more orange to me. Worst case the touch up pens are only 15 bucks I guess you could order one of each and see which one matches.
Try calling a dealer, they may have a paint wheel that you can hold up to your bike or maybe can punch the VIN number into the Harley system and see what color it was painted.
Looking at the color rite site I'd say it's the real red pearl, the lava red looks more orange to me. Worst case the touch up pens are only 15 bucks I guess you could order one of each and see which one matches.
Try calling a dealer, they may have a paint wheel that you can hold up to your bike or maybe can punch the VIN number into the Harley system and see what color it was painted.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2016
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From: Camotes Islands, Cebu, Philippines
Great thread. I have seen 3 different kinds of Red here overseas. I ended up choosing a dark maroon looking color.
I also do not know the exact color of this one. Photo attached if I can manage it........ Info here in the Philippines is difficult to get clearly.
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From: Bedford UK
I'm inclined to agree with Real Red Pearl . Lava red seems to be more Maroon in pictures I've seen online . The orange colour option is described as Racing Orange but I've never seen an XL1200 R in orange . It all depends on the light and the way the image was processed . I'll try my local HD dealership at the weekend .
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From: Edmonton Alberta Canada
^+1...and it's the only color that the side covers match, I don't know why but the black side covers drive me nuts on bikes that aren't black.
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