[zorchdave]

Greetings everyone. Been on this forum for a few days, have already picked up some helpful advice. I picked up my new 959 last week, got the tires scrubbed in, can't wait for the break-in mileage to be over with.


Cheers.

 

[Sdg24]

Welcome! It's nice to see another Seattlite

 

[Dingo]

Congrats and welcome! What color?

 

[MotoMillion]

Welcome aboard! Planned mods?

 

[zorchdave]

Red. I really liked the white, but the matte finish smudges easily. The demo I rode was white, and by the time I had it back to the shop the tank was all smudged up from my gloves. Plus, matte finishes are delicate, need special cleaning cloth, etc. So, red it was.

The only mods I have planned are spools for a rear wheel stand (done), and getting rid of that ghastly indicator/lic plate holder thing. Yuck. Already have a fender eliminator kit, just need the metal lic plate instead of the paper one, which would probably melt if I moved it under the seat.

 

[aayp]

Red. I really liked the white, but the matte finish smudges easily. The demo I rode was white, and by the time I had it back to the shop the tank was all smudged up from my gloves. Plus, matte finishes are delicate, need special cleaning cloth, etc. So, red it was.

The only mods I have planned are spools for a rear wheel stand (done), and getting rid of that ghastly indicator/lic plate holder thing. Yuck. Already have a fender eliminator kit, just need the metal lic plate instead of the paper one, which would probably melt if I moved it under the seat.

Congrats! What tail tidy did you end up getting?


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[Dingo]

@zorchdave - it's a matte clearcote, not a matte paint like I think you're referring to.
The only thing that touches my tank is the microfiber towel with Honda Spray Cleaner and Polish on it


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[zorchdave]

I got the NRC fender kit. Kind of a ripoff $$-wise, but at least it looks better than the stock setup.

 

[avigil]

Greetings everyone. Been on this forum for a few days, have already picked up some helpful advice. I picked up my new 959 last week, got the tires scrubbed in, can't wait for the break-in mileage to be over with.

Cheers.

Welcome Dave! Got pictures of your bike?

I'm in Seattle also. My red 959 is being repaired currently because of a low-side on the track.

 

[Sdg24]

Greetings everyone. Been on this forum for a few days, have already picked up some helpful advice. I picked up my new 959 last week, got the tires scrubbed in, can't wait for the break-in mileage to be over with.

Cheers.

Welcome Dave! Got pictures of your bike?

I'm in Seattle also. My red 959 is being repaired currently because of a low-side on the track.

Ouch sorry to hear that. Hopefully you aren't too banged up.

For mods I would also consider swapping the low beams to something like a Philips ultinon led . Nice crisp white look and a tad brighter than stock .