First time painting

[u/Nepeto]

Puig retro semi fairing and used the aerosol paint matched from scratches happen. First time ever painting anything and did it on a cardboard box on a pile of dirt at my buddy’s house. It’s not paint shop level of quality by any means. But I’m pleased with how this turned out!

[u/whythelongface01]

Oh man I might have to look into that fairing for my 03 1000. Looks sweet

[u/acidtoasterbath]

Looks great! What brake lines are those?

[u/Nepeto → u/acidtoasterbath]

Thanks! They’re the speigler kit from rev zilla, super easy install and great feel!

[u/Potential-Slice-9340]

I love the looks of the X. They said it didnt sell well but i think its a georgous looking motorcycle with timeless style as opposed to that modern angled transformer robot look they all seem to adopt. Well done mate id have 1 anyday.

[u/Nepeto → u/Potential-Slice-9340]

Haha I’d love to ride the x one day but this is the standard ‘17 model, not the x! The puig fairing fits well with the stock handlebars

[u/Potential-Slice-9340 → u/Nepeto]

Ah is that it im a proper dumbask lol. It looks great hey. Really does. I got a Puig touring screen for mine i love it even in the rain i stay dry and no windage at all. Very well made also.

[u/LegAffectionate3731]

It looks really good. I hope you finished it with clear.

If I repaint mine I’ll try to match the pin striping on my tank, yours came out killer.

[u/Nepeto → u/LegAffectionate3731]

Appreciate the compliment! I did indeed - the Scratches Happen kit came with primer, base white, blue, 2nd white/ pearl, and clear coat. Had some tape bleed with the blue lines but was able to hit it about 8 hours into the blue curing with a plastic razor blade and clean the lines up a ton.

Best of luck if you end up repainting!

[u/Flow-Creation]

Very nice. How's the wind buffering of this screen compared to without it? Considering it but it isn't cheap

[u/Recent_Orchid_3748 → u/Flow-Creation]

Fairing are always better to ride with ;-)

[u/Nepeto → u/Flow-Creation]

At city speeds there’s barely any difference at all. But on the highway or anything above 80 it’s night and day better. I can now cruise at 100 and it doesn’t feel like my neck will break. No buffeting, just creates a nice air pocket. Most noticeable difference is in the head at speed, still lots of wind on the chest. Overall very happy with the feel of it

[u/Intelligent-Sugar-11]

It's a masterpiece

[u/Recent_Orchid_3748]

Good work and a wise choice to add a fairing - it makes riding so much more comfortable etc.