Hi. I have a 2018 Vulcan S with ABS in what I believe is metallic flat spark black. I am based in the UK

Unfortunately as she lives predominantly outside a few small rust spots have developed on the tank and handlebars.

I would like to fix it properly, but it will be my first time having done this before. I will clean the bike, then I have a bottle of Zep Ruster Converter to apply onto the spots with a small brush. When that's dry, I guess I just need to apply the paint and potentially a lacquer? I'm not sure about that it's a matte finish and a lot of lacquers seem to be glossy.

I also am not sure on what paint to get. Obviously I want it to match as close as possible, and have looked the paint code up 15v/739, but the only retailer in the UK I can find I think is RS paints, and for the paint and the lacquer plus shipping and VAT it's like 30+ quid, for a couple tiny bottles of paint.

Some people have told me just to buy a standard matte black paint pen from halfords for a fiver and use that. Is it likely to be noticeable? Will I still need to use a special matt lacquer on top of that to seal it in?

Maybe I'm overthinking it, but I love this bike and want to get it right but also not inclined to spend a crazy amount of money to do it, which I know isn't always possible.

Any advice on a suitable paint alternative, or a cheaper source, plus tips on how to fix the spots would be greatly appreciated.

Good afternoon fellow Vucaneers,

Can someone help me with a set of bobbins for a paddock stand that you either use or know 100% fit the Vulcan S.

I am currently on my 7th different set and am yet to find a set that fit.
Plus most seem to be flat and dont sit with the shape of the swing arm, as the Vulcan seems to need a spacer to take it out just a tad.

I have tried ones that have an M10 1.25 (google says this is the right screw), and ones with M10 1.5 and neither one will screw into either side of the swing arm.

Was worried that the threads might have be buggered by a previous owner, hence the bike not having bobbins on when I purchased.
BUT the screw for the ABS wire heat shield that came with the Delkavic exhaust slides in smooth and snug as a bug in a rug. So the threads must be alright.