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Matte Black-US?

Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 7:56 pm
by Driller
Checking to see if any one knows if the matte black finish was/is sold in the US. I know they are available in Thailand. I am looking at one nearby and it appears to be matte black in the photos. The flyscreen looks the same. I have a feeling this is a repaint job or an aftermarket set of plastics like found on one of our vendor's site.
Might have to give the bike extra scrutiny for evidence of damage. :geek:

Re: Matte Black-US?

Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:36 pm
by maddiedog
As far as I know, the only colors in the states have been red, white, and black. No flat black.

Re: Matte Black-US?

Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 2:42 pm
by Driller
Thanks, Maddie! Just as I thought. Still suspicious of a repaint on such a new bike.

Re: Matte Black-US?

Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 2:51 pm
by illegal
You don't have to do a repaint, just wrap it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk5rWnpgh_8
It is much cheaper, easier and it will protect original paint.

Re: Matte Black-US?

Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 5:07 pm
by maddiedog
It might be plastidip too -- lots of people plastidip bikes or cars since it can be easily removed.

Re: Matte Black-US?

Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 9:01 am
by Driller
Wrap it up! What an interesting process. 8)

Re: Matte Black-US?

Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 10:54 am
by hatari
illegal wrote:You don't have to do a repaint, just wrap it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk5rWnpgh_8
It is much cheaper, easier and it will protect original paint.
it isn't just matte black...

its got red/grey stripes
red brake caliper
red shock springs
black drive belt cover...

Re: Matte Black-US?

Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:23 am
by JoshM
That looks sharp!

Re: Matte Black-US?

Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:39 am
by illegal
Ok, I didn't know :) Then it makes the modification harder, but not impossible :)
Front brake caliper could be repainted and for stripes he can use Puig stickers: http://www.motiun.es/en/19810-kit-de-pe ... -12--.html
Not the same, but similar. It still would be better to have original, but I think it can be a nice alternative.