Why yes as a matter of fact, Gen III paint is ****.
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I bought two cans of the 3M stuff (and it ain't cheap) on the recommendations of Iris (Iris) and Jim (Zoooom) who used it on their 2014's. I have not taken the time to spray mine yet because it does take some time to clean, wax, mask off and spray, etc. And then you have to allow it to cure.
But they should have some feedback on how well it is working for them, if you PM them.
I know that Iris said that thought that it would be OK for most areas, but anywhere that you normally rub against the paint she though the stuff would just roll off. That it was better for casual stone chips and the like.
But they should have some feedback on how well it is working for them, if you PM them.
I know that Iris said that thought that it would be OK for most areas, but anywhere that you normally rub against the paint she though the stuff would just roll off. That it was better for casual stone chips and the like.
escapefjrtist
Searching for Dry Roads
I imagine its all about what the road conditions are in our respective areas. Both my '06 and '09 had small rock chips on the lower fairings and "V" behind the front wheel. I chalk it up to wet riding and the constant grit blasting that comes with it.
Ride more, stress less!
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Ride more, stress less!
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AKjitsu
Well-known member
While everything you say is course true, it doesn't apply here. As I said: identical mission profiles; meaning identical roads, identical weather, etc. 2005 vs. 2013 paint: vastly different results.
AKjitsu
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I have also applied the 3M stuff in some strategic locations: lower cowel behind front fender, tank trim band and the front and top of side cases. It has worked well protecting the cowel and side cases from flying objects and dragging boots, in the case if the panniers. The tank trim has been protected from my knees on the outside edges but my crotch appears to have rubbed a sizeable amount of the film off. I guess you could quote AC/DC for the cause..."I've got big balls!" Oh wait, was that TMI?
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wheatonFJR
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Yes.
...and are you sure you want to be broadcasting that on this forum?
Really. Someone bragging about their ball size at your age...is halfway to being beemerdons.
Edit...now to paint on 13s...
I will contact Iris and Jim and see what they did.
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steve_g
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Mark - Don't buy the 2013! As you can read in this thread it is a complete POS.
Top_Speed1
Panama Canal Crosser
You Kanadians are just use to all the loose tire studs being embedded from following traffic, anything else is trivial!
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wheatonFJR
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Yeah, I'm having second....
Nah, no way I'm worried about some paint chips. I mean c'mon, have you ever seen my 04? It's not like I am Iris and have a "Jim" to polish everything.
It may depend on how you ride too. I almost always ride with the balls of my feet on the pegs. That means that I slide my feet forward and back a lot, every time I need to shift or use the rear brake.
Coincidentally, over almost 100k miles the foot peg rubbers wore down pretty thin on the front edges for the same reason, more so on the left than the right side since you shift more often than you brake. Luckily you can swap them left to right and have a fairly fresh surface to grind down for the next 100k.
Coincidentally, over almost 100k miles the foot peg rubbers wore down pretty thin on the front edges for the same reason, more so on the left than the right side since you shift more often than you brake. Luckily you can swap them left to right and have a fairly fresh surface to grind down for the next 100k.
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mcatrophy
Privileged to ride a 2018 FJR1300AS
And you can swap rubbers between pillion and rider pegs.It may depend on how you ride too. I almost always ride with the balls of my feet on the pegs. That means that I slide my feet forward and back a lot, every time I need to shift or use the rear brake.
Coincidentally, over almost 100k miles the foot peg rubbers wore down pretty thin on the front edges for the same reason, more so on the left than the right side since you shift more often than you brake. Luckily you can swap them left to right and have a fairly fresh surface to grind down for the next 100k.
Spud
Well-known member
That just sounds so wrong....And you can swap rubbers between pillion and rider pegs.It may depend on how you ride too. I almost always ride with the balls of my feet on the pegs. That means that I slide my feet forward and back a lot, every time I need to shift or use the rear brake.
Coincidentally, over almost 100k miles the foot peg rubbers wore down pretty thin on the front edges for the same reason, more so on the left than the right side since you shift more often than you brake. Luckily you can swap them left to right and have a fairly fresh surface to grind down for the next 100k.
mcatrophy
Privileged to ride a 2018 FJR1300AS
No, it's ok, my pillion rubbers are unused.That just sounds so wrong....And you can swap rubbers between pillion and rider pegs.It may depend on how you ride too. I almost always ride with the balls of my feet on the pegs. That means that I slide my feet forward and back a lot, every time I need to shift or use the rear brake.
Coincidentally, over almost 100k miles the foot peg rubbers wore down pretty thin on the front edges for the same reason, more so on the left than the right side since you shift more often than you brake. Luckily you can swap them left to right and have a fairly fresh surface to grind down for the next 100k.
No, it's ok, my pillion rubbers are unused.That just sounds so wrong....And you can swap rubbers between pillion and rider pegs.It may depend on how you ride too. I almost always ride with the balls of my feet on the pegs. That means that I slide my feet forward and back a lot, every time I need to shift or use the rear brake.
Coincidentally, over almost 100k miles the foot peg rubbers wore down pretty thin on the front edges for the same reason, more so on the left than the right side since you shift more often than you brake. Luckily you can swap them left to right and have a fairly fresh surface to grind down for the next 100k.
That's a little risky, isn't it?
mcatrophy
Privileged to ride a 2018 FJR1300AS
No risk at all for the last couple of decades or soThat's a little risky, isn't it?No, it's ok, my pillion rubbers are unused.That just sounds so wrong....And you can swap rubbers between pillion and rider pegs.It may depend on how you ride too. I almost always ride with the balls of my feet on the pegs. That means that I slide my feet forward and back a lot, every time I need to shift or use the rear brake.
Coincidentally, over almost 100k miles the foot peg rubbers wore down pretty thin on the front edges for the same reason, more so on the left than the right side since you shift more often than you brake. Luckily you can swap them left to right and have a fairly fresh surface to grind down for the next 100k.
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Old Guy
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You have to get tested every 60 daysNo, it's ok, my pillion rubbers are unused.That just sounds so wrong....And you can swap rubbers between pillion and rider pegs.It may depend on how you ride too. I almost always ride with the balls of my feet on the pegs. That means that I slide my feet forward and back a lot, every time I need to shift or use the rear brake.
Coincidentally, over almost 100k miles the foot peg rubbers wore down pretty thin on the front edges for the same reason, more so on the left than the right side since you shift more often than you brake. Luckily you can swap them left to right and have a fairly fresh surface to grind down for the next 100k.
That's a little risky, isn't it?
TravelinLite
Active member
I have a friend that put something similar to that on his scoot. It is supposed to just peel off when you want to clean/wax under it or otherwise replace it. On his scoot, in some places it did just peel off; in other pieces it came off it little bitty pieces making it nearly impossible to get it all off. I was going to try it until I seen that. Now his front fender looks like he!!.
yessirrom
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My 2014 definitely chips easier than my 2007. I have commuted the same route to work for 16 years. I have not changed my riding style or any other factors. I had rock chips on my new bike within 1 week. I now have 10,000 miles on it and at least 7 chips. Bags, and front fender mostly. My 70,000 mile bike has two or three. I have taken to calling my bike "Chip".
