I know I said I was going to wait until the rest of my paint came in to make the trip down to Rider's HD. An occasion arose, which required a trip to Birmingham, so I took my good saddlebag, and went to Rider's. When I got there, I looked at the tank against my saddlebag, and at this point, I'm pleased with the new tank. It is the new paint process; not a rebuff; I can feel the stripes, and it just looks great. I'll make the final call when I see it against my current tank. The left side cover was also in, and it looks great as well. This is after five weeks. Still waiting on the rest of the striped parts.
BTW, the melon that Rider's has had on the floor listed at $34,995 has been reduced to $32,995. In case anyone wants to know. Still has all the factory stickers on it. June 2006 build. I cannot feel the stripes, and since the lighting is dim in their showroom. it is difficult to tell that the paint is flawed...........but it is flawed. Be aware if you are headed down there to look at it. I'm not sure if they're gonna budge on that price. From what I hear, they stand their ground on the showroom.