Is it worth it to paint my bike at 72,000 K ?

[theshnizzle]

My 2002 has scuffs and scratches on it, 72,000 k on it and kinda looks it. I was thinking of painting it white, but is it worth it for a bike with 72,00 k on it? It is getting engine work done on it right now, valves are being machined, generally a new top end.

It's blue/black right now,thoughts,pple?

( As an aside I just turned over 110,000 k on my 2000 CBR today)

 

[TurboR]

I don't see what the mileage has to do with whether or not to paint it. You're refreshing the engine.. might as well freshen up the paint.

 

[Flicka]

I don't see why not. If it's in good mechanical condition and you plan on keeping it around for a while, I'd say go for it. But bring back pics

 

[semi]

i'm hoping mine is just getting broken in at 72,000 as she is going to need to last a lot longer than that i wouldn't hesitate to freshen the paint if she is still running well

 

[Busakid08]

gone this far might as well go teh whole way and see how many miles you can get on it - fresh paint will feel like a fresh bike and fresh motor bonus

 

[Tdog]

I concur. Paint that sucker!!

 

[theshnizzle]

I don't see what the mileage has to do with whether or not to paint it. You're refreshing the engine.. might as well freshen up the paint.

I wish I could "Freshen" up the owner!!

 

[Vega]

Paint is always nice! Makes her look brand new!

 

[Blanca BusaLess]

Guys hes talking Kilometers....

72,000 kilometers is only a bit under 45,000 miles and many here have that and are still running strong. Look at Sleepless-Reds bike.

Paint that thing it still has another half life left in her ..

 

[jch364]

heck i got 41,000 miles on mine and its just like new... heck yea. do it

 

[BigBSBusa]

I'm not at 20k miles yet and thinking of redoing mine, so I say go right ahead!

 

[coreywiley]

Paint it

 

[Scar]

From one high-mileage 'ho' to another...absolutely!

I will always strive to keep my prized possessions from appearing thread-bare, weathered, or ill-regarded.

I say: go for it!

Do a before/after thread and show off someone's talent!

 

[hunt1je]

As stated by all the other, go for the fresh paint.

 

[dk55belair]

1 quart of base and a gallon of clear coat for the one i finshed 6 weeks ago $351.00

 

[cipher5791]

Paint it

 

[ky busa]

be good to her paint it!

 

[Fastfrog007]

The fairings can always be taken off in 20min and swapped if this bike dies.

 

[gixxer1kr]

Paint it and keep the black and blue.I love that color thats why i bought one.It was mint with 10k on it.Almost done with it.

 

[fastblackblur]

+1 to painting it.
Seems like you like your bike enough to keep it in good running order, may as well keep it looking good also.