General topics » Soft Paint

I've has my R1250RS for just over a month and 4000 KMs. I was washing the bike after a 3 day weekend tour of Ontario and noticed the paint wearing where my knees grip the tank. I've had this happen on other bikes but not so early. Being a DIY detailer, I got out my random orbital polisher and some Griots compound and was able to correct the paint. I'll be installing a tank grip today to protect the paint as well as give me something less slippery than bare paint to hook my legs onto. My question is BMW paint considered softer than most?

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Is it not the lacquer rather than the paint that is getting marked?

I would assume it's just the clear coat that's damaged because I was able to buff it out.

Same thing happened on my Street Triple. You have to fit knee grips - either before or after the initial rubbing. Modern water-based paints.

Mine has been the same, I’ve noticed that stones are being flicked up and getting trapped between my legs and tank, it was badly scratched after a 2 mile ride home from the dealers when brand new.

I found the pillion handle paint on my 1200 badly damaged after a short run of around 40 miles when I attached my wet suit to it. I have done this on previous bikes regularly with no issues. Very poor I think.

Zitat von L2RKE im Beitrag #6

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I found the pillion handle paint on my 1200 badly damaged after a short run of around 40 miles when I attached my wet suit to it. I have done this on previous bikes regularly with no issues. Very poor I think.

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I don't have a problem with my Lupin Blue R1200RS but I do have a major problem with the blue paint/clear coat coming off. Only the blue. Not the white.

Zitat von AdamWebber im Beitrag #8

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I don't have a problem with my Lupin Blue R1200RS but I do have a major problem with the blue paint/clear coat coming off. Only the blue. Not the white.

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