Up here in the not so frozen north, (now at least), we have an auto parts store called NAPA. Not all the stores have paint anlysers but even some villages do. They put the gizmo on your bike and get a reading -Even if it's faded. Order the smallest can and pay for it. They'll deliver to the auto paint shop of your choice, n/c. Prearrange the paint job with him and negociate a cash price. Note that if HE pays for the paint, he must charge you ALL taxes, as that is the way the tax Greedos track his tax liability. All taxes Here is GST/PST and his income taxes. This can save you 20% or more.
Remove your own fairing -much cheaper. It's not as hard as a looks, nor is reinstall. Use needlenose pliers to pull the mount grommets thru. Take note of all harness wraps and where the little bits go. If you don't have one, borrow a digital camera to take pics on disassembly. You might need it for re-assembly. While the windshield is off, buy and use some Plexiglass Cleaner. You'll be astonished at how well it works.
I have a 98 that got arse ended, (while parked), in a supermarket parking lot. I saw it happen from a distance. A gal was driving and her whole car shook. She just ignored its falling over and drove off. This cracked the fairing in a couple of spots on one side and scraped it up.
I didn't know that the autobody shops can weld this stuff from the inside -cheap too.
Anyhoway, I had all three pieces of the fairing painted and welded for about half of the price of a single new 1/3 panel piece -boy these Jap guys are greedy with their parts.
Also: Before hand, take the pristine piece with the logo on it to a sign shop an they will scan or photograph the Bandit Sxx00 logo. Ask for mono colour gold? logo in vynl. Saves $ and NO one will ever notice that the subtle outlining isn't there. I chose a somewhat brighter gold from their swatch and it looks Better, methinks and $50 beaverbucks ttL for a rush job.
The painter put it on n/c above.
This cured the mess and a few other dings too. Well worth it, (about $200 ttl).
I still think the Bandit is the best all around bike.
It goes like stink. Without any bags, it will cow trail with reasonable grace. It's light and will putt around a scenic area like a plodding old mare and doesn't require premium fuel which is outrageously more up here, (forty cents a US gallon more).
Cheers Guys
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