Puig Dark Smoke Naked on '14 std

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"Since you're (rightly) concerned about that steel bracket rusting, why not black it and the factory bucket mount out with a rattle-can spray paint job? The headlight brackets are really easy to remove and replace."

I will consider the brackets but not the factory supports, I need something on the bike that's not black. Incidentally, I did query Puig on the metallurgy of the brackets.

I would still like to stuff the brackets behind the supports like Redbird did (against the headlamp) because it obviously looks nicer, but its so darn tight in there. I'll figure something out even if I have to fashion new brackets.

While I can certainly understand that, I think you might be surprised at how nice the brackets would look black, blending in to the fairing.
Regardless of what you decide, that bike looks fantastic!

While I can certainly understand that, I think you might be surprised at how nice the brackets would look black, blending in to the fairing.
Regardless of what you decide, that bike looks fantastic!
I respect all your opinions so maybe I will paint them for a Looksie. I can always change them back. I also recieved a reply from Puig and "yes", the hardware is all stainless.

Thanks for the compliments- it is a killer looking bike! I watched my son who is built like me- only without the grey, drive off on it and I know I was wearing a very, VERY big smile!