Waaaaaa! There's a chip in my tanks paint!

[TINK_imp]

OMG, OMG, OMG... I found a chip in my tanks paint today... sniff, sniff.

It's always heartbreaking when the first flaw in your baby occurs, sigh...

Got to deal with it and move in.

[Cormanus]

Mate, that's sad.

On the other hand, it's all easier from here on in. They're made to be used and they simply can't stay pristine for ever—unless of course you don't use them.

[CB4ME_imp]

That first one does hurt.

I chipped the front lip of my tank trying to put the tank back on. (hint: it's easier to remove and reinstall a tank when it's not full of gas ).

I spent $50 for a stick of primer, base and genuine Honda color paint. While better, there's still visible reminder of the small chip if you look hard.

[Rebel73_imp]

Yah, I already noticed one on mine. Must've happened on the ride home from Sacramento to L.A. Oh well.

[metallyguitarded_imp]

Wait, don't you have RLETs? I don't understand how you could have gotten a chip in your paint.

[emptysea]

In the recent thread about filling one's tank while seated on the bike I mentioned that I remove the tank bag and place it on my seat to keep the bag from picking up debris. I was at the Mods v. Rockers bike show in Chicago a few months after purchasing my CB1100 and I set the tank bag against a fence for a bit. I must have picked up some metal flakes on my magnets and by the time I got home I had several scratches in the beautiful paint. I share your sadness about this tragedy, Tink. I have been able to move on with my life; the paint would have wanted it that way, but I still mourn. I still grieve.

I have to close this note now...I need to find some tissues and a quiet place in my office to cry for a minute.

[Rocky_imp]

I always hate it when that happens.

[HikerToo_imp]

I had my iPhone mounted to low once( trying to take video of my >112MPH post ECU flash run), turned the handlebars and the iPhone mount chipped the paint....
Would that be called a "Dink"

[metallyguitarded_imp]

So far, I've been fortunate with my CB. Can't say the same for my car. Within two weeks of buying it, I scraped the paint off the lower right bumper on the curb outside my house. Now there's a black scuff mark about the size of a baseball that my eyes immediately go to whenever I'm on that side of the car. It'll cost me around $250 to have it properly repaired. I haven't fixed it yet but certainly will. It's driving me crazy.

I know it's just a matter of time before the paint on the CB takes a hit and I'm dreading that day. My hope is that the black will do a decent job of concealing any damage. Especially if the area is treated afterwards with touch-up paint and wax. As I was riding yesterday, I looked down at my tank and thought how beautiful it was. I wondered what it will look like in 15 years (the length of time until I retire). I made a silent vow to do everything I could to keep this bike in top shape while continuing to ride it as often as possible. Over time, we all develop scars. I suppose our CBs are no different.

[gossman_imp]

Went to give the beautiful Red Honda a wax and I saw a chip. Very difficult to wax properly when tears are clouding my eyes.