I had a harley springer called bad boy which was blacked out and only produced for three years. Before that I had a low rider which is supposed to be the best handling bike. But the springer held the road like glue and I have never scraped pipes with such confidence. My speedmaster attracted me partially because it's blacked out. It holds the road good too as we all know. I don't like scraping pipes anymore. I like covering my face now too. OMG I'm old!