Honda-Motorcycle Light Beige (YR-125M) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is the embodiment of the 1985 aesthetic. It is a sophisticated, champagne-adjacent shade that defined the high-end look of mid-eighties touring bikes and cruisers. Because your machine has likely been on the road for nearly four decades, you are looking at a finish that was designed to catch the sun with a subtle, upscale shimmer. This isn't a flat, utilitarian tan; it has a depth that helped those massive Goldwing fairings and Shadow fuel tanks look more like premium automobiles and less like simple commuters.

Technical Details

Before you spray or dab Honda-Motorcycle Light Beige (check for code YR-125M), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds. This is a metallic finish, meaning it relies on tiny flakes of aluminum or mica to give it that signature 1980s glow. These flakes are heavy and like to settle at the bottom. If you don't mix them thoroughly, the color will come out looking like a dull, flat grey instead of a warm beige. Metallic paints also have a tendency to mottle, creating dark spots or stripes if you apply too much at once.

Best Practices

You will usually find your paint code on a white sticker located on the frame rail under the seat or tucked behind a removable side cover. Since you are working with an older metallic, the way you apply the layers is everything. Always test the color on the included card to see how the flakes settle before you touch the bike. Work in a garage to keep dust away and keep the container moving to ensure the metallic particles distribute evenly. Use light, thin coats and wait for the drying time to pass between each one. This prevents the heavy flakes from sinking into the bottom of the paint film, which is the only way to keep the finish looking consistent and factory-fresh.