COLOR CODEYHL - Med Red TricoatSuzuki-Motorcycle Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Since your bike has likely been on the road since 2006, you already know that this color defines the era of high-performance Suzuki sportbikes. It is a deep, glowing red that feels more like a custom candy finish than a standard factory option. Whether it is on a Hayabusa or a GSX-R, this shade captures light and bends it around the fairings, giving the machine a muscular, liquid appearance. Because your bike has faced years of sun and road debris, the original pigment might have shifted slightly, so your touch-up work is about restoring that lost depth and richness.

Technical Details

Before you spray or dab Suzuki-Motorcycle Med Red Tricoat (check for code YHL), you need to understand that this is a Tricoat Pearl finish. This means the final look depends on layers. You have a base color followed by a translucent mid-coat that contains the pearl effect. The biggest risk here is the depth of the red; if you apply too many layers of the mid-coat, the color will turn a dark burgundy. If you apply too few, it will look too bright or even slightly orange. You are essentially building the color by hand, so patience with your layers determines how well the repair disappears into the surrounding fairing.

Best Practices

You can usually find your paint code on a small white sticker located under the seat or on the frame rail near the rear fender. Once you have your YHL kit ready, shake the container for at least sixty seconds to ensure the pearl particles are evenly distributed. Do not skip the most important step: Test the color on the included card. This is the only way to see how many layers of the mid-coat you need to reach a perfect match. When applying the paint, keep the container moving to avoid heavy spots or pooling. Work in a cool Garage or in the Shade to ensure even Drying time between coats, and always check your Spray distance to keep the Flow consistent across the repair area.