New to the forum. I fitted the side case protectors and went over to spain for ten days. They actually make the side cases look worse [perhaps not enough soapy water] Am going to take them off and just be careful when getting the leg over [as always] When trading in my ZZR for the GTR the owner of Kawa Edinburgh siad he expected normal wear and tear on the paintwork - so no reduction in trade in price as far as I could see.