Ignore this at your own peril. Aftermarket pipes and a jet kit make these bikes sound like the loping V-Twin that wants to be let out of each of these bikes. I ve heard these things sound like Ducatis before, so it can be done. It s a better looker and is bigger. Paint it some tough-ass color.
Shiny black is good, but avoid purple and dark blue.
Most of these things came stock with these colors and they are just putrid. Do what you want. Replace the worn out seat. Get one from a junkyard or have your seat pan done up with new foam and a new cover.