I had the poly bushings in my '83 Elky.......it was my DD for 3 or 4 years (back & forth to work every day + a couple longer trips). No complaints from me - I loved them........only heard the squeaks on the coldest days.
The paint is Tractor Supply's house brand. Read somewhere that it was supposed to be a superior paint formulated to withstand the wear & tear on farm equipment. Looks good, went on easy.