I heard about some chrome issues on the R12C, so I kept an eye on it and it has weathered very well, no issues to report. I've had the bike since about 2003, got a great deal on it with 2400 miles. During that time I always kept the bike clean and parked in a garage.Beauty. That was the same color I had. My GS is mandarin as well.
How is the chrome holding up on yours? That was my only complaint about the build quality was that all my chrome was pitted and flaked after a few years.