Rust on lower fork bracket

[Dakota_imp]

I used multi-surface pledge on my last bike several times a month during the riding season. It was 5 years old when I sold it and looked brand new. I asked this before on this forum but didn't' get any response: Is there ANY reason not to do this on my CB1100???

[the Ferret]

I used multi-surface pledge on my last bike several times a month during the riding season. It was 5 years old when I sold it and looked brand new. I asked this before on this forum but didn't' get any response: Is there ANY reason not to do this on my CB1100???

Nope..you should be good with the Pledge..good stuff.

[Deanohh_imp]

I used multi-surface pledge on my last bike several times a month during the riding season. It was 5 years old when I sold it and looked brand new. I asked this before on this forum but didn't' get any response: Is there ANY reason not to do this on my CB1100???

what bike was it?

[Dakota_imp]

I used multi-surface pledge on my last bike several times a month during the riding season. It was 5 years old when I sold it and looked brand new. I asked this before on this forum but didn't' get any response: Is there ANY reason not to do this on my CB1100???

what bike was it?

what bike was it?
It was a 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 (the CB1100 is a nice upgrade).

I find the reports of corrosion and other defects of the CB1100 quite disconcerting and want to be proactive.

[Mick65_imp]

Was giving mine a little clean today, guess what? Nasty corrosion underneath rear gaurd. 700mls.
Sat on a Triumph Bonneville last week, it was really comfy, dont want to do this but I'm going to book a test ride.

[the Ferret]

Mick...rear guard being back fender? Can you post a pic?


On a side note having owned a 2003 Bonnie, nice bike and all, but I'd rather have a slightly rusty CB 1100 than another Bonnie. Very small, weak power, weak brakes, seat like a board..looks good, handles well, sounds good with after market pipes. Stock you will hear the motor more than the exhaust. I sold mine to my younger brother. Many on this board are former Bonnie owners. But you should ride one yourself and make up your own mind.

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[Mick65_imp]

Not giving up on the Honda without a fight, was just reading up about Acf50 seems like I need some.
Yep Rear Fender, its where the it bolts onto the frame theres some nasty nooks and cranies.Think I will remove front and rear fenders and apply some anti corrosion paint protection of some sort, do pics asap,
regards Mick.
Was actually thinking of having two bikes again.

[the Ferret]

I loved my Bonnie and was disappointed in it at the same time. My wife and I toured all the Natl Parks in Utah and AZ on it and it did ok. Like I said it was kinda crowded on it being as it's 3/4 size. Not too bad for a small single fella that rides solo (like my brother). I am a fan of quiet pipes but the Bonnie was ridiculous. Can't believe Triumph can't do better than that. Harley can for pete's sake. A Sportster sounds like a Sportster, a Bonnie sounds like a sewing machine. Even tightwad me spent $420 for Triumph Off Road Pipes hoping for some proper Triumph sound. Ha..not much better than stock. Wish I had gone after market. BTW there is a very healthy aftermarket for the Bonnies.

BTW I think the CB is a bit undersized as well.

[LiveToRide_imp]

Dealer says Honda will replace the rusted fork brace and they want the rusted part to research the cause

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[the Ferret]

Good to hear. Congrats LTR