07-31-2018, 10:47 AM
My cylinder head does not look like this, but:
1. My bike is garage stored.
2. I live in S. Ca, far enough from the ocean to not suffer any effects of salt air.
3. I am anal about my bike maintenance -keep it clean and out of the rain.
However, my bike suffers corrosion damage at other locations:
1. Rear shock damper rods.
2. Engine case screw heads.
3. Brake line fittings.
4. ABS rings.
My 2014 CB1100 shows more corrosion damage than my 1998 VFR800, and they are stored in the same garage and cared for identically. I am convinced Honda took shot-cuts on this bike and cut corners to save cost.
1. My bike is garage stored.
2. I live in S. Ca, far enough from the ocean to not suffer any effects of salt air.
3. I am anal about my bike maintenance -keep it clean and out of the rain.
However, my bike suffers corrosion damage at other locations:
1. Rear shock damper rods.
2. Engine case screw heads.
3. Brake line fittings.
4. ABS rings.
My 2014 CB1100 shows more corrosion damage than my 1998 VFR800, and they are stored in the same garage and cared for identically. I am convinced Honda took shot-cuts on this bike and cut corners to save cost.