06-23-2016, 06:31 AM
Took my white tank & silver side covers in for respray and the rust under the tank near the two forward location points surprised me. I was aware of rust around the filler neck on the tank and had it under control, also the rust on the steel fork brace and the oil cooler lines.
The aftermarket grab handle has rust on the welds also the rear view mirrors are both rusting and are covered in ACF50.
Fin rot on the engine continues to creep and is now appearing on the left hand side of the cylinder barrels. And, now I see rust on both ABS discs.
The bike was stored in a heated garage last winter and my wife wax polishes it twice a year.
It seems a rat bike is evolving before my very eyes with no help from me.
Still wouldn't part with her.
John in the UK
The aftermarket grab handle has rust on the welds also the rear view mirrors are both rusting and are covered in ACF50.
Fin rot on the engine continues to creep and is now appearing on the left hand side of the cylinder barrels. And, now I see rust on both ABS discs.
The bike was stored in a heated garage last winter and my wife wax polishes it twice a year.
It seems a rat bike is evolving before my very eyes with no help from me.
Still wouldn't part with her.
John in the UK