10-13-2015, 06:33 PM
I have bits of corrosion in a number of places. I've got the same sort of pitting as Tink and others; I've also had corrosion on the chrome pipes to the oil filter. Other chrome nuts have shown hints of it. Recently I noticed some tiny spots of rust on the chrome of the rear shocks. I live 30 km from the ocean, but it's pretty humid for much of the year.
My view is that the build quality of this, and indeed other motorcycles, is pretty low. They are, for heaven's sake, meant to be ridden outside and should be able to withstand the weather better than they appear to.
That said, it doesn't make me love the bike any less. I bought it to ride it and it gives me great pleasure to do that. I don't think, though, that I should have to do too much more than keep it clean to keep it in reasonable condition.
My view is that the build quality of this, and indeed other motorcycles, is pretty low. They are, for heaven's sake, meant to be ridden outside and should be able to withstand the weather better than they appear to.
That said, it doesn't make me love the bike any less. I bought it to ride it and it gives me great pleasure to do that. I don't think, though, that I should have to do too much more than keep it clean to keep it in reasonable condition.