Rust on lower fork bracket

[Pterodactyl_imp]

All this talk about premature rusting of CB's is really making me anxious about my decision to pull the trigger on the DLX this year. My CB, when it arrives, will be garaged... and I generally don't ride on a day that rain is expected. Despite all that, sh*t happens and it's bound to get a bit wet here and there for whatever reason, same as any other vehicle on the road. It would really tarnish (no pun intended) my first new-bike experience if I'm dealing with nonsense like this after only a season or two of ownership. Ugh! Someone please put my mind at ease.

Mate, the same as any other vehicle there will be a certain amount of natural attrition (do I sound like Rumsfeld?). It's a Honda. Look after it and it will look after you. If you don't want it then please on-ship it to me. If you bear the costs I will express my eternal gratitude with a case of Aussie beer and a Christmas card .

Cheers and enjoy the ride.