01-18-2014, 11:20 AM
As usual, thumper nailed it. A full tank will not rust.
Ack-CB11, I must admit what you/your 1100 is experiencing is quite disheartening. It DOES make you wonder about Honda's commitment to quality, which for me has never been an issue. I've bought several new Hondas through the years, starting with a '75 750SS and have never been disappointed in how the bike's appearance always looked pristine after a good washing.
Hell, I had my 2013 2 weeks before I actually rode it. It got to the point that I just couldn't take seeing it in the garage with ZERO miles on it, so I took it for a 50-mile spin in heavy fog and mist in early March.
Then in October my S.O. and I wanted to ride so bad we went riding in a heavy downpour for a couple hours just to get our smiles back.
Granted, I keep her (the CB)
in an unheated garage, but I have yet to see any of the issues you are experiencing. I certainly wish I had an answer for you. The most puzzling thing for me is that you live in Texas; the issues you are having should not be happening in your area.
Good luck figuring it all out..............hopefully your dealer will be your friend.
Cheers.
Jim
Ack-CB11, I must admit what you/your 1100 is experiencing is quite disheartening. It DOES make you wonder about Honda's commitment to quality, which for me has never been an issue. I've bought several new Hondas through the years, starting with a '75 750SS and have never been disappointed in how the bike's appearance always looked pristine after a good washing.
Hell, I had my 2013 2 weeks before I actually rode it. It got to the point that I just couldn't take seeing it in the garage with ZERO miles on it, so I took it for a 50-mile spin in heavy fog and mist in early March.
Then in October my S.O. and I wanted to ride so bad we went riding in a heavy downpour for a couple hours just to get our smiles back.
Granted, I keep her (the CB)
in an unheated garage, but I have yet to see any of the issues you are experiencing. I certainly wish I had an answer for you. The most puzzling thing for me is that you live in Texas; the issues you are having should not be happening in your area.Good luck figuring it all out..............hopefully your dealer will be your friend.
Cheers.
Jim