Rust on lower fork bracket

[CB4ME_imp]

As it has been stated many times here, the way to avoid the so called problem is:

If you live in a humid or maritime climate, dont buy one or if you do dont ride it.

---Captain Obvious.

LOL! That's pretty harsh.

I've been caught in the rain several times. When I replaced my fenders recently there was no signs of rust.

Keeping the bike in the house doesn't hurt.

[Ack-CB11_imp]

As it has been stated many times here, the way to avoid the so called problem is:

If you live in a humid or maritime climate, dont buy one or if you do dont ride it.

---Captain Obvious.

LOL! That's pretty harsh.

I've been caught in the rain several times. When I replaced my fenders recently there was no signs of rust.

Keeping the bike in the house doesn't hurt.

That's my plan for her now, I know that works. Not even a cold garage anymore.

[Red Mist_imp]

Evidently they are no good as a "rainmobile".

I rode mine in hell of a rainstorm, it got covered with muddy water and looked like crap afterward. Took me two hours to clean it. There is not the slightest trace of rust or corrosion anywhere on it. I just blew it off with compressed air and let it dry naturally.

???

Does this mean the CB11 is a novelty bike?

It really is, but as a regular ride I certainly like it and have not had any of these issues. I don't live in the desert, either.

[Dakota_imp]

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Well here is one area of concern, underneath rear fender, that was clean last week, had two rides on which I thought there was no road salt,, bike is kept in a ventilated garage, just bright tin plating , will rust in hours, hope acf50 helps just of to get some.

Chrome plating is not very thick and will not live up to rock impingement forever. You could consider rubberized undercoating.

[davidsargee_imp]

As it has been stated many times here, the way to avoid the so called problem is:

If you live in a humid or maritime climate, dont buy one or if you do dont ride it.

---Captain Obvious.

Or be proactive about protecting your bike from the conditions that are possibly causing the corrosion issues.

[Deanohh_imp]

For those who may need to use their bike to commute or ride in areas where the weather is not ideal where it may have be parked in open areas for certain times of the day and who may only have carports or bike covers, we should compile some inputs of exactly what has proven to be successful proactive measures regarding clamps and fasteners, painted steel areas, chrome plated areas, bare or painted aluminum areas, tires, wheels, chain, electrical connections, and anything else that would need it.

[the Ferret]

Well, my bikes get ridden year round, in the rain (seems inevitable on a trip), in the sun, with snow on the side of roads that have been salted, and to tell you the truth I keep my bikes somewhat clean but I'm not anal about it, no taking tooth brushes to the bottom of the motor for me. No, I wash my bikes with S-100 or Bike Brite a couple times a year, dry them with towels, hit the shiny parts with Honda Spray polish, and other that that I ride them. That's what they are made for. It's what I bought it for anyway.

If some parts get a little rust on them, the next guy that gets the bike from me will inherit the rust as well.

[davidsargee_imp]

Well, my bikes get ridden year round, in the rain (seems inevitable on a trip), in the sun, with snow on the side of roads that have been salted, and to tell you the truth I keep my bikes somewhat clean but I'm not anal about it, no taking tooth brushes to the bottom of the motor for me. No, I wash my bikes with S-100 or Bike Brite a couple times a year, dry them with towels, hit the shiny parts with Honda Spray polish, and other that that I ride them. That's what they are made for. It's what I bought it for anyway.

If some parts get a little rust on them, the next guy that gets the bike from me will inherit the rust as well.

Did you notice any rust on your '13?

[the Ferret]

Not that I noticed David, but I didn't crawl around looking for it. Certainly never looked up under the fenders.

[davidsargee_imp]

I'm wondering if the rust problem some riders are having might be from a particular production run or something like that. Seems like there are a lot of people reporting corrosion issues, (even in Europe), and a lot of others are not. As you said, you rode yours in all conditions, and had no noticeable issues.

I'm not real concerned about it, but I do plan on using mine, and keeping it for a long time, so I am going to be wary of it.