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TT1138 said:
Corrosion is included as standard on the modern BMW bikes unfortunately. That’s relatively minor compared to the amount seen on some of the bikes on the UKgser forum...
They don’t all do it, but most do. BlackK1, I seem to recall you escaped it on yours?
The R9 series bikes seem to suffer it a lot less than the LC models, but some of the worst I’ve seen has been on the front of the engine casing of the XRs.
If you’ve got the extended BMW warranty they may cover it if you kick up enough fuss. Otherwise it’s a strip and powder coat job. You’re no doubt finding that once it’s set in it doesn’t stop, the paint starts flaking off. Small patches can be disguised, Hammerite engine paint is nearly a direct match on the grey.
Yes, an extended warranty might have helped, BMW was no help at all, bike was coming up to 5yrs, so, classed as an old bike.They don’t all do it, but most do. BlackK1, I seem to recall you escaped it on yours?
The R9 series bikes seem to suffer it a lot less than the LC models, but some of the worst I’ve seen has been on the front of the engine casing of the XRs.
If you’ve got the extended BMW warranty they may cover it if you kick up enough fuss. Otherwise it’s a strip and powder coat job. You’re no doubt finding that once it’s set in it doesn’t stop, the paint starts flaking off. Small patches can be disguised, Hammerite engine paint is nearly a direct match on the grey.
TommyBuoy said:
It looks like something has been spilt or flung off it - not suggesting it has nor anyone's fault.
Have you got a wider shot?
ETA, assuming that is the shaft drive? Seems like it's relatively common looking on K-bikes
Initially it did look as if something had been split, but this is the form it took on all affected parts, front forks included.Have you got a wider shot?
ETA, assuming that is the shaft drive? Seems like it's relatively common looking on K-bikes
Edited by TommyBuoy on Monday 21st October 18:01
Unfortunately I have not got a wider shot
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