02-03-2019, 11:53 AM
I see the occasional (frequent?) mention on the other forum about corrosion on various parts of the RS, and it seems to me that most of the reports are coming from the European owners (specifically the UK). The way some of those owners talk, these are "rust-buckets" ...
I have had my RS for 3+ years / 32k+ miles so far and, knock on wood, have seen no corrosion. The only wear I have seen is slight scuffing abrasion where my boot touches the rearsets or my jacket brushes the tank. My bike is garage kept and the climate here in Houston is not that damp and is certainly not salty. I wash it enough to keep any spots at bay.
What about your bikes? Have you seen corrosion, and if so where?
I have had my RS for 3+ years / 32k+ miles so far and, knock on wood, have seen no corrosion. The only wear I have seen is slight scuffing abrasion where my boot touches the rearsets or my jacket brushes the tank. My bike is garage kept and the climate here in Houston is not that damp and is certainly not salty. I wash it enough to keep any spots at bay.
What about your bikes? Have you seen corrosion, and if so where?
Regards,
Grumpy Goat
2016 BMW R1200RS
2023 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro
Grumpy Goat
2016 BMW R1200RS
2023 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro