nabrxx
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posted June 28, 2006 01:17 PM
One spot with a potential for rust/rot.
Got stuck in the rain yesterday, water gathers and stays unless removed in the 'bolt pocket" at the top center of the tank.Small bitch ...but over time.....
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Tool Man
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posted June 28, 2006 04:22 PM
Under the seat??
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Ojref
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posted June 28, 2006 04:32 PM
I think those bolts are stainless or aluminized steel. They seem to have a really nice finish, too nice for a simple galvanized plate IMO.
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posted June 28, 2006 04:54 PM
Show a pic, save 1,000 people from wondering what you are talking about. 
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posted June 28, 2006 04:58 PM
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TeamSpeed
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posted June 28, 2006 06:06 PM
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Under the seat??
He is talking about the fake tank cover where the bolt is up by the steering head, I think. Nothing to worry about, I am sure.
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nabrxx
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posted June 28, 2006 06:11 PM
Sorry no pic.If you put your chin on your gas tank while sitting on it ...facing forward....Its right in front of your nose. The water pools in the recess......I hope the addition info makes this more informative....remember...face forward....lol
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posted June 29, 2006 02:55 AM
Anybody who lets there bike sit with standing water on it for any length of time deserves to have it rust ! The piece in question here is plastic.
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Mano 2
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posted June 29, 2006 03:29 AM
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That is noteworthy even if you just wash yours and put it away. Easy to overlook.
Like the post last month about the chain being too tite out of the crate. I would've overlooked that.
The Screw and washer are ferrous nickle plate I guess, and should be stainless.
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zerMATT
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posted June 29, 2006 04:59 AM
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Plastic doesn't rust very easily...
Besides, the only time my bike's gonna get wet is when I get caught in the rain, and then I'm gonna ride till it's dry, or when I'm washing it. And it's sure gonna end up dry then too!
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nabrxx
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posted June 29, 2006 01:09 PM
Thats how I noticed it....I rode it till it was dry....yet there was a little lake there when I parked it...of course I soaked it up.I wouldnt want my plastic to rust.
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