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    Re: Corrosion problem in rear shock.

    Originally posted by nirvan View Post
    There really isn't much that can be done, now that the rust has set in.

    Keep the area clean and do not let grime collect, which will exacerbate the rust by staying damp longer every time the area gets wet. Get the shocks taken off and the mounting points touched up with paint. Diesel/WD 40 will stop the rust, but only until they are overcome by riding conditions. Diesel is lighter than water so it will get displaced quicker, perhaps WD40 will last longer since it is heavier than water.

    A frequent pressure wash will help. Essentially, the areas have to be kept clean and dry.
    thx for the advice nirvan.

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    • #17
      Re: Corrosion problem in rear shock.

      My dad's SZRR which is 6 months old, and has run only a few hundred km has developed surface rust on one of its rear shock absorbers.
      the service manager says that this is because the bike is hardly used, and regular movement of the shocks will make the rust go away on its own

      I'm a bit not convinced with this for such a new bike.

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      • #18
        Re: Corrosion problem in rear shock.

        Originally posted by gr33nhorn View Post
        My dad's SZRR which is 6 months old, and has run only a few hundred km has developed surface rust on one of its rear shock absorbers.
        the service manager says that this is because the bike is hardly used, and regular movement of the shocks will make the rust go away on its own

        I'm a bit not convinced with this for such a new bike.
        It is quite normal to find Minor traces of rust even on brand new bikes these days unless you think it is unreasonably high and corroding.
        Have found traces of rust on my CBR250R and FZ16 when they were brand new. Found my FZ16's monoshock rusting after there was a small chip on its yellow paintwork. Since the shocks were working fine mechanically Yamaha refused replacement and also rust is not covered under warranty Since it was a minor chip on the paint i touched it up with paint of similar colour which stopped the rust from spreading. No issues after this for the remainder of the 5 years that i had the bike with me.

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