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September 18th, 2012, 12:48 PM
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| Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Someville, Somestate Posts: 2,181 Thanks: 148 | Dry Rot on E-Shock Boots on Fork
Anyone else getting dry rot on the boots on top of the forks? Will post pictures...
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September 18th, 2012, 12:58 PM
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| Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Someville, Somestate Posts: 2,181 Thanks: 148 |  |
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September 18th, 2012, 01:16 PM
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| Senior Member  Joined: May 2012 From: ga Posts: 1,701 Thanks: 145 |
I can't see if from the pic, assuming it's the bellows portion? It's a good idea to use silicone spray or armor all from time to time as UV will reallly take it's toll on rubber(it's not really rubber, probably a synthetic) in that location. Been using ti for years and the rubber seals, etc look new on all my bikes. |
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September 18th, 2012, 01:18 PM
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| Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Someville, Somestate Posts: 2,181 Thanks: 148 |
It's all the little cracks, I'm not touching it because you can see them split and I didn't want to cause more damage for the photo. They are most noticeable on the stem on top in this picture. Well it might be too late to save it, but just get some silicon spray from autozone or whatnot? Just a little frustrated with all the little lapses in attention to detail in regards to selection of materials. Otherwise I am still very happy and over 6000 miles and counting since May. |
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September 18th, 2012, 01:51 PM
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| Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Someville, Somestate Posts: 2,181 Thanks: 148 |
Went out and grabbed some Turtle Wax F21 or w/e UVA/UVB protector for $4. Thanks for the suggestion, just surprised how fast it happened!
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September 18th, 2012, 03:35 PM
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| Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: Overland Park, KS Posts: 419 Thanks: 20 |
^high up there in the mountains, no oxygen in the air....lots of abnormal things can happen to a bike in all that thin air. lol j/k
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September 18th, 2012, 03:38 PM
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| Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Someville, Somestate Posts: 2,181 Thanks: 148 |
So, does this mean so far I'm an outlyer? Probably is a combo of the thin air and sun (being at this altitude).
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September 18th, 2012, 08:10 PM
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| Senior Member  Joined: Jan 2012 From: The Med Posts: 1,600 Thanks: 69 I Ride: 1199 Tric |
One word - warranty! No way that should deteriorate so quickly. |
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September 18th, 2012, 11:38 PM
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| Senior Member  Joined: Aug 2012 From: Yuba City CA Posts: 200 Thanks: 4 I Ride: The bees knees. |
Garage kept?
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September 19th, 2012, 08:30 AM
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| Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Someville, Somestate Posts: 2,181 Thanks: 148 | Quote:
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September 19th, 2012, 11:31 AM
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| Senior Member  Joined: Jun 2012 From: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 786 Thanks: 73 I Ride: 1199 Panigale |
Base owner here, we don't have this problem  |
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September 19th, 2012, 12:08 PM
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| Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: ga Posts: 1,701 Thanks: 145 |
well...........I wasn't gonna rub it in!  Quote:
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September 19th, 2012, 12:59 PM
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| Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Someville, Somestate Posts: 2,181 Thanks: 148 | Quote:
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October 29th, 2012, 09:11 AM
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| Senior Member  Joined: Jan 2012 From: Jersey, UK Posts: 418 Thanks: 8 I Ride: Daytona 675 SE + 1199S ABS |
Me too unfortunately, but not as bad as yours. I'm having a run of issues with my 1199 at the moment  Dealer thinks the WHOLE loom has to be replaced to fix the perished boots! I don't think its UV as mine spends most of its time, when I'm not out enjoying it, in a dark garage.
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October 29th, 2012, 10:08 AM
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| Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Someville, Somestate Posts: 2,181 Thanks: 148 |
Yeah they had to order the whole thing lol.
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October 31st, 2012, 09:57 PM
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| Member Joined: Aug 2012 From: Sydney Posts: 80 Thanks: 2 I Ride: RS125>S1000RR>1199S |
i got the same issue happening on my rear shocks (the two cable)going to take a few pics this wkend
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May 1st, 2013, 03:20 AM
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| Senior Member  Joined: Feb 2012 From: Charleston, SC Posts: 515 Thanks: 16 I Ride: '05 cbr 600rr and '13 1199 ABS seDUCATIve | Quote:
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May 1st, 2013, 03:44 AM
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| Senior Member  Joined: Jan 2013 From: Dallas, TX Posts: 153 Thanks: 16 | Quote:
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May 1st, 2013, 06:29 AM
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| Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Someville, Somestate Posts: 2,181 Thanks: 148 |
Yeah, the new ones are starting too!
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May 1st, 2013, 08:20 AM
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| Senior Member Joined: Apr 2013 From: nyc Posts: 218 Thanks: 84 |
I am NOT surprised about this rot. and thought about it when i first saw the design. DO NOT USE ARMOR-ALL! It is junk! USE 303-Aerospace Protectant! 303® Aerospace Protectant 32oz |
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