Opinions about rust.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Omaha, NE
I don't have any rust on mine...one thing you should ask yourself is if you had driven your bike with salt on the roads from the winter. After winter I wait for the rain to wash the salt of the roads before riding. When I don't wait, I will wash the rims really good after a ride when I know there is salt on the roads. If this isn't it...then you should go to the dealer and file it under the warranty.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,122
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From: Abingdon, Maryland
Wheels need as much if not more attention when detailing your bike. I have a 06' FLHRCI with 25K and every now and then I see some rust starting(and I keep it outside under a good cover). I use 0000 steel wool and a polish and it takes it right off. Before I replaced the wheels on my Low Rider with Arlen Ness chrome wheels the wheels on it were...well a mess from inattention (live and learn).
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 665
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From: North Yorkshire
It's not just Harley's the wheels on my Triumph Speedmaster went off pretty fast. +1 on parking them on carpet and for powder coating. I am getting my Bob's powder coated at some stage I spend way too long on cleaning those wheels.
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2008
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I'm sure rusting chrome in not exclusive to Harleys. The last time I had a MC with chrome rims was a 1973 Kawasaki Z1 and the chain kept the rear wheel well oiled. Even though I might consider changing to clear coated polished Al I had one bike that had the Al pit. At least with the chrome I can wax out the rust. The pits in the Al were there forever. This
Al was not clear coated. The clear coated wheels on my 7 year old vette look new so this type of wheel may be in my future.
Al was not clear coated. The clear coated wheels on my 7 year old vette look new so this type of wheel may be in my future.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2009
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From: Mancheser UK
I tend to give my wheels and spokes a quick wipe down with a duster after each ride, you can see the dirt and dust on the cloth, Takes but a few minutes to do, but it seem's to work for me as I've had no rust or corrosion issues to date, (08 FXDC ), I also give the wheels a good clean each time I wash the bike.
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