Chrome rot

Closed Thread Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Dec 9, 2007 | 07:15 AM

eagle56

Thread Starter

Road Captain

Joined: Jul 2007

Posts: 747

Likes: 1

From: Farnborough uk

Chrome rot

2008 Fat boy first HD and its great.
only concern is the chrome, will it turn to rust like my old moto guzzi if i used it in the winter.

dont like looking at it in the garage a bike is for riding.

Dec 9, 2007 | 07:38 AM

dastark

Road Master

Joined: Oct 2005

Posts: 1,222

Likes: 0

From: St. Johns, MI

RE: Chrome rot

I don't worry about it. My 05 is still clean and I ride every winter. I do try to avoid the slop though. I'm with you, bikes for riding. Can't stand to have it up in the garage.

Dec 9, 2007 | 07:40 AM

eagle56

Thread Starter

Road Captain

Joined: Jul 2007

Posts: 747

Likes: 1

From: Farnborough uk

RE: Chrome rot

thanx

just want some reasuring hat the HD chrome is better than the guzzi.

is there a good polish/protectorfor it??

Dec 9, 2007 | 07:45 AM

Sith1250

Tourer

Joined: Oct 2007

Posts: 307

Likes: 0

From:

RE: Chrome rot

Quote:

ORIGINAL: eagle56
is there a good polish/protectorfor it??

yes. You. Routine cleaning, high jet pressure waches on the underside of youre bike, and a nice "Blue Magic" crome polish and you will be fine.

Dec 9, 2007 | 08:17 AM

Navychief

Road Warrior

Joined: Dec 2006

Posts: 1,522

Likes: 1

From: Douglasville, GA

RE: Chrome rot

Without opening the "Best way to clean" can of worms, just pick any name brand chrome cleaner/polish and use it regularly. Like Sith said, you are the best protection against corrosion.

Dec 9, 2007 | 09:04 AM

jackc

Intermediate

Joined: Nov 2007

Posts: 47

Likes: 0

From:

RE: Chrome rot

Quote:

ORIGINAL: eagle56

thanx

just want some reasuring hat the HD chrome is better than the guzzi.

is there a good polish/protectorfor it??

Bom's Away works good for me.

Dec 9, 2007 | 09:09 AM

Ugly Troll

Road Master

Joined: Mar 2006

Posts: 828

Likes: 8

From: western Mass

RE: Chrome rot

I'd be real cautious about using a pressure washer on a bike................not good if you blast away too much at all the exposed surfaces around the engine/trans. I also ride year round.........05 EGC no probs so far. Like they already said, YOU are the best protection. Take your time and make sure and clean everything. Mine still looks new.

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Pouria Savadkouei

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Pouria Savadkouei

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Verdad Gallardo

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Verdad Gallardo

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Verdad Gallardo

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Verdad Gallardo

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Joe Kucinski

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Verdad Gallardo

Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Verdad Gallardo

The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025

Verdad Gallardo

Dec 10, 2007 | 04:06 PM

dog155

Extreme HDF Member

Joined: Nov 2006

Posts: 13,389

Likes: 26

From: Windham,Maine

RE: Chrome rot

All you can do is keep it polished with the right stuff and not worry.You will probably trade it before it ever bothers you.

Dec 10, 2007 | 05:59 PM

#10

2ForTheRoad

Road Master

Joined: Aug 2007

Posts: 1,091

Likes: 2

From: Northeast Wisconsin

RE: Chrome rot

SALT IS EVIL! Sure you could clean it, but unless you have a heated garage, who wants to clean their bike in 20 degree weather? Call me lazy, but mine will stay stored until the salt is gone from the roads. Bring on the Spring rains (only 3-4 months away here in Wisconsin) [:@]