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Old May 3, 2019 | 08:06 AM
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Yes it is from the Harley-Davidson I just don't know where to go
with this so we bought new folks and claps costing us 700 dollars plus need to pay bike mechanic
Harley-Davidson should pay us back
 
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Old May 3, 2019 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Guy Maggio
Yes it is from the Harley-Davidson I just don't know where to go
with this so we bought new folks and claps costing us 700 dollars plus need to pay bike mechanic
Harley-Davidson should pay us back
You bought new folks because of a little rust and corrosion?

Never did answer my question, btw.
 
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Old May 3, 2019 | 08:22 AM
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https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

Yes it is Mold I have more pics that really shock people

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Old May 3, 2019 | 08:22 AM
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I can tell you an experience I had here in Texas. It has to do with a milling machine I had in my garage (no climate control). It had been cold for a while, all the metal had become cold soaked. Then a very moist warm front came up from the south. When I opened the garage, the warm air hit the cold metal and within minutes my entire machine was dripping with condensation. Of course I was freaking out and drying it off and spraying it. If this were to be happening under a blanket, it could get the blanket wet. If that happened repeatedly, it would be nothing more than a tent of moisture for the bike.

Just a scenario I could see happening.

In this "case" that the OP has, I would venture to guess there are some kind of chemicals around that could contribute to the rust. It doesn't take much to cause a reaction. Even fertilizers etc.......
 
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Old May 3, 2019 | 08:35 AM
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chemicals? the only thing was my clean blankets my bike was in a clean new garage
 
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Old May 3, 2019 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Guy Maggio
https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

Yes it is Mold I have more pics that really shock people

Quick-Release Compact 15 in. Windshield

Part Number 57400319

$39995Finish / Color: Light Smoke - Black Braces
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Thanks. Now I see.

Regarding that being mold - the presence of mold is indicative of moisture. It would appear your new, clean garage is really a new,clean, moist garage. As has been stated previously, a cover can trap moisture leading to the problems you are experiencing. Just sayin'. Good luck.
 
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Old May 3, 2019 | 10:19 AM
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If it is a moisture problem you can put one of these under the blanket, these really work well.
http://www.drizair.com/
 
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Old May 3, 2019 | 12:07 PM
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I would be putting better ventilation in that new garage or maybe a dehumidifier on a timer. I would not be covering the bike with anything heavier than a bed sheet (loosely draped over) also.
Rapid changes in temp and or humidity on any covered metal can cause the problems noticed. Covering the bike only locks in the moisture and keeps it from dispersing quickly.
Good luck.
 
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Originally Posted by PovertyRider
I would be putting better ventilation in that new garage or maybe a dehumidifier on a timer. I would not be covering the bike with anything heavier than a bed sheet (loosely draped over) also.
Rapid changes in temp and or humidity on any covered metal can cause the problems noticed. Covering the bike only locks in the moisture and keeps it from dispersing quickly.
Good luck.
Ah, so it was actually a good thing when I parked the bike on the front porch and forgot to cover it before it rained/snowed (more than once).
 
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Old May 3, 2019 | 03:31 PM
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If you must cover it, get a proper cover with a vent. https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...cle-cover-2018

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