Burley shocks; rust on spacers?
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Burley shocks; rust on spacers?
I’ve not had these Slammers on for a week and today noticed surface oxidation on the (visible) spacers. This bike has not been wet. Anyone else notice this? WTH?
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IDK. I live on the beach in SoCal. Rust/corrosion has been a constant battle on my bike for almost 30 years. I replace any non-critical bolts I can with stainless steel and tastefully paint whatever else I can (fork sliders. mounts, small parts, etc.). The rest of the corrosion (cam case, rocker covers) I just call "patina" and gave up.
Good luck. When I see photos of bikes posted from the "flyover" states, I am so jealous. No rust or corrosion on them at all, while my bike takes a literal beating from the salt air.
John
Good luck. When I see photos of bikes posted from the "flyover" states, I am so jealous. No rust or corrosion on them at all, while my bike takes a literal beating from the salt air.
John
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IDK. I live on the beach in SoCal. Rust/corrosion has been a constant battle on my bike for almost 30 years. I replace any non-critical bolts I can with stainless steel and tastefully paint whatever else I can (fork sliders. mounts, small parts, etc.). The rest of the corrosion (cam case, rocker covers) I just call "patina" and gave up.
Good luck. When I see photos of bikes posted from the "flyover" states, I am so jealous. No rust or corrosion on them at all, while my bike takes a literal beating from the salt air.
John
Good luck. When I see photos of bikes posted from the "flyover" states, I am so jealous. No rust or corrosion on them at all, while my bike takes a literal beating from the salt air.
John
“patina” I like that term. Guess I’ll just stay on top of it as best I can.
Thanks,
John
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