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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ezriderpgh
Just cause then miles are low doesn't mean the previous owner keep it from the elements, or didn't live on the beach.
Well the first owner only rode in the dry and left it in a garage for 5 years. I appreciate that rust will get in there whilst being stored, but thats not rust making it come off. Its alloy and a whole area has lifted.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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You live in the UK, there is no such thing as dry. Your atmosphere is 98% humid there even when it aint raining. Polish and wax.
 
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