Same rusty water issue on 10s as 09
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Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Charlotte NC
I think the rain is the difference. Not until I rode in the rain comming home from Myrtle beach did I have an issue. Must be the added pressure from the speed. Mine took a couple of weeks to show up and I heard others say the same. Maybe it is just the length of time you are in the rain compared to washing.
Outstanding HDF Member
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From: Woodinville, WA
As they say around here - if you don't ride in the rain you don't ride (at least not much)
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Up State New York
I too rode in the rain and noticed it on my bike a few days later. Plus a puddle of water too when I backed my bike up.
I hate to be that guy but here is my question: The hole where the water come in, where is it on the swing arm and does the rear tire have to come off to plug it?
LOL
I hate to be that guy but here is my question: The hole where the water come in, where is it on the swing arm and does the rear tire have to come off to plug it?
LOL
Last edited by HOMBRE2011; Jun 7, 2011 at 12:56 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Near Richmond VA.
I used the little red extender tube and sprayed what I thought was enough and tried to cover as much of the inside of the swing-arm as possible. Made sure it was dry before I sprayed it also.
Then I plugged the hole (located just behind the starter) with some black silicon and drilled a hole in the plastic guard (as the tech bulletin describes)
I rode mine in the rain a lot and it started within months after buying the bike. But didn't have a problem after I did the above. Sold the bike to get my '11 RGU w/ 24K on it. I went to a diff dealer because of the way they dealt with me on this and my front tire wear back at 10K - they were ZERO help and their service department actions lost my business to an otherwise great dealership (but that is another story).
I have the tech bulletin locally and can email it if someone needs it...
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
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From: Upstate NY
Well if they fixed the problem for 2011, they missed it on my RGU. It appeared after I had ridden all day in the rain. I wiped the rust off my left muffler and the belt guard. I was wondering where it came from and now I know.
Road Master
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From: Near Richmond VA.
Well mine has it for sure. Got caught riding home from Norfolk in a terrible rain last Friday and yesterday I noticed some rust on my left pipe. Bike was in lot @ work and there was a puddle under it. Took a look see and sure enough rusty water. I got home and pulled the guard, and about a cup of dirty rusty water cam out. I have let it dry over night and will be spraying down the inside of the swing arm, drilling my plastic belt guard a new hole, and plugging the hole on the swingarm behind the starter today. Should be riding, as it is really nice!
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Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Augusta, GA
Never had this issue with my 2009 Ultra until trip to Daytona this year. Ran into several hard rains, hail and standing water. Started noticing liquid under swingarm and at first thought I had another shock leaking. Glad to find out it was water and then found this thread. Guess I will be removing belt guard and drilling it out this weekend. Thats one of the great things about this forum. By the way, wife and I had a great timein Daytona and she is ready to go again ( her first trip).
