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mrp192
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Bike: V-Strom 1050
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Is rust inside handlebars normal?
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November 20, 2016, 22:53:50 »
I had the bar ends on my 2015 Glee off today and the clutch side had a dry rusty surface on the internal spacers and this was also on the internal surface of the bars.
Only surface rust but the throttle side was unmarked and came out a lot easier.
I've cleaned it off but obviously can't lubricate it on reassembly and can't work out how it got wet.
Has anyone else had this?
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Offtheclockuk
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Bike: DL1000 K2
Location: Oldham
Re: Is rust inside handlebars normal?
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November 21, 2016, 07:06:54 »
My 02 vee was the same, just a light dusting almost.
Guess it must be normal for bikes that see wet weather use?
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mrp192
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Re: Is rust inside handlebars normal?
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November 21, 2016, 10:05:38 »
'A light dusting describes it perfectly.' I was just worried that if other older bikes had the same but getting worse over time it might weaken the handlebar.
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Offtheclockuk
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Re: Is rust inside handlebars normal?
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November 21, 2016, 14:55:40 »
I'm guessing as the bike leans over on the side stand with the steering lock on that the clutch side is the lowest point and water will naturally collect around there.
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StromGeeza
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Re: Is rust inside handlebars normal?
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November 21, 2016, 17:32:56 »
Squirt some acf50 down there?
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mrp192
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Re: Is rust inside handlebars normal?
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November 21, 2016, 18:57:44 »
I've never used ACF50 before. Would that not stop the bar ends gripping properly?
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StromGeeza
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Re: Is rust inside handlebars normal?
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November 22, 2016, 09:26:54 »
I doubt it, but if you're worried about that just don't spray the very ends.
ACF is good stuff for other places on your bike besides, especially now winter's here.
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