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Corrosion Issues or Not
Have just become the proud owner of RT Limited after 21 years on BMW tourers it's heartening to see there are not dozens of posts relating to corrosion issues. BMW seem very prone to them. Are there any problem areas or are they properly built in the first place. Mine for sure is very impressive.
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i'm not 100% certain, but i'm thinking that all/most non-engine parts are powder-coated...
i've had a SPYD3R since 2009, and have not heard of even 1 issue with corrosion....
thanx for join'n the club.... enjoy yourself, and ride safely....
Dan P
SPYD3R
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Originally Posted by RTman10
Have just become the proud owner of RT Limited after 21 years on BMW tourers it's heartening to see there are not dozens of posts relating to corrosion issues. BMW seem very prone to them. Are there any problem areas or are they properly built in the first place. Mine for sure is very impressive.
Thats just what I wanted to hear. Thanks.
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Not much....
I do ryde a lot of coast line and have some rusting on the front end cast parts but not more than you would expect for a salty ocean side ryde. Easily cleaned up, this after 5 years of ryding....
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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As long as you don't try to overfill the brake fluid reservoirs, and end up giving the frame a bath in that corrosive crap: yo should be okay.
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
As long as you don't try to overfill the brake fluid reservoirs, and end up giving the frame a bath in that corrosive crap: yo should be okay.
Brake fluid is water soluble. Just rinse it off with water.
2018 F3 LIMITED
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Thank you Gentlemen. I obviously have nothing to worry about, even in damp,old UK.
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My 2012 RT has had issues with the fuse/relay panel corroding. The panel is at the right front tire and the seal design was terrible on that model not sure about others. In 30000 miles, I have had the entire panel and front wiring harness replaced twice because of it.
2017 F3- Limited
F4 23" Windshield, Ultimate Backrest, Spyder Cuff, SpyderPops Bump Guard, Sena SMH10 Intercom, BajaRon Sway Bar, Baker Cup Holder, RT-622 trailer w/Spyder Pops Bump Guard
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hi welcome to the rt forum, another UK member,hope you enjoy, the weather is great this weekend get out and enjoy.
cheers nasty.
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Originally Posted by nasty
hi welcome to the rt forum, another UK member,hope you enjoy, the weather is great this weekend get out and enjoy.
cheers nasty.
Morning. That's 4 owners this side of the pond then. Too hot here to leave the beer today. Off to 158 Performance tomorrow for a GPS swap, no free updates in the one supplied last week.
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