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V7 850 2022 already rusting

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I am noticing that everything chrome on my v7 special is already starting to rust,I'm using the bike to commute for about 2 months now.

Anybody else got some experience with their bike starting to rust so quickly?And how did you solve the problem if so?

Groetjes Diederik

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I think there is a more essential problem here than how to clean surface rust. The V-7 850 Special is a premium bike, costing above similar models from other manufacturers. For the prices charged for this model, one would hope the exhaust and other presently chrome-plated parts were instead made of polished stainless steel as some of the California 1100s came with. Not all bright parts were stainless, but the spokes wheel rims and exhaust were.

I am almost certain the dealer will offer no assistance except to refer you to a brand of chrome cleaner he sells. I suspect that Belgium has a lot more precipitation than I'm used to in Texas USA (we are under drought conditions and water use is restricted in many areas to in-home use, only) but I suspect that much of UK and EU have "generous" amounts of rainfall and accordingly more owner maintenance is essential for rust prevention. Is your bike kept indoors when done for the day, or at least do you have a waterproof cover for it? I hope that you'll keep us posted re the dealer's response. I'm not hopeful. Some old towels and a good chrome cleaner and perhaps a toothbrush for getting at some areas will be of benefit to you. I wish you well and I hope that the joy of owning a premium Guzzi will offset the extra cleaning that is required.

Ralph
 
What Ralph says. I took my Special off the road for the winter; I have another bike to ride then. Here in the UK the salt that is spread on the roads ruins bikes like the Special unless they are treated BEFORE they are exposed to salt. I too use ACF50, but I neither spray nor brush it on. I spray onto a cloth or kitchen roll and rub it on.
Personally I wouldn’t say they are premium bikes for what they are. Yes, a Triumph is more expensive but it is better made and has more tech. I’d say the current Triumph retros are higher quality than the V7 range and have fewer if any Chinese parts in them.
 
Thanks for tthe response Ralph.I will go to the dealership as fast as I can (3 kids take a lot of time 😅).


My bike is always parked inside,at my jog as well as at home,it's not a heated garage bit it's dry and closed.


the 2 options were the guzzi v7 and the Triumph street twin (now the speed twin 900) and tbh I think the Guzzinlooks a lot better and more authentic but it's such a shame about the rust.The welds on the bracket for the passenger footrest are even rusting and the shocks to,not only the chrome part bit also the black painted.

I think I take pretty good care of all the motorcycles I owned,regularly a wash (once a week) and after washing I treat them with a soft oil based spray wich I apply with a very soft cloth,to prevent corroding of parts on the bike 😅


I will post when I have news from the dealer

Groetjes Diederik
 
Any feedback about the dealer's answer about this problem? I also do have a 2022 special and rust that started at more than one place in a new bike is a serious problem. Should we start using anti corrosives from the beginning without waiting to see rust?
 
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Me too. I always prep my new bikes before riding them. It’s only brand new once, a golden opportunity to prevent issues arising further down the line.
 
Good side, another reason to pet my guzzi. I already gave its painted surfaces 3M wax and meguiar's chrome bike polish for metal parts,though, anti corrosive will work as a sealer.
 
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