Anyone encountered and fixed corrosion issues like these?
- Thread starter Stil
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The pipes seem to be a common problem. I heard some were repainted under warranty. The position of them is always going to make them vulnerable. Probably better to have them powder coated.
The finish on the MT07 is cheap. There are quite a few places prone to corrosion.
I keep mine plastered with ACF50 during the 'British' weather, which helps a lot. Those pipes though, in bad weather they're under constant spray from the front wheel, and whatever you put on them will be jet-washed off.
The finish on the MT07 is cheap. There are quite a few places prone to corrosion.
I keep mine plastered with ACF50 during the 'British' weather, which helps a lot. Those pipes though, in bad weather they're under constant spray from the front wheel, and whatever you put on them will be jet-washed off.
"I keep mine plastered with ACF50"
Same here & have always done on previous bikes.
The plating & painting of small components has always been prone to corrosion and discolouring. The slightest hint of water and off it goes.
Why on earth they don't use stainless bolts these days is beyond me even though it'll add a small cost onto a new machine.
As for the pipes, powder coating would be the best as sdrio says. Durable & thick.
Same here & have always done on previous bikes.
The plating & painting of small components has always been prone to corrosion and discolouring. The slightest hint of water and off it goes.
Why on earth they don't use stainless bolts these days is beyond me even though it'll add a small cost onto a new machine.
As for the pipes, powder coating would be the best as sdrio says. Durable & thick.
The problem with those pipes is they are painted with some really thin laquer like stuff. You can't remove the discolouration, it's damaged paint. It needs rubbing back to metal and repainting.
Ralph
New member
On some bike those pipes are chromed under the paint but your may not be.
johnnakay
Member
just give it a good rub down with a scotch bright pad and repaint it.
if you use scotch bright pad you wont get any rubbing marks etc.
if you haven't got a fender extender its a must as well as a belly pan.
Yamaha MT-07 / FZ-07 Belly Pan
if you use scotch bright pad you wont get any rubbing marks etc.
if you haven't got a fender extender its a must as well as a belly pan.
Yamaha MT-07 / FZ-07 Belly Pan
Rockardbiker
New member
Had my bike 2 months and noticed them corroding. Covered them in lithium grease which does not melt or wash off. Waiting to see if they will fix them under warranty. Fingers crossed.