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Possible quality control issues
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Ack-CB11 Offline
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RE: Possible quality control issues
(03-13-2014 04:59 AM)popgun Wrote:  I noticed this when I took it off to install the Fenda Extenda. Not very well chromed on the bottom.

I noticed the same on the wheel side of the stock muffler too

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03-13-2014 05:31 AM
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Rboe Offline
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RE: Possible quality control issues
Hey, you put time and money where it shows. Where it doesn't, you don't.

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03-13-2014 06:44 AM
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Post: #23
RE: Possible quality control issues
My ST is like that. They only polished the chrome on areas you can see. Bottoms and front side of mufflers nice and shiny, take off the bags so you can see the top and back side of the mufflers and it's low luster brushed if that, actually looks like dull silver paint, but I'm pretty sure it's unpolished chrome metal. Bottom of fork tubes shiny, upper fork tubes hidden by the fairing dull.

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03-13-2014 06:51 AM
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Rboe Offline
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RE: Possible quality control issues
I'm pretty sure they do that to hit a price point. They could polish and dip all sides of all the chrome bits but the price point would be much higher.

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RE: Possible quality control issues
I think this is the new economy of manufacturing, and don't consider it a quality control issue. Just a shame issue lol

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Red Mist Offline
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Post: #26
RE: Possible quality control issues
Damn, that is weird, guys. When I changed my tires I was impressed with the inner surfaces of the pipe and noticed the front fender was secured on the INSIDE with chromed acorn nuts. No one will ever see those, why use them?

It really seems like Honda's made some changes along the line with respect to build quality. I don't see a speck of rust or corrosion and like I've said, I've ridden in rainstorms, hosed the bike down, let it sit wet in the garage; no hint of any problems.

(03-12-2014 05:50 PM)The Spaceman Wrote:  Even the pipes that annoy me no end have their upside: BMW says they use the same pipes because double-wall pipes tend to corrode internally, where single-wall stainless lasts the life of the bike.
That's exactly right. I've seen way too many double-walled, chromed exhausts rusted all to hell. They collect moisture from combustion and if the bike isn't run hard to burn it off, bad news. And they are pig-heavy, too. The 2013 is just a clean setup. Seems like it's just a few machines 'cause mine is not showing anything, anywhere, like corrosion or rust.

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(This post was last modified: 03-13-2014 10:03 AM by Red Mist.)
03-13-2014 09:58 AM
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