Paint flaking of Exhaust very rusty brake disks

[uk9876]

HI every one just a quick question has any one had a problem with paint flaking of the Exhaust and very rusty brake disks. I know we have had a hard winter but i would not expect this problem on a bike that is only 11 months old. Was going to approach Kawasaki to see about warranty work but thought i would put it out to the forum first will add pic in a bit as i up at silly o clock.

UK9876

[GTRTONY]

had exactly same problem on my 2011 gtr. approached my local dealers who did an inspection and agreed it was early corrosion of most metal parts. Kawasaki refused to do any work under warranty. Blamed me for impropper cleaning. the warranty aint worth the paper it is written on. poor quality. may i add i use acf50 on all metal bits (as recommended by k) but this hasnt stopped the corrosion, paint flaking etc. I gave up trying. wouldnt buy another kwack once i trade this in. shame as i love the bike

[O.C.]

the warranty aint worth the paper it is written on. poor quality.

I don't agree.

there are many cases on here where owners have had very satisfactory response from their dealers and Kawasaki UK alike

[Ant]

HI every one just a quick question has any one had a problem with paint flaking of the Exhaust and very rusty brake disks. I know we have had a hard winter but i would not expect this problem on a bike that is only 11 months old. Was going to approach Kawasaki to see about warranty work but thought i would put it out to the forum first will add pic in a bit as i up at silly o clock.

UK9876

That was one of the problems on the one I looked at in Peterborough dealers, only had done 200 miles, 12 plate. They said warranty claim.....screw that and I went elsewhere.
Just bin the pig ugly exhaust and change it 

[Lonewolf]

I had a spot of flaking paint on my 2011 exhaust the size of my finger nail, took it to the dealer, Colin Appleyard's at Keighley they had a look and I believe they may have taken a photo and sent it to Kawasaki and the exhaust was exchanged without quibble. Excellent service from the dealer.


Just so you know they change the whole exhaust under warranty not just the damaged bit, the unit price is £600+ so its definitely worth resolving it through a Kawasaki dealer if the GTR is still covered by a warranty. I've had a few warranty claims through Kawasaki and on each time they have been honoured and the service has been brilliant from the dealer.

[100milesaway]

I had a spot of flaking paint on my 2011 exhaust the size of my finger nail, took it to the dealer, Colin Appleyard's at Keighley they had a look and I believe they may have taken a photo and sent it to Kawasaki and the exhaust was exchanged without quibble. Excellent service from the dealer.


Just so you know they change the whole exhaust under warranty not just the damaged bit, the unit price is £600+ so its definitely worth resolving it through a Kawasaki dealer if the GTR is still covered by a warranty. I've had a few warranty claims through Kawasaki and on each time they have been honoured and the service has been brilliant from the dealer.

Must agree with Steve, I had paint flacking of the exhaust cover( silver bit) , my bike also had 2 shockers replaced due to the pre-load adjuster seizing. My dealer (MCO Wigan) handled the situation in a first class manner, and Kawasaki changed the offending parts with no quibble whatsoever. And in my case the service that I received from both manufacturer and dealer paid dividends for all three parties, as I have just bought a new bike from the same dealer, and the same manufacturer. 

[Boomer]

The brake disks on the other hand they may not cover.
They will claim that it has been parked outside throughout the salty winter and that has caused the rust, which is fair comment.
IIRC they are supposed to be Stainless steel discs but there's Stainless and stainless and I suspect they got batch of crap metal.

[Essex Boy]

My 2012 GTR has flaking black paint top and bottom on the exhaust, and the Silver end is losing paint too now.

Am expecting Colchester Kawasaki to offer to replace the exhaust and the seized Suspension too.

EB

[keith]

The brake disks on the other hand they may not cover.
They will claim that it has been parked outside throughout the salty winter and that has caused the rust, which is fair comment.
IIRC they are supposed to be Stainless steel discs but there's Stainless and stainless and I suspect they got batch of crap metal.

i must agree on  the comments on the grade / quality of stainless steel used for the kawasaki discs,i never get my bike wet if i can help it and is always kept clean,i got into a little shower of rain for about 3 mins ,on my way out a couple of weeks ago ,i turned staight back home and put the bike back in the garage,the next day i had rust starting on the discs,this was after only 400 miles total use from new,and previous to this the bike had never even been damp.the rust obviously comes off on the main part of the discs when you ride it but it takes a bit more effort to clean the awkward bits , but it does come off though.

[Lonewolf]

Interesting, I've been caught out in the rain many times and I mean real heavy downpours sometimes travelling in the rain for hours and I've never had any visible rust on the discs even though I sometimes have a bad habit of just dumping the bike in the garage when I get home and washing it in a day or two when I have more time.

[zedmeister]

UK9876, have a look in this section at MAY12th titled 'No Not Again' ( suspension )

[uk9876]

Well thats the issues been raised with Kawasaki in Kirkcaldy who will sent it off to MR K UK to see  what they think of this  rust bucket.

[mecki]

Looking at the pictures you should probably look after your bike a bit better.
Looks like it hasn't been cleaned and out in the elements since you got it.
No wonder it has turned into a rust bucket.
I am not as obsessed with cleaning like some members here, but if my bike would be that dirty I would be ashamed to post pictures of it.
And if I wanted to make a warranty claim for excessive rust, I would at least wash the salt off before I take it to the dealer.   

[Rusty]

Sorry UK but on this occasion I am with Mr Mecki .... Not saying your bike has to be pristine but it does look like its in a shit state and if you leave it like that bits will rust. Lets hope Mr Kawasaki is more understanding. 

[zedmeister]

Got to agree the bike looks very unkept, the wheels are a disgrace.