Hi chaps!
I cleaned my bike this morn before heading out for a spin.
Got to the silencer end cap and the paint started flaking off!!!
New bike, been out 3 times and ACF 50 it all over.
Very disappointed 😧
Is this common? I heard of a few cases on the ZZR doing the same thing.
Can't say that I've seen that one so no, it's not common.
nope, that is definitely not common.
Speak to your dealer and get it changed :yes:
Quote from: O.C. on February 19, 2017, 06:00:37 PM
nope, that is definitely not common.
Speak to your dealer and get it changed :yes:
+1
I'll phone the dealer tomorrow for a replacement.
Didn't spoil my ride out today :smiley:
Not normal indeed... Maybe the dealer has a nice akra... :laugh:
Quote from: beegee on February 19, 2017, 10:40:07 PM
Not normal indeed... Maybe the dealer has a nice akra... :laugh:
Yeah, that thought occurred to me, I guess there'd be a priced 'adjustment involved though' :mfr_lol:
Quote from: O.C. on February 20, 2017, 08:32:33 AM
Yeah, that thought occurred to me, I guess there'd be a priced 'adjustment involved though' :mfr_lol:
You mean a...................(drum roll)...............cash back deal :eek:
:mfr_lol: the Akra is a pricey item for the GTR :yes:
Don't ask me how I know :mfr_lol:
Quote from: beegee on February 19, 2017, 10:40:07 PM
Not normal indeed... Maybe the dealer has a nice akra... :laugh:
Nice thought, but would still be too pricey with discount :sad:
Quote from: O.C. on February 20, 2017, 12:05:52 PM
:mfr_lol: the Akra is a pricey item for the GTR :yes:
Don't ask me how I know :mfr_lol:
Ya asked for this O.C :mfr_lol:
So how do you know . And does Mrs O.C know . And if not ..shud we go shush about it :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Quote from: Kylinski on February 19, 2017, 08:45:51 PM
I'll phone the dealer tomorrow for a replacement.
Didn't spoil my ride out today :smiley:
I e mailed dealer, he wants to see the bike to take their own photos to send off to Kawasaki.
Will have to be next week now, next day off :sad:
The paint on both the front and rear end caps started to flake on mine when it was about 3 years old. Mines a 2009 model so was not too bothered. Just rubbed it down and sprayed using aluminium VHT paint from Europarts. No problem since and it is the only corrosion on the bike which is now more than 7 years old.
Quote from: Wookie on February 20, 2017, 03:35:45 PM
Ya asked for this O.C :mfr_lol:
:mfr_lol: she knows, ..........eveything :mfr_lol:
So how do you know . And does Mrs O.C know . And if not ..shud we go shush about it :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Quote from: ChrisB on February 20, 2017, 06:04:01 PM
The paint on both the front and rear end caps started to flake on mine when it was about 3 years old. Mines a 2009 model so was not too bothered. Just rubbed it down and sprayed using aluminium VHT paint from Europarts. No problem since and it is the only corrosion on the bike which is now more than 7 years old.
Yep, if mine was out of warranty I'd have just rubbed it back and sprayed it with black satin engine paint. Job done. :smiley:
I had the same problem on my GTR. It was only the size of your finger nail but it shouldn't have happened and the dealer changed the can under warranty.
Quote from: O.C. on February 20, 2017, 06:29:22 PM
Tiz funny that THEY ALWAYS know dammit !!! :mfr_lol:
Same problem with mine on front and back exhaust trim.
Getting them back from the powder coater tomorrow.
Had them sprayed the same colour as the wheel which is being powder coated too - silver would you believe.
It is obviously more common than we might have thought.
I'm not going to look at mine. If I don't see it, it isn't happening.
Quote from: Kylinski on February 20, 2017, 08:57:09 PM
Yep, if mine was out of warranty I'd have just rubbed it back and sprayed it with black satin engine paint. Job done. :smiley:
I tried spraying them black at first but it just didn't look right.
Quote from: virginiajim on February 22, 2017, 11:17:18 AM
I'm not going to look at mine. If I don't see it, it isn't happening.
You will find any flaking under the road grime Jim :mfr_lol:
Jim !!! Nowt worse than a flakey end .... .. :censored:
Could progress all the way down the sheath !!!!!
Quote from: O.C. on February 22, 2017, 01:19:51 PM
You will find any flaking under the road grime Jim :mfr_lol:
Could be, but I refuse to wash it.
Think yourself lucky you don't have a BMW with flaky engine casings
Quote from: ChrisB on February 22, 2017, 06:31:58 PM
Think yourself lucky you don't have a BMW with flaky engine casings
However if that were to happen with a BMW engine casing and it never did with mine, BMW change the bloody engine, now that's what you call BMW aftercare.
they've had enough practice with aftercare Steve :mfr_lol:
Quote from: O.C. on February 22, 2017, 07:35:07 PM
they've had enough practice with aftercare Steve :mfr_lol:
how true. It's the one thing they are experts at!
Just picked up from the powder coaters.
Well chuffed!
Quote from: StickyOne on February 24, 2017, 09:36:28 AM
Just picked up from the powder coaters.
Well chuffed!
Oooh nice, and very sparkley :clap:
Those end caps look great.
Just a quick update on this. I took bike back to dealer who took some photos to send off to Kawasaki.
Dealer said the part will be replaced within two weeks :smiley:
Quote from: Kylinski on March 05, 2017, 11:01:51 PM
Just a quick update on this. I took bike back to dealer who took some photos to send off to Kawasaki.
Dealer said the part will be replaced within two weeks :smiley:
Great result :clap:
And that's how things should work under warranty. :clap:
Quote from: The Wolf on March 06, 2017, 09:17:25 AM
And that's how things should work under warranty. :clap:
Is there an ulterior motive to your response Steve :mfr_lol:
Quote from: O.C. on March 06, 2017, 10:28:44 AM
Is there an ulterior motive to your response Steve :mfr_lol:
What do you mean? Simply stating that that is how these matters should be dealt with.
I prefer my powder coated end cap!
Quote from: The Wolf on March 06, 2017, 11:07:15 AM
What do you mean? Simply stating that that is how these matters should be dealt with.
I was wondering if there was a teeny weeny bit of BMW sugar coating :mfr_lol:
I have to big shout out to the guys at GT Superbikes.
Fitted me in for a first service at very short notice when they were booked up for 2 weeks.
Also replaced the exhaust end cap (flaking paint) by removing it from another exhaust in the parts debt. (My part is still on order)
Brilliant service. Thanks to all :banana: