Rusty exhaust

[RickyV]

Hi All

I have a feeling that this topic has been discussed before but I have noticed that the Multi does seem to suffer from a problem with rusty headers and exhaust boxes.
In have seen a number of second hand 950 machines around and they all seem to suffer. In my view it really spoils the look of the bike and I am wondering what options there may be out there.
I have seen somewhere a guy who had his whole system ceramic coated which seems like a great idea but would this invalidate any warranty.
As it happens there is a company locally to me that offer this service and whilst it might be £250.00 - £300.00 quid it might be worth it?
Like i say, this may have been covered before but I would be interested to hear any views / opinions.

Many thanks



 

[neilb]

Harpic X10 bleach every few months works wonders. Quick and easy, but it is a pain that it rusts up at all on what is a premium bike.

[Murf46]

Fine wet and dry will shift it

That's what I do comes up a treat

[RickyV]

Ok ta.

Will see how it goes over first few months.
I am a bit sad when it comes to cleaning bikes, cars etc.

I agree that it seems odd given the otherwise superb fit and finish of the bike.

[Simoncelli58]

Scotchbrite and autosol works for me

[RickyV]

Ta.

[hawaiianbrian]

Does anyone know what the headers are made from? Is it Stainless Steel or regular Steel? Thanks!

[Tiree]

My dealer said stainless

[hawaiianbrian]

Thanks for the confirmation!

[Tiree]

I asked him because I said it was the only ugly part of the bike and what could I do. He said never touch it with anything abrasive like wire wool, just use a metal cleaner .