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Originally posted by 85ATC350X@Mar 14 2004, 10:26 PM
The 00 and 99 both had rust on the frames on every weld. Is this common on these or is it due to negligence?
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take into account you are looking at a four to five year old frame, Justin ... what do you think happens to metal that has been scraped and pelted with stone, rocks and anything else we ride over ... when the paint rubs or gets scratches away, it leaved bare metal open to rust ... believe it or not, every time I powerwash my bike, I look at the frame to see if it needs any detail ... I can't tell you how many times I had to touch up and spot the frame ... like 440 said, after a while it becomes harder to color match ... point is, if you had a "show" bike, it wouldn't be ridden ... I'm sure you're buying the bike to ride it, so a little touch up paint goes a long way ... good luck on your quest :smiliethumbup:
