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    apriliaforum Member 748rdave's Avatar
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    Unprotected Ally brackets

    Am I just missing something here or are most of the small ally brackets on the RSV4 missing anti corrosive protection. I removed my old silencer bracket and there was no evidence of protection, and looking at the posted picture by kelyb ( Fuel tank removal help ) there is also no sign of protection on that bracket either.

    Anybody know if they are treated ??

    I assume the frame etc is anodised.

    Dave

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    If you put a continuity meter on the ally brackets and they conduct then they have not been anodised as anodising is not conductive. The frame has certainly been anodised, not sure on the other brackets.

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    amauri,

    Is that the frame and brackets ?

    Dave

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    If it's aluminum does it even need to be?

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    If it's aluminum does it even need to be?
    For sure, here in the UK lots of damp weather and salted roads.

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    alli corodes instantly it's polished bare anodizing stops that.clean and clear spray might stop it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 748rdave View Post
    For sure, here in the UK lots of damp weather and salted roads.
    Crazy brits, you aren't supposed to ride in winter. :p

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