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Old 16-11-13, 11:03
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Originally Posted by rs steve View Post
Ok, so I have had my brand new tenere 6 days and tonight I took the chainguard off to fit a rear hugger and the spokes are all corroded already! I've only done 190 miles, bike has never been in the rain or even washed yet, is this normal or is it back to the dealers for a waranty claim, I just thought they were dirty but they are all black, corroded and pitted
In Germany, corroded spokes will be replaced under warranty.

And if your dealer is a little unwilling, call Yamaha directly.