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03-12-06, 12:13 PM
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Frame coating worn
Hey y'all. I've got a k5 and I've noticed that the black coating on the frame is getting worn down to bare metal where the backs of my boots rub against it. I know the SV is a budget bike with a budget finish, but surely that can't be right on a bike that's only 16months old?
What do you guys reckon? Is it worth taking to a dealer to see if it's covered by the warranty? Or is this just wear and tear. I use the bike about 2 hours per day on my commute, plus more when the weather's good,  so I guess it gets quite heavy use.
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03-12-06, 12:29 PM
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I doubt if the dealer will entertain a warranty claim. Try it tho, but maybe some clear adhesive pieces for the high wear area would make it last a bit longer?
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03-12-06, 12:38 PM
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Good idea. Cheers Razor.
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03-12-06, 01:19 PM
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Yeah, the coating is crap
 A mate of mine's went down to the metal very fast.
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03-12-06, 04:03 PM
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if you rub all the paint off it will be shiney alloy underneath
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03-12-06, 07:30 PM
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Re: Frame coating worn
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Seriously, it does seem 'not fit for purpose' if the paintwork cannot tolerate what seems to be quite normal use.. JohnH |
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04-12-06, 09:39 AM
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Sidi boots by any chance? My vertebraes seem to be made out of 800 grit.
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04-12-06, 12:33 PM
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Yep. Same here. K5 frame coating worn at heels of boots. I popped on some clear blobs to stop it getting any worse. Oxtars boots at this end.
"They all do that mate." Garry
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04-12-06, 12:44 PM
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I'm wearing away the paint on the heel guards, I haven't noticed wearing away the frame paint. might have to take a closer look at my bike now.
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