[strykertony]

Ive had the cobras for about 5 months and in some spots they seem to be rusting. Ive contacted the manufacturer about warranty already, my question is is anyone else having this problem?

 

[UrbanRage]

I haven't noticed any rust. Where is the rust on yours? Pics?

 

[strykertony]

Ive tried loading pics but they are too large.. Im on an iphone and cant figure out how to make them smaller. im working on it tho

 

[strykertony]

Its on top of the pipe where it comes out of the motor.

 

[galo8]

I've had a similar situation happen to me on the cobra slip on but this was from scratch marks from stones or chips from the road. Those spots that have been scratched are rusting now

 

[kraaazymike]

Its on top of the pipe where it comes out of the motor.

Aww man! Don tell me this, I just got these things....

I'm assuming the rust is on the pipe and not the heatshield?

 

[stroguy]

It is on the pipe. It appears to me to be just minor pitting from the welds and the heat at the flange and pipe joint. I am not concerned with mine if it is the same issue. There is no rusting on the heat shield. I noticed mine after two days and it has not spread or worsened.

 

[strykertony]

Its on the powder coated covering. There is some rusting from rubbing on the footguard.but its not that. Its kinda like a boil spot(s) there are two right next to each other. I couldnt figure out how to resize the image on my iphone. It started out as a light spot, then developed a rough surface and now is turning a rust color. I havent heard of anyone else having this problem and even the sales rep sounded like he ddnt believe me. Ive emailed him images i should hear back tomorrow so ill update when i hear from him.

 

[kraaazymike]

Odd. Curious to hear what they say. Good luck!

 

[SmokenJoe]

What they will say is " mail your pipe to us and we will look at it and make a determination"
Had this happen to my Cobra Speedster Longs on my VTX......................they did replace them under warranty, but took forever!

 

[stroguy]

Its on the powder coated covering. There is some rusting from rubbing on the footguard.but its not that. Its kinda like a boil spot(s) there are two right next to each other. I couldnt figure out how to resize the image on my iphone. It started out as a light spot, then developed a rough surface and now is turning a rust color. I havent heard of anyone else having this problem and even the sales rep sounded like he ddnt believe me. Ive emailed him images i should hear back tomorrow so ill update when i hear from him.

OK, different from what I was describing. Good luck, Cobra has a decent rep, I'm sure they will do you right.

 

[blaineo]

yep, the ends of mine from the stratoliner were constantly trying to rust.

 

[K9Stryker]

I haven't found any one mine but the best thing I have found to help is Mother chrome wheel and mag polish and cleaner. I used to have a nice set of chrome rims on one of my old trucks and it cleaned the rust right off and all I had to do was use it once every other month and I had no more rust issues

 

[strykenshane]

I checked mine really close today, no rust

 

[strykertony]

Hey guys. I finally heard back on a decision and the rep says they wont warranty bc it looks like i scratched the pipes. Total b.s. i am also working with the dealer i bought them through and he is doing everything he can to help me out. He has contacted the a higher up,(idk who) but i sent some updated images bc it has gotten worse. I am supposed to hear back from them friday. I added the pics to my profile images. They are waitig to be approved and them you can see what im talking about.

 

[nogard]

My only questions are:

Do you leave your bike outside to the elements?

Where do you live, lots of rain (hot / cold weather constantly?)
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Completely BS if after 5 months this has happened. I see no reason to think scratches caused those spots.

 

[strykertony]

I live in fl. Its hot and wet alot. When i lived in north fl when this started i kept it in the garage. but now im in orlando and i keep it covered but it got worse. I could understand if id had them for 11 months and they were giving me a tough time about the warranty but 5 months is ridiculous. The warranty specifically states the discoloration is covered for one year from purchase date

 

[J4patrice]

I live in fl. Its hot and wet alot. When i lived in north fl when this started i kept it in the garage. but now im in orlando and i keep it covered but it got worse. I could understand if id had them for 11 months and they were giving me a tough time about the warranty but 5 months is ridiculous. The warranty specifically states the discoloration is covered for one year from purchase date

I would say it is caused from the salt in the air from the ocean. I have a friend that lived in Malibu this past year, but moved back in IL this past May. He bought a new Raider and had only had it 3 months and shipped it to our house when he returned. His new raider had so much rust on the pipes and many other spots.

 

[kraaazymike]

Hey guys. I finally heard back on a decision and the rep says they wont warranty bc it looks like i scratched the pipes.

That's complete bull **** for them to do that. I had a lot of respect for them through good experiences but this isn't right.... :

 

[elle]

mine have spots in the same place, but no rust yet. I've had mine on since March 2011. I'll have to look at mine closer. I thought there were just some stubborn spots on it.