my 2011 with rust
Bought my one year old bike with 480 miles on it two months ago.
Very light coating of dusty smudge everywhere, not really noticeable until I cleaned it. Seller was unaware, it sat in storage since last October.
The chain was 100% dry, with some rust beginning to appear on most links. I sprayed it down with chain lube, so its no longer dry. Problem stopped.
I was not thinking that 500 miles had not arrived yet. Does the manual really say that? One should not ignore an obviously dry chain.
They appear to be shipping these with dry chains. The O-rings are a fine thing, but the outside should have been lubed at factory. Nice white waxy spray would have been a good thing at about USD $0.02 per machine at the factory. Or $1.00 at the dealer considering all costs.
My brakes look brand spanking new.
Bought my one year old bike with 480 miles on it two months ago.
Very light coating of dusty smudge everywhere, not really noticeable until I cleaned it. Seller was unaware, it sat in storage since last October.
The chain was 100% dry, with some rust beginning to appear on most links. I sprayed it down with chain lube, so its no longer dry. Problem stopped.
I was not thinking that 500 miles had not arrived yet. Does the manual really say that? One should not ignore an obviously dry chain.
They appear to be shipping these with dry chains. The O-rings are a fine thing, but the outside should have been lubed at factory. Nice white waxy spray would have been a good thing at about USD $0.02 per machine at the factory. Or $1.00 at the dealer considering all costs.
My brakes look brand spanking new.