> I just got a new gixxer 600. Unfortunately I have to keep it outside,
> covered of course.
>
> But even then whenever it rains some moisture manages to get on the
> front rotor and rust starts forming almost immediately.
And it'll come off as soon as you use the brakes. Live with it.
>
> A common problem I'm sure and the concern is mostly cosmetic, but I
> want to keep it in as good a shape as possible, of course.
>
> I used a small amount of WD40, then cleaned it off and that did an OK
> job but common sense would suggest using WD40 on a brake rotor surface
> is not a good idea as a regular procedure.
No shit.
>
> Anyone got a suggestion on this one? I've never had this problem
> before as up until about a year ago I always kept it in a garage in a
> home but now I an apartment dweller.
>
> BTW, I know it is common as I've seen plenty of bikes with some rust
> on the rotors, particularly the cooling holes.
Live with it.
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> covered of course.
>
> But even then whenever it rains some moisture manages to get on the
> front rotor and rust starts forming almost immediately.