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Rotting rubber woes…
Rotting rubber woes…
Most of the rubber parts were sourced from either MAX BMW or EME. The tires came from Revzilla. I’m completely baffled by how these parts look to be easily 40 years old instead of barely 2. I know modern rubber parts are not nearly as high of quality as they once were but this seems absurd.
Any idea what could be causing such rapid deteriorating of these parts or is the quality just that bad?
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Re: Rotting rubber woes…
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Re: Rotting rubber woes…
These days I don't know where parts Max gets are actually from BMW or perhaps the same source as EME, that is another topic for another day. I haven't seen a difference in quality between either supplier.
The folks at EME are very good with customer service, Max is good but sometimes hard to get someone on the phone. I would give one of them a call and start the investigation rolling. They may find a larger stock item issue.
As for the tires, well same, perhaps an email to the manufacturer, would be in order.
It is definitely strange you have other bikes stored and do not have the problem, AND that you have the problem.
You are correct, you should get at least 40,000 miles out of seals, at least 5 years. And I mean at least. Good luck, St.