Vaquero engine paint flaking

mako186 · 08-01-2021, 05:03 PM

I'm looking at buying a 2013 Vaquero with 25000 kms(15500 miles). Bike is candy orange and has a few blemishes but overall looks really nice except for the flat black paint around the engine and transmission. Most noticeable on the left side in the area behind the oil fill cap. Their are a few spots with the bare aluminum where the paint has flaked off. If you rub your finger over it the white residue from the corroded aluminum comes off on your fingers. The forks have some pitting and rust as well. Is this common on the Vaquero or has this bike been exposed too a lot of road salt? Roads are salted here in the winter but most do not ride until spring rain has cleaned the roads off of it.

redjay · 08-01-2021, 05:18 PM

Hello and welcome to the forum.
You might want to introduce yourself in the New Member section of the forum.
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**plumber63** · 08-01-2021, 06:38 PM

I would say it's not normal. Sounds like it has been exposed to salt or something similar. And not washed off. May been stored outside, or in a poor environment.

Zarticus · 08-02-2021, 10:12 AM

Hello,
If it's Candy Orange it is a 2014. My Candy Orange 2014 has no paint issues on the engine but my bike is in Florida so I don't have the salt issues here.

blowndodge · 08-02-2021, 12:30 PM

The engine paint starts to flake just before it blows..

mbarr10 · 08-02-2021, 05:28 PM

Sounds like a big discount to me. not something I have heard about like = ever. You have to decide if you can live with it or paint it. Look closely there may be other clues to how this bike was cared for.
Maybe pass on it ??

mako186 · 08-02-2021, 07:31 PM

It is strange for the year and mileage. The seller is firm on the price. I don't think I can that price and look past it. I should have taken photos of it.

The Black Knight · 08-03-2021, 06:14 AM

maybe it is better to find another bike

ldhthept · 08-03-2021, 10:46 AM

What does a motor cost, maybe get him to discount half?

DragonLady58 · 09-16-2021, 08:04 PM

Its easy enough to paint your engine, if thats just the sticking point for you....
About $100 and a long weekend, she'd look good!

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mako186 Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 2	Vaquero engine paint flaking I'm looking at buying a 2013 Vaquero with 25000 kms(15500 miles). Bike is candy orange and has a few blemishes but overall looks really nice except for the flat black paint around the engine and transmission. Most noticeable on the left side in the area behind the oil fill cap. Their are a few spots with the bare aluminum where the paint has flaked off. If you rub your finger over it the white residue from the corroded aluminum comes off on your fingers. The forks have some pitting and rust as well. Is this common on the Vaquero or has this bike been exposed too a lot of road salt? Roads are salted here in the winter but most do not ride until spring rain has cleaned the roads off of it. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,982	Hello and welcome to the forum. You might want to introduce yourself in the New Member section of the forum. Your location, year of bike etc etc. Last edited by redjay; 08-01-2021 at 06:15 PM.
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08-01-2021, 06:38 PM	#3
plumber63 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 996	I would say it's not normal. Sounds like it has been exposed to salt or something similar. And not washed off. May been stored outside, or in a poor environment. __________________ Troy Donat VBA #02401 2015 Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad black(sold) 2016 Salem, Antlers, 2017 Eureka Springs, Lake George, Antlers 2018 Custer NR, Antlers
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08-02-2021, 05:28 PM	#6
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,565	Sounds like a big discount to me. not something I have heard about like = ever. You have to decide if you can live with it or paint it. Look closely there may be other clues to how this bike was cared for. Maybe pass on it ?? __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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08-02-2021, 10:12 AM	#4
Zarticus Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 29	Hello, If it's Candy Orange it is a 2014. My Candy Orange 2014 has no paint issues on the engine but my bike is in Florida so I don't have the salt issues here.
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08-02-2021, 07:31 PM	#7
mako186 Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 2	It is strange for the year and mileage. The seller is firm on the price. I don't think I can that price and look past it. I should have taken photos of it.
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08-03-2021, 10:46 AM	#9
ldhthept Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 1,039	What does a motor cost, maybe get him to discount half?
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DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,368	Its easy enough to paint your engine, if thats just the sticking point for you.... About $100 and a long weekend, she'd look good! __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride!
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