1 month old 06 ZX6R paint peeling

chill · Post by **chill** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 7:13 pm

hi fellas... as i can see little paint dots is peeling off my petrol tank!

does the bikeshop i bought it off have to respray it?? if they do it's not going to look the same as the rest of the bike.

advice please!!

RG · Post by RG » Tue Jan 10, 2006 7:21 pm

Sue them.
Consult our in-house solicitor, Neka.

But first of all, we'll appreciate if u tell us where u are and where did u get the bike from.

Tack · Post by **Tack** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 7:23 pm

Your riding it too fast!!

(sorry)

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 7:27 pm

You don't happen to live in Brisvegas and left it out in the rain recently did ya????

Colette · Post by **Colette** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 7:28 pm

Is the bike new?

Blue14 · Post by **Blue14** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 7:40 pm

If you are in melb i can steer you in the right direction. And yes it has be under warranty surely ??

ZZRCHIKKY · Post by **ZZRCHIKKY** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 7:41 pm

USE PREMIUM unleaded from a reputible dealer like bp or caltex as my guess is that its paint stripper in the petril

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:08 pm

ZZRCHIKKY wrote:USE PREMIUM unleaded from a reputible dealer like bp or caltex as my guess is that its paint stripper in the petril

yup..id have to agree...
i spilt fuel on my tank when i took the tank off to change plugs...didnt realise id dribbled fuel all over the tank..and bam..2 days later paint flaking everywhere!!
if u do spill fuel on ur tank, grab a piece of paper, dampen it & wash it off str8 away...and wash it properly ASAP

chill · Post by **chill** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:13 pm

hey guys.

first of all... my bike is spaking new. it's always under cover... or got a cover over it when outside.
secondly... when i pour fuel... i never split a drop on the tank... especiall near where the pain is falling off... i always put my hand over the fuel pump mouth when taking it out of the tank ... so no way fuel has gotten onto the tank.

yes the bike is underwarranty.... and yep i'm in brisbane...

would i be looking at a respray from the dealer?? the colour isn't going to match the rest of the bike is it!

i'll try post some photos up soon.

RG · Post by RG » Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:58 pm

chill wrote:yes the bike is underwarranty.... and yep i'm in brisbane...

would i be looking at a respray from the dealer?? the colour isn't going to match the rest of the bike is it!

Which dealer?

Barrabob · Post by **Barrabob** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:30 pm

Probably the same one yappa goes to for his paintjobs.

See if you can take it too silver star or quality bike repairs they can get it right first time.

chill · Post by **chill** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:36 pm

the dealer is team moto kawasaki at bowen hills

i really hope i dont have to pay for any of this! i already payed enough for the damm bike!

:'(

varden · Post by **varden** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:56 pm

well since the shine has gone off your bike its clearly time to track day it!!!

Nanna10r · Post by **Nanna10r** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:08 pm

It's gotta be a warrnaty job for sure, but unfortunately any warranty claim depends on the store front/ OEM's policy.
You may get some joy but i doubt it, thats the same shop front that is resposible for Yappa's bike requiring 10 (count them) 10 paint jobs & he's still riding a loaner after nearly 10 months of drama.
The only joy i can see is that its a new colour & they should be doing plenty of Insurance jobbies on newer bikes so hopefully they will get it right first time.
hth.
Cheers Brett

RG · Post by RG » Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:22 pm

chill wrote:the dealer is team moto kawasaki at bowen hills

U might have guessed why I asked. Many did not have good experience with them.

For me, I will demand them to change the tank completely. If paint starts peeling, who knows there might be rust or watever crap underneath or even in the tank. I would also do an inspection on other parts of the bike. Call me paranoid, but hey, it's a brand new bike!