P500 Should I be concerned?

[4Rizeal]

I just purchased a 2015 model Pioneer 500 from a local dealer left over from last year's stock. I noticed a few small minor areas where surface rust showed and the dealer sprayed a black rust proof paint over those areas. Once I got it home and got more familiar with the vehicle I noticed more surface rust on the shaft (see picture). Should I be concerned? It's under 1 year Honda warranty. Dealer said it would splash off once I introduce it to mud and wouldn't be anything to worry about. Any thoughts?

 

[Admin]

 

[JACKAL]

Don't be concerned, that's normal. Probably set outside on display. Weather just did its thing. Mine was like that within a week of getting it.

 

[JTW]

Yes.. You should be very concerned. Bring it to me and I'll properly seat the rust.

 

[trigger]

I just purchased a 2015 model Pioneer 500 from a local dealer left over from last year's stock. I noticed a few small minor areas where surface rust showed and the dealer sprayed a black rust proof paint over those areas. Once I got it home and got more familiar with the vehicle I noticed more surface rust on the shaft (see picture). Should I be concerned? It's under 1 year Honda warranty. Dealer said it would splash off once I introduce it to mud and wouldn't be anything to worry about. Any thoughts?

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Welcome 4Rizeal! I saw some minor rust in my frame tubes before I put the caps on...and I keep mine in the garage.

 

[JTW]

Honda can't afford the extra .49 cents per unit to paint those areas. They figured raising the base MSRP from $8,499 to $8,500 to prevent the rust would deter people from buying them

Yeah.. There's about $50 worth of changes they could have made to make this thing awesome! And $200 worth of mechanical upgrades that would have made it perfect!

 

[Montecresto]

Yeah.. There's about $50 worth of changes they could have made to make this thing awesome! And $200 worth of mechanical upgrades that would have made it perfect!

Maybe they will be on the illusive 2017.

 

[JTW]

Maybe they will be on the illusive 2017.

At this rate.. You mean the 2018's!!

 

[JTW]

Makes a person wonder if they purposely postpone the new models to try and get all the current inventory depleted. That would allow them to offer less rebates/incentives.

I would say there is a distinct possibility!!

 

[rocmar]

Surface rust
....now
in consent wet...
in 10 yrs...you'd
have a problem.
spray those few spots with
WD40....or CLR

 

[ghost]

Dealer said it would splash off once I introduce it to mud and wouldn't be anything to worry about. Any thoughts?
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I guess I drove thru the wrong kind of mud - my rust didn't splash off.