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Looking to buy, what is the quality like?

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Hi all
Looking to buy a V100, loved the test ride but when I got back to the dealer I had a look at a year old (according to the registration) V100 parked outside.
I was bit worried by the finish of some of the components, there was paint flaking, rust on some bolt heads and the engine block paint seemed to be three different shades of silver.
Is this normal or had this bike led a particularly hard, neglected life? Looking for a keeper so I would like some longevity!
Grateful for your thoughts.
 
Nitonman said:
Hi all
Looking to buy a V100, loved the test ride but when I got back to the dealer I had a look at a year old (according to the registration) V100 parked outside.
I was bit worried by the finish of some of the components, there was paint flaking, rust on some bolt heads and the engine block paint seemed to be three different shades of silver.
Is this normal or had this bike led a particularly hard, neglected life? Looking for a keeper so I would like some longevity!
Grateful for your thoughts.
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Hello

There is plenty of information on this site. For example, this thread about engine paint:

wicksgas

Thread 'Flaking paint on crankcases 🙁'

I have a V100s with 860 miles on the clock and the paint is starting to flake on the crankcases.
Has anyone else encountered this on their V100?
My dealer is contacting MG about this and I’ll report back on this forum on the verdict.
Ride safe everyone.

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Nitonman said:
Hi all
Looking to buy a V100, loved the test ride but when I got back to the dealer I had a look at a year old (according to the registration) V100 parked outside.
I was bit worried by the finish of some of the components, there was paint flaking, rust on some bolt heads and the engine block paint seemed to be three different shades of silver.
Is this normal or had this bike led a particularly hard, neglected life? Looking for a keeper so I would like some longevity!
Grateful for your thoughts.
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Haven’t read about any special issues with the component finish, apart from flaking paint on the engine case front (as Seasider refer to).
But that’s cured with an engine protection bash plate.
Time will tell, but people and test riders used to comment the good outer quality at first glance.
A V100 with rust on screws and bolts have probably been parked outside all the time, and it’s hard to say if any other brand would manage better.
Could just as well be neglected care, dirt and moist that gives the illusion of rust, or at least surface rust mainly in the dirt.
 
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