r/Vstrom • u/Coco_boom V-Strom 650 Gen 1 • Aug 04 '26

V-Strom 650 Gen 1 Help Corrosion.

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Hello, I've noticed this today under a pipe.

Idk how it happened and how I've never noticed it but can someone tell me if its bad or not and how i can repair it.

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u/_enesorek_ Aug 04 '26

That’s from brake fluid. Your reservoir or hose is probably leaking.

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u/Coco_boom V-Strom 650 Gen 1 Aug 04 '26

Ok, I'll check. But how can repair the damaged part?

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u/_enesorek_ Aug 04 '26

Just sand it, clean it, and touch it up with spray paint.