Guys, if you think you've got it bad then think again. Noticed this on whilst parking the bike at work [emoji31] It was on a 56 plate Honda. I'm glad a ride a kickass Ducati instead of living the reliable Honda dream. [emoji23]
That definitely has not been given the care and attention it should have. Either that or the guy/gal is a hard ass rider that rides all weathers and don't give a flying. You don't normally see that on a Honda for sure. The finish on that particular bland brand is generally among the best in the business. Had me worried for a mo though!
Jeez, my '76 Suzuki is in better knick than that! Pretty much all scooters go that way. Young guns get mobile and maintenance/cleaning is the LAST thing on their minds. Biggest recipients of MOT failures at my local place as well, apparently they nearly keel over in disbelief?
I wouldn't ride on a front like that. I'd be worried I'd load the front on the brakes and the spokes or wheel mounts would just crumble under compression.