Corrosion seems to come from the cast alloy maybe because the chrome finish is a little porous. I had my bases powder coated black some while ago which seems to have cured the issue. No need to disassemble as the coaters wedged open the flex part so paint went into the gap.

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Richard

2018 Roadster 3.7
1966 Land Rover S2a 88
2024 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
1945 Guzzi Airone