Oh yes! The bare wheels need to be coated to stop oxidisation BEFORE they are repainted. Even on the standard SP style Magteks, which have about as much Magnesium content as my multivitamins, you have to do this. I've seen a few Rothmans reps with bubbly orange wheels to know it's not done that often...
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NSR300R - Why did i ever have a 250...