Yeah... I don't think that is safe

[krafty]

So I was pulling apart the front end on my 350 last night and the lower bearing was just a pile of rust. After finally getting the remains out (only 4 of the bearing balls were intact and they were rusty as hell) I cleaned up the steering stem and the rust has probably taken at least 2mm off the diameter above the race area. It would probably be OK, but I think I'm just going to replace it. I was also going to have to deal with a broken steering stop on the lower triple, so this makes the decision to get another piece even easier.

 

[SONICJK]

Looks to be in fine condition to me ???

Kidding of course.
I'd give that whole bike a good once twice over.

 

[noble]

all that is now is scrap metal, lol, replace that!

 

[krafty]

Yeah, already found another one. That is by far the worst corrosion on the bike (except for the battery box, which isn't a safety item). To contrast, things like the brake drum linings are pristine. It's weird. Oh well.