mango_sv Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 So last night I decided after work I would change my chain and sprockets and found a shitty surprise. Left side spar where it welds to the cast swing arm mount is cracked straight thru the weld. I've owned this bike since new, never down, never dropped. WTF?So now I'm at a loss. In a month I'm supposed to leave for TN on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Any type of warranty left? Maybe call Suzuki and ask them if there's anything they would be willing to do? Look bad in press if you die riding their product due to manufacture defect, regardless of warranty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I would talk to a regional suzuki rep and see what they suggest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?nav=item.view&id=271438963468&alt=web Get some tools and some beer and get busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 If you switch frames ill buy the frame and title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I'm on mobile is this a 650 or 1000? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Got a buddy who welds aluminum professionally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I'm on mobile is this a 650 or 1000?his profile says 1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 his profile says 1000Thanks. It doesn't show the "bikes" displayed in mobile view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Thanks. It doesn't show the "bikes" displayed in mobile view yup that's why i replied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweak740 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 get it welded, should be easy for any "decent" welder to do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Could Rawlins87 fix that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Could Rawlins87 fix that?That's who I was thinking, too, but I also know aluminum is particularly finicky, which is why it's usually robot welded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Aluminum isn't bad to weld if you have a TIG setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I probably should've read this thread and saw he already posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_sv Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Plan is to trailer it up to the closest Suzuki dealer (40 miles away) and see who I can speak to or who to contact. Warranty went out at 5 yrs. You can tell its a shitty weld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 That's not pretty! Interesting that there was a run of Yamaha FZ1's from the same era--'07 thru '09-ish--that had aluminum frame weld issues. The dealers were getting authorization from Yamaha to replace the frames back then, but presume an out-of-warranty issue nearly 7 years after the build date would present a problem. Sorry to hear of your problems and good luck with the repairs!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 The TLS the SVs oldest sister had a history of cracking welds too. I believe there was actually a recall for some of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_sv Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Yea, I knew the TLS had some frame issues, along with the 05-06 GSXRs. but never heard of SV crackings, especially at the dead center of the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Tell them you're the original owner. Even if there isn't a recall it could be a known issue. I'd talk to as many people as I could in Suzuki customer service. It never hurts to ask. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_sv Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I'm gonna take the title with that shows original ownership. And pictures don't do it justice. Pictures also don't show that it's a clean bike that's never been down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_sv Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Plus Suzuki's website only has phone #s to call. And I know they could tell me tough luck, but I gotta at least show them and see if it is something that has been on going or just shitty luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantahertzdonut Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Worst case, a frame swap isn't tough. I did it on my 00 and took my time and it was only a couple days. Hardest part was removing the engine, which you lay the frame on its side and undo the bolts. Slide the frame away and bring in the new one. Then prop the whole assembly back upright and reassemble. You will need some special tools for removing the swingarm and engine. I think guys on the SV forum rent them, or if you know anyone with a mill and broaching tool you can do as I did and make them yourself. Tank, fork, subframe, swingarm, frame, engine, wheels, and some hardware. That's about all it came down to before changing the frame. Take pictures of any wire routings and junctions before disassembling so you have a reference. It's also a good time to change your fork oil since the whole front will be off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Whatever happened with thjs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_sv Posted July 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 As it currently sits.Why it currently sits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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