Clutch lever falls off 05 busa with 350miles!!
- Thread starter Spoolingteg
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In your original post you said the lever fell off, that is only possible if the security nut on the bottom comes off and the bolt backs out from the top.
In your last post you said the dealer is saying it is from being laid down.
Do you have pictures of this magical lever?
It is interesting that you so quickly resorted to flinging about derogatory names at people who are trying to open your eyes to the fact that you should take some responsibility for your own actions.
In your last post you said the dealer is saying it is from being laid down.
Do you have pictures of this magical lever?
It is interesting that you so quickly resorted to flinging about derogatory names at people who are trying to open your eyes to the fact that you should take some responsibility for your own actions.
whats with the pipes? I want that too.
They look like black sleeves over stock cans. Can you explain this to me also?
willgetbusa
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i would fight it if the stealer don't fix it for free.
#cruncherbusa
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what actions?
It's a new bike so you didn't just pick it up from the dealer with 350 miles on it....in the time that you have had the bike did you check anything on it other than the gas gauge
If the lever was loose when the bike was delivered....it either had to get alot looser or something else had to happen to it while you had it for it to fall off like it did.
We all need to do some sort of pre ride inspection before we ride....at least take a look at your tires and check your controls.
Most people would say it's a "NEW" bike I shouldn't have to do anything.
Wrong
Why do you think new vehicles come with warranties....things do go wrong. Most people think that the first service is just a oil change, thats part of it....but the most important part of it is to check everything on the bike to make sure that everything is tight and adjusted properly.
I'm sorry to hear that your having problems with the bike and the dealer.
We hear from alot of new owners here at H.org asking about every little noise or smell that their new bike makes....is this normal
or how is this supposed to work
I would sure hope that since your bike is "NEW" and that you are allready pushing it well into TRIPLE DIGITS that you have done atleast one pre flight check.
Good luck with the repairs and let us know how it works out.
If the lever was loose when the bike was delivered....it either had to get alot looser or something else had to happen to it while you had it for it to fall off like it did.
We all need to do some sort of pre ride inspection before we ride....at least take a look at your tires and check your controls.
Most people would say it's a "NEW" bike I shouldn't have to do anything.
Wrong
Why do you think new vehicles come with warranties....things do go wrong. Most people think that the first service is just a oil change, thats part of it....but the most important part of it is to check everything on the bike to make sure that everything is tight and adjusted properly.
I'm sorry to hear that your having problems with the bike and the dealer.
We hear from alot of new owners here at H.org asking about every little noise or smell that their new bike makes....is this normal
I would sure hope that since your bike is "NEW" and that you are allready pushing it well into TRIPLE DIGITS that you have done atleast one pre flight check.
Good luck with the repairs and let us know how it works out.
Also posted by Spoolingteg How come their are so many flamers here, you guys ASSuME that I ride without gear and/or helmet and assume I am going to sue?? [/QUOTE]
Not an assumption, you clearly stated that you were "going to sue their ass".
You've left the dealership - negligence on their part simply cannot be proven. Someone with a grudge against you or a 'prankster' could have loosened the nut while your bike was sitting at the local Slurp and Burp. Even a mediocre lawyer could turn it around on you to suggest negligence on your part -- ["failure to exercise the care that a prudent person usu. exercises" - Websters].
I realize you were ticked off, but I join those 'flamers' who are telling you to please take a breath and relax. You're young, you have a what sounds like a good career, you have a nice bike, good weather is coming.
Take care...
Should be done before every ride, Really should be done before you plan any highspeed jaunts....
http://www.ama-cycle.org/roadride/preridechklist.asp
And for some light reading about it....
http://www.ama-cycle.org/roadride/preridechk.asp
It takes all of a few minutes to do.
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http://www.ama-cycle.org/roadride/preridechklist.asp
And for some light reading about it....
http://www.ama-cycle.org/roadride/preridechk.asp
It takes all of a few minutes to do.
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12 MONTH,12,000 MILES. ON ALL PARTS........
If he got a citation, he must deal with the consequences and pay it because he did something wrong.
If it gets stolen, the crook would pay for it (money or time in jail) because he did something wrong.
If the clutch lever falls off, the dealer should pay because they did something wrong.
Makes sense doesn't it?
That's like driving a car, having the hood fly open slamming into the windshield and shattering it, and having all sorts of eye injuries due to the glass. Now imagine everyone saying its your fault because you didn't tighten the hood bolts when you bought it.
Better yet, I'll say it like this. You go to a Burger King and order a Whopper. When you sit down to eat it, you notice there is no lettuce. Do you take the sandwich home and put the lettuce in yourself, or do you take it back to the register because it supposed to come with lettuce. Even if you take it home and notice it, you'd probably want to take it back but choose not to because you'd probably be wasting more money on gas than what the lettuce is worth BUT, you'd still be tempted to take back that sandwich. Most of us don't bother to check it because we assume it was made properly. That is based on a $3 sandwich, why shouldn't we expect an $11,000 bike to be built correctly.
You mentioned tires in your earlier post. NO factory warranty covers tires because of their nature. We 'Busa pilots go through tires every 2000 miles or so. How often have you heard someone say, "Man! I need a new clutch lever because mine keeps falling off". That's just not supposed to happen dude.
The difference between my concept and yours is you feel the rider should check everything incase the dealer left something lose. I feel a rider should check everything but should not have to check everything because its the dealers obligation to put out a safe product.
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busa_boy_69
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Alright man I won't be as harsh as some others have been but I will give my honest .02 cents here. The number one thing you have done wrong here is that when you bought the bike from the dealer you seem to have just pulled out and took off riding on it. This is a big no no. Never ASSUME that it has been put together right. Ride it home and go over it head to toe making sure all your bolts and assemblys are tight and how they should be. You may have had some slackass back in the service department assemble your bike in a hurry on a saturday just thinking how ready he is to go home and party or something you never know. You pay 10 grand for a bike take a little effort into checking things on your own ya know? Secondly.......you are doing 125 mph with only 350 miles on this bike? Not good at all dude. You shouldn't be breaking 5,000 rpms until after you get the 600 mile service done. I know it's tempting but that is a vital time for your engines longevity. Honestly I don't think you are trying to dawg your bike out but you really should read through your manual a little bit and get familiar with some things before you go out riding again. And lastly I dunno if you have some already but honeslty dude you need some gear. All the pics you have put on the board you been helmet and gearless. Take it from someone thats been down the roadrash path you will thank everyone later. All in all man it sucks that all that happened to you but do what you gotta do to get it fixed and just take a little more initiative into your bike and you'll be a lot better off down the road. Welcome to the Busa by the way and wish you many safe miles.
BB69
BB69
I have to agree with busa boy 69 before rideing off on mine i went over it with a fine tooth comb and when i got home i went over it again i didnt find anything loose on mine and it seemes as if the stealership did a good job of setting it up but you never know .
For the dealership to shun you like that on this case is totally obscene. But - strong language and threats will get you nowhere fast. Their fault? Your fault? Indifferent. They should take care of the matter. PERIOD! Under warrantee. I know my dealership would.
If the actual piece of metal known as your 'clutch lever' fell-out - that is not the dealer's fault. The clutch lever comes assembled from Suzuki. The dealer attaches the "clutch lever assembly" to the left handle-bar. But there is a difference. If the entire assembly fell-off - that would be your dealers fault. But regardless of who needs to be blamed, they should just take ownership, and fix the problem.
For people saying that you should not have to check-out a bike that new from the dealer I pose this question - is this the first bike you've ever bought. Your a fool if thats what you think. Yeah it should be put together properly. But as much buzz and vibration that is created via the Busa - you do need pre-flight checks to be done to ensure your own safety. If your hopping on your Busa and doing 185 and think you can do this without inspecting your bike - your taking your LIFE into your own hands. Dont be the one who rust's a chain and then wonder why it falls off!! Take care of your bikes and your bikes will take care of you.
In this case - they should have tried to calm the customer and taken ownership of the problem. Sorry to hear they did not take the opportunity to fix your problem Bud. Find a new dealership to do your work and buying from in the future.
If the actual piece of metal known as your 'clutch lever' fell-out - that is not the dealer's fault. The clutch lever comes assembled from Suzuki. The dealer attaches the "clutch lever assembly" to the left handle-bar. But there is a difference. If the entire assembly fell-off - that would be your dealers fault. But regardless of who needs to be blamed, they should just take ownership, and fix the problem.
For people saying that you should not have to check-out a bike that new from the dealer I pose this question - is this the first bike you've ever bought. Your a fool if thats what you think. Yeah it should be put together properly. But as much buzz and vibration that is created via the Busa - you do need pre-flight checks to be done to ensure your own safety. If your hopping on your Busa and doing 185 and think you can do this without inspecting your bike - your taking your LIFE into your own hands. Dont be the one who rust's a chain and then wonder why it falls off!! Take care of your bikes and your bikes will take care of you.
In this case - they should have tried to calm the customer and taken ownership of the problem. Sorry to hear they did not take the opportunity to fix your problem Bud. Find a new dealership to do your work and buying from in the future.
IScream
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I will admit that I probably don't check the bike over as well as I should. The chain adjustment and oil level are the only things I can really say I check on a regular basis. Otherwise, I try to give it a good look over at wash time.
What do you all consider a proper pre-ride inspection for the Busa?
-Chris
What do you all consider a proper pre-ride inspection for the Busa?
-Chris
busa_boy_69
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Well I just check all the visable bolts real quick for signs of a loose one. Check my throttle cable play real quick and see if it's where it should be. Take a look at the swingarm and tire to make sure the tread is still looking good and that the chain is lubed and that the slack is correct. Also not to sound anal retentive but I park my bike right next to my air compressor so I tend to check my tire pressure very frequently. Thats something a lot of people overlook but riding on the wrong pressure can be very bad. Also just work ur clutch and brake levers once or twice and see if everything FEELS right. Chances are if they are loose you will feel it before you ride. Overall man it's better to find something wrong with your bike and not be able to ride then be riding your bike and find something and not be able to stop. My .02
I too have been guilty of not checking from time to time. But you have to acknowledge your checklist. It is important.
I check oil, brake, and clutch fluids. Lube chain at 200 mile intervals. Check chain tension. Quick visual over seals.
Then I'm gone! Takes 60 seconds. Worth it if you ask me. Once a week I will go over bike and check that things are tight and in order.
I check oil, brake, and clutch fluids. Lube chain at 200 mile intervals. Check chain tension. Quick visual over seals.
Then I'm gone! Takes 60 seconds. Worth it if you ask me. Once a week I will go over bike and check that things are tight and in order.
what Busa boy 69 said plus i always look at my tires real good no nails or what have you, one time a piece of an old spark plug gave me a flat. i look at all the bolts around the bike and just kinnda check it out. you get to know your bike more as you inspect it and finding something not right just kinnda stands out
Sorry for the slow response guys, I have been away from the PC. Those are stock cans, modified by me. I bored them on both ends (inside of course) and painted them with flat black header paint. I am ordering a Yosh 4-2-1 soon and may get rid of these. They sound great, almost like my D&Ds I had on my 02LE.
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Projekt
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Good lesson to read the owner's manual and conduct a thorough pre-ride inspection frequently. Specially when new, do not rely on the assembly/prep techs to have snugged everything down correctly. Cliche warning: If you want it done right do it yourself. Just get over it but talk to the Sales manager and try to milk him for some free sh!t. Mention insurance liability, litigation and complaint letter to Suzuki corporate. I am sure he would be more than willing to hook you up with some gear in order to sweep it under the rug. Do you really need to time lost in a law office? You wouldn't get much if any lawyer would even touch it.
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