ron@wjvax.UUCP (Ron Christian) (10/03/84)
(This could be you!) Here's a problem you don't see every day: I have an '84 Suzuki 1100EZ I bought in September of '84. After about 3K miles there developed in the front end a pronounced up and down motion during braking. The frequency of the pistoning effect was directly related to speed. At low speeds it was about like riding a merry-go-round horse, but at freeway speeds (or more) it was a real thrill. After 5K miles the front brake was an automatic suicide lever. Squeeze here to lose control. The mechanic at the (Suzuki) shop said the problem was defuctive front disks. Apperantly the disks were not sturdy enough or something, and after a few thousand miles developed a warp. This coupled with the anti- dive spells jackhammer effect. Funny, when I had taken it in earlier for some other work, (at a different shop) the mechanic THERE said afterward that they had noticed some warpage in the front disks and had replaced them on warranty. Hmmm... Anyway, I got the front disks replaced (again?) on warranty, and the problem DID go away. The new disks were supposedly heavier ones Suzuki made to cure the problem. (They looked the same to me.) Now I have 13K miles on the bike and the problem is back. Methinks a definate pattern is developing. Of course, the warranty is expired now. I have been considering aftermarket disks (about an $80 investment), but I'm deathly afraid they will only last 5K miles. Soooo, I'd like to hear from others out there in net land who might have had the same problem before I do anything. I don't want to be treating the symptom and missing the problem. Hows abouts it? "Trivia is important." Ron Christian (syntax bug) Watkins-Johnson Co. San Jose, Calif. (...ios!wjvax!ron) -- "Trivia is important." Ron Christian (syntax bug) Watkins-Johnson Co. San Jose, Calif. (...ios!wjvax!ron)
roland@inmet.UUCP (10/09/84)
#R:wjvax:-21300:inmet:3600001:000:411 inmet!roland Oct 8 00:24:00 1984 Your warrantee should not have expired even though the X months/X miles may be past. I don't know the details for each manufacturer and state - however, most repairs are not considered complete if the problem recurs within a short time. Also, some manufacturers (e.g., BMW) cover over-the-counter parts for some specified time (six months). Check with your dealer and your regional customer representative.
grego@athena.UUCP (Grego Sanguinetti) (10/11/84)
Yes, Suzuki should have covered the second fix. I had to have the
top end of my Interceptor replaced after the warrantee had officialy
expired. Honda replaced it at no charge since they determined it was
an early production materials problem. I've never had experience with
Suzuki's warrantee policies since none of my two Suzuki EVER had a
problem.
Grego Sanguinetti
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