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Huss · 07-29-2002, 06:19 AM

Still worthless!

Huss · 07-29-2002, 06:29 AM

Suzuki were the worst people I have ever dealt with. Yup, mine slipped too at that point. Originally I put stiffer clutch springs in from a CBX, which helped a bit. Then, I found out from a buddy that if you complained enough, there was a new clutch pack fix that you would get, and I did. But of course they said mine was the only one that did that... My rear suspension damper failed (leaked) at 5000 miles. I asked for a warranty replacement. They refused saying it was a wear and tear item and that that I could have a new one for $1100! When I mentioned that how many Suzukis did they think they would sell if customers were aware that the life-expectancy was 5000 miles, they hung up on me! Of course I just got on the internet and bought an Ohlins for $550 direct from the European distributor and that transformed the bike. Now that I have fixed all the junk on the Tl, I really love riding it and until Aprilia comes out with a bike that outperrforms it (motor-wise), i'll be holding on to it. Oh, and they claim that they never heard of the frame breaking either.... I actually contacted the DMV regarding this but they did not want to know.

Huss · 07-29-2002, 06:43 AM

2 recalls in the 2001 model year, none thereafter. Which is why I bought a 2002. And yet the 36000 mile tests that received massive praise were on 2001 bikes. I find it highly amusing that you mention purchase price, especially when you are dealing with Harleys. They defined the term "Vaseline Tax". And I thought we were talking about reliability of current bikes. Stepping back 18 years to pick a bike is mighty risky. Can you imagine what I could do if I started picking out older Harleys?! Funny you should mention the 1200, yes mine did need a stator replaced, but after 115, 000 miles. And it didn't fail me on the side of the road, I just noticed that the charging was getting weaker. It took a day for me and a friend to replace that. But one failure in 115000 miles is not too shappy, on an 18 year old bike.

Ok, I'll leave you with the last word because I'm bored with this now so enjoy, just be gentle! Oh and ignore all those broken down Harleys that I always see on the side of the freeway every weekend here in California...

07-29-2002, 06:19 AM	#71
Huss Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 238	Re: Time for Harley to invest in the next generation Still worthless!

07-29-2002, 06:29 AM	#72
Huss Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 238	Re: Lighter note! Suzuki were the worst people I have ever dealt with. Yup, mine slipped too at that point. Originally I put stiffer clutch springs in from a CBX, which helped a bit. Then, I found out from a buddy that if you complained enough, there was a new clutch pack fix that you would get, and I did. But of course they said mine was the only one that did that... My rear suspension damper failed (leaked) at 5000 miles. I asked for a warranty replacement. They refused saying it was a wear and tear item and that that I could have a new one for $1100! When I mentioned that how many Suzukis did they think they would sell if customers were aware that the life-expectancy was 5000 miles, they hung up on me! Of course I just got on the internet and bought an Ohlins for $550 direct from the European distributor and that transformed the bike. Now that I have fixed all the junk on the Tl, I really love riding it and until Aprilia comes out with a bike that outperrforms it (motor-wise), i'll be holding on to it. Oh, and they claim that they never heard of the frame breaking either.... I actually contacted the DMV regarding this but they did not want to know.

07-29-2002, 06:43 AM	#73
Huss Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 238	Re: Time for Harley to invest in the next generation 2 recalls in the 2001 model year, none thereafter. Which is why I bought a 2002. And yet the 36000 mile tests that received massive praise were on 2001 bikes. I find it highly amusing that you mention purchase price, especially when you are dealing with Harleys. They defined the term "Vaseline Tax". And I thought we were talking about reliability of current bikes. Stepping back 18 years to pick a bike is mighty risky. Can you imagine what I could do if I started picking out older Harleys?! Funny you should mention the 1200, yes mine did need a stator replaced, but after 115, 000 miles. And it didn't fail me on the side of the road, I just noticed that the charging was getting weaker. It took a day for me and a friend to replace that. But one failure in 115000 miles is not too shappy, on an 18 year old bike. Ok, I'll leave you with the last word because I'm bored with this now so enjoy, just be gentle! Oh and ignore all those broken down Harleys that I always see on the side of the freeway every weekend here in California...

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