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New Bike, Blown Head Gasket, Called Suzuki, Dealer Lied

Started by 06GSowner, July 12, 2006, 01:51:43 PM

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pantablo

#20
July 12, 2006, 10:01:46 PM
Quote from: Turd Ferguson on July 12, 2006, 03:36:10 PM
The only worry I have is that the shop may not do a thorough job replacing the gasket and checking for other damage (as Sledge said, a warped deck).

this is why you MUST document EVERYTHING now. all your phone calls, who you talked to and what they said and when. promises they made, etc...10 months down the line if something happens and they trace it to this problem or a related problem you'll have backup against them, if it comes up.

sucks to have a bad experience like that. I hate it when they make it sound like they're doing you a favor...THIS time...my ass.

keep us posted.
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Quote from: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 09:47:40 PM...not like normal sex, either...like sex with chicks.

blue05twin

#21
July 13, 2006, 01:22:57 PM
Any new's?
Pilot 22.5, Mid 65 , Mains 147.5, Mixture screw 3.5 turns out

Even if the voices aren't real they have some good ideas.

06GSowner

#22
July 13, 2006, 04:48:16 PM
Just got off work. Never did hear back from Suzuki. They are closed for today already so I can't give them a call back. I did call the dealer around 6 tonight, they close at 8. The tech said "We're working on it right now but won't be able to get it out for a test drive tonight because it just started raining again, but I will get it out first thing in the morning for the test ride as long as it is dry." . I guess we will see what has happened by early afternoon tomorrow. I wonder if Suzuki actually contacted them? Well I can at least hope to have my bike back for a ride tomorrow after work.

Unnamed

#23
July 13, 2006, 06:39:13 PM
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Unnamed

#25
July 13, 2006, 07:04:55 PM
Yes, but he asked for the new's. It was probably the most random apostrophe I'd ever seen, so I thought it deserved some attention.
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rangerbrown

#26
July 13, 2006, 07:15:23 PM
good stuff man, ride on. well at least tomarrow night any way
nee down mother F***ers

06GSowner

#27
July 13, 2006, 08:00:28 PM
I'm not getting too excited about tomorrow night. The dealer misses every deadline he gives me so might as well not get my hopes up yet. Will be nice to get back on it though. Hell I will probably have to re-learn everything from my first few days since it has been so long  :laugh:

bubba zanetti

#28
July 13, 2006, 08:37:21 PM
Quote from: 06GSowner on July 13, 2006, 08:00:28 PM
I'm not getting too excited about tomorrow night. The dealer misses every deadline he gives me so might as well not get my hopes up yet. Will be nice to get back on it though. Hell I will probably have to re-learn everything from my first few days since it has been so long  :laugh:

Did you take a picture of it so you know what bike to pick up?
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06GSowner

#29
July 13, 2006, 08:41:07 PM
Yea I have a few pictures saved on my computer, was going to print and take them to the dealership just to be sure! I think it only has 2 wheels.....

blue05twin

#30
July 13, 2006, 09:20:56 PM
Sorry man I'm not the best typist. ( sp ) and yes english is my second language.
Pilot 22.5, Mid 65 , Mains 147.5, Mixture screw 3.5 turns out

Even if the voices aren't real they have some good ideas.

pandy

#31
July 13, 2006, 09:22:57 PM
I think what Unnamed REALLY meant is that we're happy to have people of all nationalities and creeds, and it's so adorable the little quirks people bring to GSTwin with their uniqueness! He's just too bashful to say it that way....  :thumb: :kiss3:  :icon_mrgreen:
'06 SV650s (1 past Gixxer; 3 past GS500s)
I get blamed for EVERYTHING around here!
:woohoo:

TheGoodGuy

#32
July 14, 2006, 01:25:51 AM
suzuki is good about following up dealers.. i had a similar issue which the dealer didnt take responsiblity, suzuki gave them a beatdown..

needless to say that dealer is no longer around.

i must say suzuki stands behind its product..
'01 GS500. Mods: Katana Shock, Progessive Springs, BobB's V&H  Advancer Clone, JeffD's LED tail lights & LED licence plate bolt running lights, flanders superbike bars, magnet under the bike. Recent mods: Rejet with 20/62.5/145, 3 shims on needle, K&N Lunch box.

Unnamed

#33
July 14, 2006, 08:18:51 AM
Quote from: pandy on July 13, 2006, 09:22:57 PM
I think what Unnamed REALLY meant is that we're happy to have people of all nationalities and creeds, and it's so adorable the little quirks people bring to GSTwin with their uniqueness! He's just too bashful to say it that way....  :thumb: :kiss3:  :icon_mrgreen:

Exactly... thats why we keep Pandy around to translate!  :thumb:
1996 Black GS, stock except for where previous owner broke things
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pandy

#34
July 14, 2006, 08:25:31 AM
 I'm good at reading between the lines and into peoples' hearts....  ;) :laugh: :thumb:
'06 SV650s (1 past Gixxer; 3 past GS500s)
I get blamed for EVERYTHING around here!
:woohoo:

blue05twin

#35
July 14, 2006, 09:19:28 AM
Quote from: pandy on July 14, 2006, 08:25:31 AM
I'm good at reading between the lines and into peoples' hearts....  ;) :laugh: :thumb:

:thumb: :bowdown: :kiss3: 
Pilot 22.5, Mid 65 , Mains 147.5, Mixture screw 3.5 turns out

Even if the voices aren't real they have some good ideas.

06GSowner

#36
July 14, 2006, 02:19:02 PM
Head gasket now fixed, but the bike is "hanging up at 3000rpm". What does that mean? They are "hoping it will be done tomorrow".

aaronstj

#37
July 14, 2006, 02:27:26 PM
Mean they have to adjust the idle screw. :)

Or there's an air leak somewhere, I think, will do that.
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06GSowner

#38
July 15, 2006, 11:25:52 AM
Well we are now up to 18 days in the shop and they don't think that it will be fixed today so as of monday it will be 20 days in the shop. Monday will also mark the 30th day I have technically "owned" the bike even though I havent even seen it since the 1st of this month. :mad:  :2guns:  Suzuki and this dealer are not making friends with me.

rangerbrown

#39
July 15, 2006, 11:38:08 AM
here comes the new bike, here comes the new bike (wedding song)
nee down mother F***ers
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