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Title: LH cover....annoying disappearing act Post by Blueshift on 03/05/06 at 21:28:15 Hi all, Does anyone have problem with their LH cover (the painted cover on the left that covered the CDI box) that just flew off? I have this happened twice already on the freeway...tired of replacing it (at about $89+tax a piece from the stealer)...so for now, my Savage kinda looks like a rat's bike without the LH cover ;D |
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Title: Re: LH cover....annoying disappearing act Post by threezukes on 03/05/06 at 21:35:56 wow!! $89 just for a piece of the cheapest metal that Suzuki could find...The shop that overhauled my engine replaced the old bolts or whatever they were with allen bolts and they seem to work, but I'm gonna go check to see how tight they are now. |
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Title: Re: LH cover....annoying disappearing act Post by Max_Morley on 03/05/06 at 22:14:37 A drop of blue locktite and shakeproof washer (star washer in some circles) go along way to preventing this from happening. Max |
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Title: Re: LH cover....annoying disappearing act Post by sluggo on 03/05/06 at 22:24:40 mine is held on by a zipp tie. ;D |
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Title: Re: LH cover....annoying disappearing act Post by Salad_Shaker on 03/06/06 at 01:09:23 My LH cover was missing when I bought The Lettuce, it too had fallen off on the road according to the seller. He'd cobbled up a replacement with a dark grey plastic box and some cable ties. Since its hidden behind my leg I don't notice. Still waiting for somebody to offer the piece on eBay while parting out a dead Savage (Hey Torque, you listening?) 'cause there's no way I'm paying dealer prices for a bit of tinwear. |
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Title: Re: LH cover....annoying disappearing act Post by Kropatchek on 03/06/06 at 02:32:22 Salad_Shaker wrote:
Have one available for postage cost. Greetz Kropatchek ;D |
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Title: Re: LH cover....annoying disappearing act Post by Salad_Shaker on 03/06/06 at 05:30:34 Deal done! Netherlands to Spain should be easy enough. Details to follow via e-mail. SS. |
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Title: Re: LH cover....annoying disappearing act Post by Savage_Rob on 03/06/06 at 06:33:42 Max_Morley wrote:
I haven't added the washer but Loctite works well for me so far. |
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Title: Re: LH cover....annoying disappearing act Post by slavy on 03/06/06 at 07:55:18 Yes indeed, It happened to me too. I even heard it rattling on the hwy behind me. I give it to the "human error factor" because I did not torqued it enough. And yes, I paid the price. Now- LOCKTITE every time. To tell You the truth, if You cover the screw once, the locktite stays there and You don't have to reaply it every time, but I have it right next to me, so why not. If it happens on the road I'd not be concerned about losing the cover again. This is another one of the CHEAP DESIGNED and MANUFACTURED Suzuki things. The "hook" ftom undeneath is very soft and bends, the rubber "condom" on top of it wear -out easy. The cover starts to vibrate and if the screw is the only thing that is holding the cover. |
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Title: Re: LH cover....annoying disappearing act Post by Salad_Shaker on 03/06/06 at 08:09:14 Someone parting out a "hurricane damaged Savage" is offering L & R side panels at 19$ a shot on US eBay. |
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Title: Re: LH cover....annoying disappearing act Post by SAMM on 03/06/06 at 10:22:02 Loose both side covers and the air box...Looks cleaner...IMO ;D ... My Mistress likes to be bloomer free |
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Title: Re: LH cover....annoying disappearing act Post by Blueshift on 03/06/06 at 12:48:08 Thanks to all for the suggestions....next time (if ever) for me, it's definitely locktite and zip tie...Oh well, live and learn ;D |
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