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Message started by Tiefighterpilot on 07/06/10 at 20:11:01

Title: rear suspension bolt (bottom) spinning
Post by Tiefighterpilot on 07/06/10 at 20:11:01

I was just tightening the bolts... and right rear bottom bolt just kept spinning.... yes I was holding the other end so it should have tightened. I guess it is stripped. Anyone else have issues with savage nuts and bolts?

Should I replace this? or is this the way it is on the suspension bolt.

Title: Re: rear suspension bolt (bottom) spinning
Post by verslagen1 on 07/06/10 at 20:13:06

replace it

Title: Re: rear suspension bolt (bottom) spinning
Post by Tiefighterpilot on 07/06/10 at 20:14:53

Thanks.

So far, it seems that suzuki really used cheap bolts, nuts and screws. I guess they needed to save $1.

Title: Re: rear suspension bolt (bottom) spinning
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/07/10 at 05:13:23

IDK about their other bikes, but the nuts/bolts on this one are crappy.

Title: Re: rear suspension bolt (bottom) spinning
Post by Tiefighterpilot on 07/12/10 at 13:55:23

day 6 since ordering the bolts from Cheapparts. Even did it expedited. Sheesh.... I hate not having a bike to ride. Almost want to get a spare parts bike.

Title: Re: rear suspension bolt (bottom) spinning
Post by WD on 07/12/10 at 16:51:37

Could be worse... Intruders thread the front axle into the lower fork leg, without anti-seize...

There is a reason for the old saying about Jap bikes: Ends in A may be okay, ends in I don't bother to try...

I'd still rather play with the Savage than my 63 Honda though. Least I can get most Savage parts.

I'm replacing my bolts as they break with hardened stainless steel. At least nothing critical has broken, yet.