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Message started by Demin on 06/15/14 at 07:00:28

Title: quality control.
Post by Demin on 06/15/14 at 07:00:28

There has been many questions about Suzuki quality control.What size tires you can run...etc.
Here is a pic of how bad Suzuki's quality control is.I've been running 150/90-15 tires.I usually use IRC Wyld flares.My orange bike I had Maxxis classics on it.They have always fit without a problem.Not even iffy.
This is the same tire on my other purple one I built awhile back.Rubs bad at over 65mph.Over a 1/4" difference in the swingarm brace.Just measured another one I have.But it's bent in the back so I can't use it.Thank goodness I have a 140 spare.

http://p1.bikepics.com/2014/06/15/bikepics-2676100-800.jpg

Title: Re: quality control.
Post by ToesNose on 06/16/14 at 04:06:48

1/4" difference....YIKES!

Title: Re: quality control.
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/16/14 at 04:48:09

Well,, isnt that a confidence builder.,.

Title: Re: quality control.
Post by Demin on 06/16/14 at 06:30:02

I know it's been talked about when pulling the engine that some will come out and some the head has to come off first.I'm sure there is a little difference in tire specs too.But this is the same brand,style and size I've ran before.
I will eventually pull the swingarm,cut the brace,move it and reweld it.But for now my 140 spare is going on.

Title: Re: quality control.
Post by Demin on 08/30/14 at 08:01:04

I figured since the Grape Ape was down due to the starter problem,I might as well fix the swingarm problem too.

Damage to the brand new tire.Happened at high speed.

http://p1.bikepics.com/2014/08/30/bikepics-2692988-800.jpg

Took out about 5/8" of material then rewelded the piece back in.Should have more than enough room now.

http://p1.bikepics.com/2014/08/30/bikepics-2692985-800.jpg

http://p1.bikepics.com/2014/08/30/bikepics-2692986-800.jpg

Title: Re: quality control.
Post by Demin on 08/31/14 at 13:24:17

Plenty of room now to fit that 150/90-15 in there,without rubbing.

http://p1.bikepics.com/2014/08/31/bikepics-2693189-800.jpg
http://p1.bikepics.com/2014/08/31/bikepics-2693190-800.jpg
http://p1.bikepics.com/2014/08/31/bikepics-2693191-800.jpg