Twister NOS
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First off, let me state that I have read almost every post since the "beginning" in regards to this issue. Please do not hammer me for asking this. I know there is No Recall in regards to this issue, but there is a service bulletin. With that said...
Facts:
2002 Busa
7000 miles, second owner
No warrenty that I know of
Starter Clanks/clunks during starting
Problem started about 300 miles ago and has be getting worst
Good evening all, I really need someones help about this. I stopped by the local (Miami, FL) Suzuki dealer (Cutler Ridge Powersports) today and spoke to the service tech about a starting problem and asked about a recall/service bulletin on this (did my research before, but wanted to play dumb). The guy assured me (made me feel like a fool) that there was no recall or service bulletin about starting problem and started to type on the computer. After a couple minutes (he got side tracked with a phone call and what not, stated that there was nothing about it and said he has seen two problems like what I am saying. Usually they come in with a broken case. Tried giving up a little info, but he didn't want to hear it. Told me to take off the service cover and check for broken teeth, if I had teeth missing, just replace the gear and I should be good to go.... Left the dealer a little upset, but hey, whatever. Got home and took the busa apart and found the cover, started taking it off and noticed a little oil, so I stopped and tighten it back up.
I need some steps. I figured I would start off tomorrow by calling around to different dealer and getting as much info as I can, see if anyone would say; "hey ya, Suzuki will cover that, just bring the bike in and give us a day or so." If I can't get a good answer, I was going to call Suzuki of American and ask around there. If all signs point to no, what should be the next step? I have no problem working on the bike myself, so I figured I should just buy the $250 beefy starter gear/titanium sleeve and install it with a new gasket. Should that cure it? I can't afford to have the dealer to this work; shoot, I really can't afford the starter gear, but hey, I love to ride! Does this sound like a good plan of attack? Anyone from these parts know of somewhere that will hook a brother up?
Facts:
2002 Busa
7000 miles, second owner
No warrenty that I know of
Starter Clanks/clunks during starting
Problem started about 300 miles ago and has be getting worst
Good evening all, I really need someones help about this. I stopped by the local (Miami, FL) Suzuki dealer (Cutler Ridge Powersports) today and spoke to the service tech about a starting problem and asked about a recall/service bulletin on this (did my research before, but wanted to play dumb). The guy assured me (made me feel like a fool) that there was no recall or service bulletin about starting problem and started to type on the computer. After a couple minutes (he got side tracked with a phone call and what not, stated that there was nothing about it and said he has seen two problems like what I am saying. Usually they come in with a broken case. Tried giving up a little info, but he didn't want to hear it. Told me to take off the service cover and check for broken teeth, if I had teeth missing, just replace the gear and I should be good to go.... Left the dealer a little upset, but hey, whatever. Got home and took the busa apart and found the cover, started taking it off and noticed a little oil, so I stopped and tighten it back up.
I need some steps. I figured I would start off tomorrow by calling around to different dealer and getting as much info as I can, see if anyone would say; "hey ya, Suzuki will cover that, just bring the bike in and give us a day or so." If I can't get a good answer, I was going to call Suzuki of American and ask around there. If all signs point to no, what should be the next step? I have no problem working on the bike myself, so I figured I should just buy the $250 beefy starter gear/titanium sleeve and install it with a new gasket. Should that cure it? I can't afford to have the dealer to this work; shoot, I really can't afford the starter gear, but hey, I love to ride! Does this sound like a good plan of attack? Anyone from these parts know of somewhere that will hook a brother up?