busabob1300
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I have a 2000 busa with a 31,000 miles on it. On a bike trip the motor blew while riding @ 25MPH through a small town in Wis. (what really sucked was being 400 miles from home!). It sounded like the drive chain jumping when in reality it was 2 valve faces knocking around in the #3 cylinder. I pulled in the clutch when I heard the sound and the motor seized after about 2-3 seconds of making the sound. The damage was done - all 8 exhaust valves came down to the pistons to seize it. I can see through the #3 piston and the head is shot as well.
There were no indications that the chain was going (no noises, etc). What irritates me the most is the fact there was a recall (which was performed on the bike in Dec 2000) on the cam chain tensioner. Suzuki must know this is a weak part of the motor. I'm wondering how many others like me are out there.
On a related point, how many warranty hours did the dealer others with the '00 recall show on your repair order invoice? I'm concerned the dealer short-cutted the recall repair.
There were no indications that the chain was going (no noises, etc). What irritates me the most is the fact there was a recall (which was performed on the bike in Dec 2000) on the cam chain tensioner. Suzuki must know this is a weak part of the motor. I'm wondering how many others like me are out there.
On a related point, how many warranty hours did the dealer others with the '00 recall show on your repair order invoice? I'm concerned the dealer short-cutted the recall repair.