OB_Gary Evans
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Were the sub-frame failures the magnitude of Firestones tire problem with many deaths involved it would likely already have government attention. I have only heard of 2-3 failures due,it seems,to the use of additional luggage. The Suzuki manual does allow luggage if it does not alter the frame and stays within the overall allowable weight so technically its allowed. Problem is currently too small for NSTB to worry about as the failure rate is very low percentage wise with no injuries to date. It is very disappointing that Suzuki would acknowledge the problem by designing a steel sub-frame and then plan to charge for it but, the story isn't over yet.