rust on fork stantion K5 - SV650.org

26-07-06, 10:14 AM

about a month ago I decided to give my sv650s a really thorough clean so I stripped all the plastic off, with the front fairing off I got a really good look at the fork stantions and I found small rust pits just above the bottom yoke on one of the stantions, the bike is only just coming up to 1 year old so I shot over to my dealer and submitted it as a warranty claim.

It took Suzuki 3 weeks to respond but I have a new pair of fork stantions waiting at the dealer, getting them fitted on 11th next month - result

So fair warning to K5 owners - watch out for rust breaking through the chrome on the fork stantions it could have been a bad batch.

Dealer is Marriott motorcycles, Birkenhead and I have no complaints about them (yet)

Stu · 26-07-06, 10:16 AM

Do you have any pics?
Would be helpful when I come up against - they all do that sir response

26-07-06, 10:29 AM

I noticed a couple of spots on my K3 the other day, that is only two years old. Can one polish them out?

TSM · 26-07-06, 10:44 AM

From a functional stance i think it no problem if its above the bottom yoke. Its more likley to happen there as it does not get cleaned as often. I would say give it a clean then wipe it over with some wd or other oily stuff to keep it from getting rusty again. I am only taking about the part above the bottom yoke.

26-07-06, 01:55 PM

thats ace... i ahve them on mine now.. mins a year old too......

gonna give esb a call

26-07-06, 04:41 PM

Warranty is 24 months from first registration.

I initially cleaned up the stantions with autosol and sprayed them with ACF50 - that made them look good as new.

26-07-06, 10:14 AM	#1
hutchy Guest Posts: n/a	rust on fork stantion K5 about a month ago I decided to give my sv650s a really thorough clean so I stripped all the plastic off, with the front fairing off I got a really good look at the fork stantions and I found small rust pits just above the bottom yoke on one of the stantions, the bike is only just coming up to 1 year old so I shot over to my dealer and submitted it as a warranty claim. It took Suzuki 3 weeks to respond but I have a new pair of fork stantions waiting at the dealer, getting them fitted on 11th next month - result So fair warning to K5 owners - watch out for rust breaking through the chrome on the fork stantions it could have been a bad batch. Dealer is Marriott motorcycles, Birkenhead and I have no complaints about them (yet)

26-07-06, 10:44 AM	#4
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	From a functional stance i think it no problem if its above the bottom yoke. Its more likley to happen there as it does not get cleaned as often. I would say give it a clean then wipe it over with some wd or other oily stuff to keep it from getting rusty again. I am only taking about the part above the bottom yoke. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

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26-07-06, 10:16 AM	#2
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Do you have any pics? Would be helpful when I come up against - they all do that sir response

26-07-06, 10:29 AM	#3
bobit69 Guest Posts: n/a	I noticed a couple of spots on my K3 the other day, that is only two years old. Can one polish them out?

26-07-06, 01:55 PM	#5
graphikill Guest Posts: n/a	thats ace... i ahve them on mine now.. mins a year old too...... gonna give esb a call

26-07-06, 04:41 PM	#6
hutchy Guest Posts: n/a	Warranty is 24 months from first registration. I initially cleaned up the stantions with autosol and sprayed them with ACF50 - that made them look good as new.