forks potential problem? - SV650.org

08-02-05, 07:38 PM

on cleaning my sv today i noticed that on the front of the forks by the front mudguard it seems to be a different finish(like an orange peel) its still the same colour and is not ruff its still nice and smooth but only noticable when u get really close.its only 1inch wide and 2 inch long in the same place on both forks.is this corrosion as ive only had it since october and yes ive ridden it every day since i have bought it.
cant remeber if any of my previous bikes/scooters did the same.
should i complain to suzuki as i have only had it for 4months or is this normal and wont cause any major corrosion

08-02-05, 08:15 PM

Probably the laquer finish discolouring. This is Suzuki's way of making the forks last the 12mth warantee. Give it another bad winter....

08-02-05, 08:17 PM

its not discoloured just different in texture slightly dimply.my warrenty is longer than a yr think its 2,but after 4months is shouldnt be doing anything unterward?

08-02-05, 08:34 PM

The older SVs all did that, I think people called it pitting. It was usually fixed under warranty. I wasn't aware of a problem with the K4, but it wouldn't surprise me if it's basically the same thing.

08-02-05, 08:37 PM

nope, mine was like that from new, I think it's something to do with the way the forks are made.. don't think it's corrosion...

Sid Squid · 08-02-05, 10:14 PM

The inner faces of the sliders aren't polished quite as well as the bits that are on show, could this be the "dimply" texture you refer to?

08-02-05, 10:14 PM

sounds good to me rukus.its so subtle no change in colour and even and identical either side so found it hard to be corrosion cos corrosion isnt normally even like this,ill ask at my dealer when i go to get my scorpion fitted on friday

northwind · 09-02-05, 12:05 AM

+1 for Sid Squid...

08-02-05, 07:38 PM	#1
goldengraemes Guest Posts: n/a	forks potential problem? on cleaning my sv today i noticed that on the front of the forks by the front mudguard it seems to be a different finish(like an orange peel) its still the same colour and is not ruff its still nice and smooth but only noticable when u get really close.its only 1inch wide and 2 inch long in the same place on both forks.is this corrosion as ive only had it since october and yes ive ridden it every day since i have bought it. cant remeber if any of my previous bikes/scooters did the same. should i complain to suzuki as i have only had it for 4months or is this normal and wont cause any major corrosion

08-02-05, 10:14 PM	#6
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	The inner faces of the sliders aren't polished quite as well as the bits that are on show, could this be the "dimply" texture you refer to? __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

09-02-05, 12:05 AM	#8
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	+1 for Sid Squid... __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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08-02-05, 08:15 PM	#2
snoopy Guest Posts: n/a	Probably the laquer finish discolouring. This is Suzuki's way of making the forks last the 12mth warantee. Give it another bad winter....

08-02-05, 08:17 PM	#3
goldengraemes Guest Posts: n/a	its not discoloured just different in texture slightly dimply.my warrenty is longer than a yr think its 2,but after 4months is shouldnt be doing anything unterward?

08-02-05, 08:34 PM	#4
Carsick Guest Posts: n/a	The older SVs all did that, I think people called it pitting. It was usually fixed under warranty. I wasn't aware of a problem with the K4, but it wouldn't surprise me if it's basically the same thing.

08-02-05, 08:37 PM	#5
rukus Guest Posts: n/a	nope, mine was like that from new, I think it's something to do with the way the forks are made.. don't think it's corrosion...