**** new bike won't start only had it 3 days !

never ever any probs in the rain, and always started first time everytime since new! even the coldest days.....

Originally Posted by leegriffiths128

Amark I must have an exception to the rule then.

Mine has been an absolute dog this week in the rain

Mis-firing all over the place and cutting out at lights...very embarrassing

Should be getting a fender extender from daddy sperm soon so hopefully that will cure the problem

Lee i suppose it depends on the preperation your dealer did and the servicing you get.

never was a problem on my svs and it was ridden everyday rain hail or shine .

I did fit a fender extender and used some nifty silicone based grease on the front plug cap, but even before that i never had any issues it was more preventative than necessary (the thought of conking out in the middle of nowhere is not a option i like)

anyway the TDM just takes anything i can throw at it in its stride.

[steveg]

AA came out today

AA said
"Keeps cutting out when cold , engine idles ok when warm , possible choke / ECU fault refer to dealer "
Highways sending van out within the hour .
Lets see how the dealers handles this , as if not happy going straight to Suzuki GB , re sales not fit for purpose.

Will see how it goes , hopefilly Highways will do a good job , quickly !

Cheers Steve

[steveg]

Wife phones

Someone in a van sent from Highways has come to collect bike , by his self & wants her to help load bike in the back of the van !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now I'm angry , come out of work load bike into back of van .

Speak to Suzuki GB to register my disgust . Will also be writting to them .

Waiting on comeback from Highways , as really close to get money back as bike not fit for purpose .

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by steveg

Someone in a van sent from Highways has come to collect bike , by his self & wants her to help load bike in the back of the van !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thats taking the p*ss

With a ramp the guy should have been able to do it himself anyway.

Hope this isn't an indication of Highways abilities.

[steveg]

just got a call from Highways

Problem was that one of the plugs had gone down & was only running on 1 cyclinder

As I had used in terrential rain asked if it was a problem with plug getting damp , however told it was dry & just a duff plug.

I have since heard of another 2 plug fails on new SV 's maybe a duff batch of plugs?

They are dropping it back tomorrow

Hopefully this saga is over & I can enjoy my sv !

Take it easy

Cheers Steve

hi steveg,
sounds like your in my neck of the woods because highways is my local suzuki dealer, from previous experience once highways have had your money the after sales is crap.i hope on this occasion they have sorted your problem
pm me if you fancy a ride out one of the evenings or weekends, we will be at the stormy petol and bassets pole most weeks when the weather has dry'd up a bit.
daz

[steveg]

Will take u up on a ride out dude in the better weather .

cheers Steve

[steveg]

Got bike back today , dropped back by mechanic who showed me duff plug that he had taken out , ( he has replaced both btw) , seemed a nice bloke.

Asked if it was a problem with damp getting into front plug , but said no it was dry just a duff plug .

Spoke to Cust service bloke who appoligised asked him to supply & fit fender extender as a good will gesture which he has agreed to do when I get 600 mile service next weekend .

Hopefully thats it sorted

Cheers Steve