Posted by WD on July 28, 2003 at 08:08:06:
In Reply to: Re: Crankshaft nut cover posted by digital_trucker on July 27, 2003 at 05:28:22:
It disrupts the smooth side flow of the cover. Designers care only about looks, not if the part functions. Plus, by making the bike owner servicable, they cut into the company profit margins. Suzuki sells bikes cheaply, and makes the real money off of parts and service labor.
-WD