Posted by Bruce Clarke on February 03, 2000 at 15:57:22:
In Reply to: Valve clearance, performance, and QC posted by Jim on February 03, 2000 at 06:46:50:
>I recently got a Savage and have been less than >impressed with Suzuki's quality control. Tires >were overinflated, oil was overfilled, back >wheel was on crooked, welds look sloppy, etc....
Well, the first three items are entirely the dealership's fault, as it is up to them to inspect the bike thoroughly before the customer gets it. Sloppy welds - it's a budget bike. I notice that Harleys have much nicer welds - and cost four times as much.
>If it's the former, how often should you check >the clearance (the book interval seems a little >too long)?
Assuming this was a new Savage, the valve check is done after only 1000 KM (about 600 miles). Even if the bike left the factory with the valve clearance not set right I'd think that's not enough miles to do any damage.