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Re: Frames cracking

Is that on an S Tim or the R, the Bitubo is the only unit that I know
of that replaces both the spring & rotary on the S whereas there are a
few for the R, let me know & I will price up for you (yes I can get
them .... I have a recollection they were priced same for S & R models)
regards,
Geoff

Tue Feb 21, 2006 5:47 pm

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been hearing a few horror stories about TL frames cracking across the web that mounts the rear shok, according to my source this occurs when the rotary goes...	Geoff Bergman geffattek	Dec 15, 2005 12:50 am
This happened to my TL 2 years ago. Frame was replaced by Suzuki. Binned the rotary damper. Now run a Bitubo shock with fantastic results. Best mod you can do...	Col ninja_col_uk	Jan 3, 2006 3:25 pm
Mine went sometime during last week - found it while cleaning the bike on Sunday. It probably explains the evil handling I was experiencing towards the end of...	griffittuk	Feb 21, 2006 10:27 am
Is that on an S Tim or the R, the Bitubo is the only unit that I know of that replaces both the spring & rotary on the S whereas there are a few for the R, let...	Geoff Bergman geffattek	Feb 21, 2006 5:47 pm
Geoff, I should have mentioned that it is a TLS. That is why I was specifying the Bitubo particularly - I'd not come across any others that replaced the...	Tim Griffiths griffittuk	Feb 21, 2006 10:49 pm
Tim, say your post on the Planet. I got mine from Steve and did the write up on replacement. You can't go wrong mate. Col (Chats) ... This mail sent through...	c4col@... ninja_col_uk	Feb 22, 2006 8:17 am
Also happened to my TL. Suzuki would not replace the frame but I had it repaired very nicely and it's been fine since. I ditched the rotary damper in favour of...	Chris Chappell chris_tl1000	Jan 3, 2006 3:45 pm

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