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davefirestorm:
I bought a new 650 Burgman December 2016 now covered 22,000 miles.The “Quality” on it a joke😡,you need to remove plastics to do anything the centre stand both wheels and exhaust are heavily corroded even though it’s garaged and kept clean.Problems so far are brakes continually seize due to pistons sticking ( common on these scooters ) making maneuvering around hard,all wheel bearings failed the rear collapsed !! Radiator needed replacing last year crush washers on main oil lines failed dumping engine sump contents on rear wheel/road brake discs replaced twice on front once on rear wheels.Plus points are WHEN it’s running as it should it’s comfortable pretty quick and handle well for a lardy scooter I go touring on it.Suzuki quality is terrible and they’re reluctant to address warranty issues I test rode an X-ADV but although a great engine/gearbox not for me as bit high getting on and not as roomy as a Burger,there are some nice low miles Silverwings around ( stopped importing them 2016 ) I’d consider one of those as an alternative to a Suzuki of either 400cc:or 650cv 😁

SumpMagnet:
Wow....I know Suzuki is not the best manufacturer in the world when it comes to paint and finish....but they used to at least be reliable in terms of enginering.

Seems that is no longer the case. 2 sets of front discs in 22k miles is crazy. I don;t expect to have to change PADS that often....let alone discs. Oil line failures, bearing failures..these all point to the use of cheap parts where better quality is indicated. And, lets be honest....22k in 5 years is not exactly overworking the thing. I do more miles commuting to work

MCTID:
Just wondering where the Suzuki Scooters are made ? That might explain why their quality and longevity is so poor !

Laverda Dave:

--- Quote from: MCTID on May 04, 2021, 12:11:05 PM ---Just wondering where the Suzuki Scooters are made ? That might explain why their quality and longevity is so poor !

--- End quote ---

Maybe the old Honda CG125 factory in Brazil, the quality of those bikes was dreadful ::)

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I've googled the the Silverwing scooter they all seem to be automatics what sort of box is it CVT based don't like the sound of that on a 2 wheeler unless it's a dual clutch design?

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