Does anyone pre-purchase parts known to break?

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油井緋色;1719211 said:
So....yeah, does anyone prepurchase? Stupid idea or smart idea?
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Get a Jeep (or almost any Chrysler) and you'll quickly learn the answer to this question. I have plenty of spare Jeep parts in my garage and some in my Jeep. The principle applies to bikes as well, although my bike is still too new for major breakage (< 4000km).

To minimize downtime, I would say it's not a stupid idea at all.

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1. You might not be doing yourself any favours if you improperly store "prepurchased" components. Just food for thought.
2. Sometimes replacing things slightly ahead of time (or just on time) and saving the old components can help in a pinch. I have an old air filter and old accessory belt that I keep in the Jeep when I'm on the trails. If either get damaged, I have a temporary backup.
 
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2live&ride said:
I've been contemplating the same thing myself lately...
The GSX-R's are known to have stator/rectifier issues, according to some members on gixxer.com, some have even caught fire.
Thinking of replacing them now before I run into the same problem.
Haven't bought the parts yet though, still debating.
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I am fairly sure there is a recall on the rectifier, call your dealer and give them your vin # and ask

Found this:
According to the recall, rectifiers/regulators on bikes built between July 2007 and September 2009 have an inadequate amount of adhesion between the power module and the case, which results in the unit not sufficiently being cooled by its heat sink (affected Suzuki part numbers are: 32800-41F11, 32800-15H10, 32800-05H11, 32800-41G10, 32800-15H00, 32800-18H00, 32800-05G10, 32800-10G10, 32800-05H20, OR 32800-06G01). As a result the unit’s circuit board could warp, and become dislodged from its casing. Should the rectifier/regulator start malfunctioning because of this condition, the motorcycle would improperly charge its electrical system, likely draining the battery, and possibly causing the motorcycle to stall. Suzuki will notify owners affected by the issue, and a Suzuki distributor will replace the affected part for free. The recall is expected to take place March 2, 2011, the affected models are listed below. Concerned Suzuki owners can contact Suzuki 1-714-996-7040, and as always the NHTSA is available at 1-888-327-4236 or at the safercar.gov website. Affected Model Affected Model Year Suzuki / AN400 2008-2009 Suzuki GSX-R600 2008-2009 Suzuki / GSX-R750 2008-2009 Suzuki
 
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EngineerJoe said:
Get a Jeep (or almost any Chrysler) and you'll quickly learn the answer to this question.
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I obviously do not use my Jeep the way you do (based on your pic) but must say that the first (and only) 30,000kms on my new Jeep were flawless. I was really surprised by the lack of issues. I would highly recommend the 2011/2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

On my old ZX14, the one that I just traded on the ZX14R, was issue free. Only tires, brake pads, oil, air/oil filters, fluids and regular valve adjustments. The bike had 63,000kms when I traded it. I see no need to stockpile in my opinion. If something breaks you can have it in a day regardless.
 
greg88 said:
I obviously do not use my Jeep the way you do (based on your pic) but must say that the first (and only) 30,000kms on my new Jeep were flawless. I was really surprised by the lack of issues. I would highly recommend the 2011/2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

On my old ZX14, the one that I just traded on the ZX14R, was issue free. Only tires, brake pads, oil, air/oil filters, fluids and regular valve adjustments. The bike had 63,000kms when I traded it. I see no need to stockpile in my opinion. If something breaks you can have it in a day regardless.
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30,000km and your happy, I have 90,000 on my 08 Toyota pickup and it has never been in for service....All Ive ever done is changed oil/filter regularly, and the F/R brake pads once...And my battery just died after 4 years, so that was $140...Other then that there has never been anything ever wrong with it.. I give it back in a few weeks and pick up my 2012, even the dealer said it was still perfect...
 
Actually I am very happy. The initial few months of owning a new car are when you have the most problems (rattles, malfunctions.....). So yeah - very happy with the initial 7 months on this Jeep.

My 07 Altima had 160,000 when I got rid of it last year and all of the problems with that car were in the first 10,000kms.

Typically, IMO, if you keep the fluids fresh, keep it breathing properly and keep brakes on it my new vehicles (bikes, cars...) are very decent.
 
I have the GS500F aswell.

All I know is now I keep a spare clutch and brake lever in case I drop it and they brake off. Saves me time from going to the shop which might have to be ordered...then no riding for a week =( The rest I buy on a need basis.
 
If they're known to break & you have the disposable income, then I would say YES go ahead & buy them ahead of time. If they don't break on you, they'll break on someone else & you can just get your money back. Iirc, it's your first/second season so if the novelty of riding hasn't worn off, the premium you're paying is well-justified.

My bike got backed into during my first season & it took 3 weeks to get it fixed - the waiting time when you're itching to ride really sucks.
 
I try to keep a pair of levers and a clutch cable under seat of bike just in case.
I keep a spare fuel relay and reg/rect arounnd for racebike as well.

Mt KTM, like many Ducatis, is said to have a poorly designed hydaulic clutch slave. I called up Tony at BlueStreakRacing and ordered a nice orange anodized billet upgrade in case mine failed. A week later it did, and after a 30 minute install I was ready to ride again. It sure is handy to have prone to fail parts on hand.
 
2live&ride said:
Well, I heard the stator goes if the R/R is toast.
If I do replace it, I was thinking of going with a Mosfet kit... I won't be changing the stator if it's still fine and dandy.
Thoughts?
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Are the stator typical for your bike?
My 1st Suzuki had 60k and my 2nd one has 40k. Never had to do a stator

greg88 said:
I obviously do not use my Jeep the way you do (based on your pic) but must say that the first (and only) 30,000kms on my new Jeep were flawless. I was really surprised by the lack of issues. I would highly recommend the 2011/2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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Are jeeps reliable?
That Jeep Cherokee (diesel) is looking really tempting
 
omnivore said:
I try to keep a pair of levers and a clutch cable under seat of bike just in case.
I keep a spare fuel relay and reg/rect arounnd for racebike as well.

Mt KTM, like many Ducatis, is said to have a poorly designed hydaulic clutch slave. I called up Tony at BlueStreakRacing and ordered a nice orange anodized billet upgrade in case mine failed. A week later it did, and after a 30 minute install I was ready to ride again. It sure is handy to have prone to fail parts on hand.
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Whats up with this? What's the upgrade?
 
2live&ride said:
It keeps popping up every now and then under the K6/K7 600/750 forums on gixxer.com...
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If it makes you feel better, get a used one.
 
Sorry no, I post purchase. But I do have a collection of old broken parts.
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