Just got ripped off by Suzuki

[Shifu]

I bought new RHS OEM fairings to replace the damaged ones on my GenII, and at first I thought the cost was a bit much, but for OEM I kind of expected it. The panels were $735.

However, this is where it becomes bullshit. I went to put the panels on this weekend, opened the boxes only to find....no heat shield or cushion attached.

Gave Suzuki a call only to find out that they are an extra part and at an extra cost of $265.

So using OEM Suzuki to replace 2 panels just cost me $995.

Went through similar experience with added bonus of getting LH top panel in wrong colour and the RH bottom panel with fingerprints embedded in top coating. Send them back 3(!) times for the same issue (fingerprints in paint) to be told that I am fussy and that the whole batch they had, have this problem. It took 6 weeeks to finally get it in acceptible quality. They had the heatshields already glued on though, but no cushions. After the discussions with a dealer I do not think it is a Suzuki Japan is to blame but Australian Suzuki P&A Division that can not get their s*#@t together. The worst in spares dealing I came across and I work in automotive industry. Still the complete set (LH+RH) cost me just over2K. Next time - Hello aftermarket!

[Rainbow7]

After the discussions with a dealer I do not think it is a Suzuki Japan is to blame but Australian Suzuki P&A Division that can not get their s*#@t together. The worst in spares dealing I came across and I work in automotive industry.

Yep. I know a few guys in the industry who say Suzuki AU are shit to deal with.

[Pommie]

Couldn't an alternative heat shielding be made with a bit of thought and a visit to Bunnings ?

[steventh]

Hi Guys,

re Road fairings- a great invesment. Some of you may remember my K7 with my white road fairings.. Othe benefit is you can change the colour with rattle cans for almost nothing. On selling the K7 I put on the near perfect originals and sold the road fairings so actual cost was very little..

For Busa fairings try http://www.onlinetorque.com.au/index.php...rch_result&search_in_description=1&zenid=c96b407ec44787a48fbe2927b8cb8edc&keyword=hayabusa. $600 per set.

Bought a set for another bike before Christmas (the 1198 with tri coloure fairings on the front page.) Shane provided a great price, quick service and has happy to mess around with the colour scheme. The paint quality and fit was very good - if you can change your oil you can fit these fairings - and they contained all the infill panels, windscreen etc - but check if all are included.

If you give him a call let him know that Steven recommended him ( I dont get anything but was impressed and told him I would be happy to recommend)

Hope this helps,

PS Do it before you drop your bike!!!! They cost less than most insurance excesses.

Cheers

[Remsta]

Hi Guys,

re Road fairings- a great invesment. Some of you may remember my K7 with my white road fairings.. Othe benefit is you can change the colour with rattle cans for almost nothing. On selling the K7 I put on the near perfect originals and sold the road fairings so actual cost was very little..

For Busa fairings try http://www.onlinetorque.com.au/index.php...rch_result&search_in_description=1&zenid=c96b407ec44787a48fbe2927b8cb8edc&keyword=hayabusa. $600 per set.

Bought a set for another bike before Christmas (the 1198 with tri coloure fairings on the front page.) Shane provided a great price, quick service and has happy to mess around with the colour scheme. The paint quality and fit was very good - if you can change your oil you can fit these fairings - and they contained all the infill panels, windscreen etc - but check if all are included.

If you give him a call let him know that Steven recommended him ( I dont get anything but was impressed and told him I would be happy to recommend)

Hope this helps,

PS Do it before you drop your bike!!!! They cost less than most insurance excesses.

Cheers

I emailed them today to get one for my 2010 Busa and I'm surprised to get a reply saying that the 2008 & 2009 fairings won't fit the 2010 model.
I thought all the Gen 2 were the same.

[steventh]

All Gen 1 fairings fit irrespective of the year. I expect all gen 2 will be the same except the colour scheme. Phone a Suzuki dealer and ask.

Onlinetorque may think that the 08 and 09 are still Gen 1.

Cheers

[GRUNTMAX]

1) You do not need that foam crap.
2) You'll find a roll, same as a roll of duct tape, but with sticky tar on one side and aluminum backing on the other at any good hardware store:- there's ya heat shield.

[FalcoPerigri]

I bought new RHS OEM fairings to replace the damaged ones on my GenII, and at first I thought the cost was a bit much, but for OEM I kind of expected it. The panels were $735.

However, this is where it becomes bullshit. I went to put the panels on this weekend, opened the boxes only to find....no heat shield or cushion attached.

Gave Suzuki a call only to find out that they are an extra part and at an extra cost of $265.

So using OEM Suzuki to replace 2 panels just cost me $995.

I also have concerns about the possible costs when it comes to panels as well. However, that is the price of admission for a bike that has carried ALL before it for a decade. If it was a naked, perhaps the damage/replacement bill might be worse. The cheapest thing to drive around would be a Volvo and forget about all the dings and rusty panels.
FP