Author Topic: Water in the speedo................ (Read 4105 times)

Lifebiker · « **on:** February 21, 2013, 09:46:51 »

Hi all, I have a 2012 650 (6100 miles) and it is miles better than my previous K9 but I have water in the speedo binnacle and the paint on the lower fork legs is becoming pitted and exposing the metal has anyone else experienced this?

I have raised a warranty case with Suzuki :character-jaws: , waiting for a response :flags-wavegreatbritain:

greywolf · « **Reply #1 on:** February 21, 2013, 13:50:21 »

I've seen a couple of posts, not many, saying water got into the speedo. The fork leg problem sounds like you've been following cars on gravel roads. Are all the dings in front?

Mr Nick · « **Reply #2 on:** February 21, 2013, 18:40:16 »

Glad to see another case like mine going back to Suzuki. (Not glad it happening to you obviously

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It's an odd phenomenon when it happens: it's like lines of water on the inside of the glass but only on the right side and never seems misty or damp apart from that. It appeared last time after going home in the wet from getting the glass replaced at a service due to it occuring from time to time. Didin't see it on Saturday when I was out in the dry.

Cupar are on the ball & Alan called me back earlier this week to update me.

jabmotorsport · « **Reply #3 on:** February 21, 2013, 19:20:56 »

Hmmm ... my glee has seen some rain but touch wood there's been no water in there.

I'm with you on the fork legs though. seems to me the paint is too thin so it looks a bit shiny if that makes sense

Cheers
Josh

Gassoon · « **Reply #4 on:** February 21, 2013, 21:35:28 »

By ...them Glees are rubbish, eh?

Mr Nick · « **Reply #5 on:** February 23, 2013, 15:46:18 »

Got an update again today: they want my bike back in to do some remedial work - looks like Suzuki have stepped up fairly quickly.

Don't have details of what's involved as I was still trying to defrost my brain when I was told..... :doh:

mr_diver · « **Reply #6 on:** February 23, 2013, 17:50:45 »

this water in the speedo was an issue on the Honda deauville 700 and some got recalled to replace the seals around the clocks.
my deauville had it a lttle. just a little fogging on the side, thankfully it was clear when the bike went into the dealer... feel sorry for the bloke who bought it from dealer... spoke to the bloke today when he picked it up after buying it yesturday. told him about all the serviceing I did to it but not the speedo. shame on me.

Mr Nick · « **Reply #7 on:** February 23, 2013, 22:39:16 »

You're a bad man......

I think this is coming in the back as I've remembered that the connector at the back's to be checked for any corrosion.

adst · « **Reply #8 on:** March 04, 2013, 18:05:55 »

First time today noticed weird wet lines on rhs of clocks ...look too glutinous for rain or water and haven't ridden in rain recently or washed bike ?
Occurred after sun on bike at work ...maybe condensing but no mist just gloopy lines ?

Did they sort out your glee Lifebiker ?

Lifebiker · « **Reply #9 on:** March 04, 2013, 20:00:14 »

Hi all

the big S said YES

they are going to replace the speedo case and seal. waiting to be told when Thunderroad have it in stock :flags-wavegreatbritain:

Mr Nick · « **Reply #10 on:** March 05, 2013, 19:01:39 »

Mine's booked in on 23rd to get it seen to.

Sounds just like what I've had - lines across without any misting and always on right side.

Jacko · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2013, 22:20:53 »

Could it be glue melting and not water?

jimbo8098 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 05, 2013, 22:45:29 »

I have little white marks on my fork legs , I tried scrubbing with soapy water to get it off as it looks like salf but it just dosen't. I suspect it is the beginnings of the pitting problem but it is on the sides of the fork , not the front...

No water in my clocks.

adst · « **Reply #13 on:** March 06, 2013, 08:16:10 »

Quote from: "Jacko"

Could it be glue melting and not water?

Could well be ...

I am keeping watch on mine ...to see what it does ...

Mr Nick · « **Reply #14 on:** March 06, 2013, 17:51:24 »

Based on it appearing when it gets damp and then disappears in the garage I'd be very surprised if it was anything as substantial as glue.

adst · « **Reply #15 on:** March 06, 2013, 18:01:28 »

Have to agree , mine is Lear again ,
Keep fingers crossed and it might nor return?

zippy · « **Reply #16 on:** January 27, 2014, 17:37:35 »

Quote from: "Mr Nick"

Mine's booked in on 23rd to get it seen to.

Sounds just like what I've had - lines across without any misting and always on right side.

hi mr nick , can you tell me what they did to fix the problem please as just phoned my dealer and they will contact Suzuki to see if they had any issues the dealer had not heard of any ????
do you have any pictures as I have tried to take some but not coming up very good
do you know if the speedo unit cluster is easy to remove
hope you can help thanks in advance Jason

imindoors · « **Reply #17 on:** January 27, 2014, 18:47:31 »

Here's a photo of my clocks with same problem. I'm currently awaiting a reply from Suzuki via my dealer regarding replacement,

Mechanic said only thing missing were the goldfish (everyone's a comedian

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imindoors · « **Reply #18 on:** January 29, 2014, 16:14:41 »

Just had word from dealer that Suzuki will honour claim and have already sent new dash for fitment.

Thought I would add to post in case anyone else has problems they can refer to this thread.

Holmsey · « **Reply #19 on:** January 30, 2014, 15:50:24 »

Mine is the same as the above picture and the Suzuki dealer is replacing the dial through the warranty.