GSXR 1K K5 frame failure?

**gav** · 23rd May 2005, 18:53

http://1tail.com/2005_GSXR_frame/default.asp
Could just be a one off?

**Sensei** · 23rd May 2005, 19:03

You can see at the bottom of the weld the Porosity & the fact it hasn't penetrated at all . Hopefully just a One off .

**StoneChucker** · 23rd May 2005, 19:08

Shit, I really hope it is a one off - I'm sure it is. All the current top sports bikes have a pretty amazing standard of quality, most of the time.

**Coldkiwi** · 24th May 2005, 13:12

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

All the current top sports bikes have a pretty amazing standard of quality, most of the time.

Or so we would like to think. Anyone remember a bunch of ZX-10 wheels getting replaced recently... for.... dodgy welding!?

but by crikey.. if its not a one off, how much would a total recall on all K5 gsxr's to get the FRAME replaced cost them!? that'd probably be suzuki's profit obliterated for 2005. Most interesting (only because I don't work for suzuki)- I'll be watching this space!

**Sniper** · 24th May 2005, 14:51

Ooooo. ouch

**John** · 24th May 2005, 15:05

Just imagine the danger on road this could be, makes one shudder to think - I've seen a ZX10R frame torn in one spot (not right through), and that took 150kmph into a stationary object so they arent weak but to have it just 'snap' through G'forces due to weilding man scarey. as CK said, wonder what will come of it - will suzuki pay for everyone to get their frames checked or is it nothing - who knows... time will tell the story..

**Lou Girardin** · 24th May 2005, 15:12

It isn't new, Hyabusa subframes, TL's shock mounts, Speed triple steering heads, Honda cam chains. They just recall 'em and fix 'em, everyone's happy.

**Badcat** · 24th May 2005, 15:29

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

It isn't new, Hyabusa subframes, TL's shock mounts, Speed triple steering heads, Honda cam chains. They just recall 'em and fix 'em, everyone's happy.

2002 KTM triple clamps too

**ManDownUnder** · 24th May 2005, 15:33

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

...everyone's happy.

yeah... aarrrmmm except anyone ending up injured or dead (coz technically dead people aren't happy - just not sad either) but you get my point...

**bugjuice** · 24th May 2005, 15:38

12 O'Clock wheelies probably don't help much either..

**DEATH_INC.** · 24th May 2005, 19:44

Shit,that's a dodgy lookin weld...and if there's one,there'll be many,it's the nature of robots.It almost looks like it's been welded with the wrong grade of filler rod...though it's a bit hard to tell over the net....

**Coldkiwi** · 25th May 2005, 12:51

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

They just recall 'em and fix 'em, everyone's happy.

apart from the suzuki book cookers,shareholders and the bugger that made the muck up on the design/production line

**gav** · 25th May 2005, 18:48

Seen the ZX10R frames coming apart?

**XTC** · 25th May 2005, 18:59

Had a weld fail on my brand new DRZ in 2000..... Not a structural one but one that made up the oil tank part of the frame.... Suzuki's - cheap but......