new RM85 - some assembly required...

tnrider

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Jun 8, 2003
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Picked up an 06 RM85 for my son on friday. Started to prep the bike today for him to ride on Sunday. Immediately ran into some interesting things from the dealer - like front wheel bolts that i could spin off with my fingers, no cotter pin in front axle per manual instructions (to hold that loose nut on), bar clamps ~1" too low on front fork tubes, chain tension way too loose (sagging), tire pressure off my bike gauge. and initially i thought they were being thorough as many bolts are marked with white paint (something i do when i want to make sure a bolt remains in position) - perhaps this was from the factory?

anyway, i am concerned about what else the dealer neglected to do during setup since these were very obvious errors. I have never "uncraited" a new bike - so, I was hoping that someone can tell me what i should look for - as in every part that the dealer "should" have touched during assembly. wonder if they even put premix in the fuel when they ran the bike - better check the trans oil too...

i plan to call the owner about this and i can't wait for the suzuki customer satisfaction card to arrive :yell: i know that MX bikes are not big for this dealer - but they were clearly negligent :yikes:
 

xr100ider

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Jan 31, 2003
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if the bike was just uncrated then i don't think it's too far off from what it should be. do the 85's even come with a cotter pin on the rear axle? the chain tension needs to be adjusted per rider and the tubes in the clamps seem like a preference matter to me.
 

oldguy

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We always go over the bike no matter what when purchased new. I have never found safety problems like yours but usually find the airfilter is lacking in any oil. The chain always seems to need adjusting and the steering bearings always seem dry. I also check the tranny oil and then change it immediately after a couple heat cycles to an oil I am confident in
 

john3_16

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May 17, 2004
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The bike comes almost completely assembled from the factory....When the crate is opened the only things needing to be bolted on is the front wheel, the handlebars, and the levers...Very few shops do anything more than bolt those items up.

If the front axle bolt was loose then someone didn't do the job correctly which is sad because that is one of the VERY FEW items needing assembly...

When you purchase a bike it is always a good idea to request being present during their "prep"...Unfortunately most shops have people doing work on bikes that shouldn't be anywhere near a wrench...

Actually, most people that I know that have had alot of experience riding motorcycles do not want the dealer doing any type of work on their bikes because it's very common that they mess something up in the process.

If you're very concerned about the pre mix then you can drain a little of the gas out of the tank and check it and you should notice an oily residue.