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Old 07-19-2009, 04:31 AM   #18
jsmeltser
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Re: "Popping" noise when starting

Thanks for the info guys. Unfortunately this is an ongoing issue. About a month after having the head gasket replaced, the 10mm nut had worked its way loose again. The dealership mechanic put it back in and used loctite. After this I was a little paranoid about that stud and checked it before each ride. Sure enough, two weeks later, it was out again! The bike has been at the dealership for two weeks now. Had the head machined and they are replacing the gasket again. Currently waiting on the stud, which is on backorder...I can't imagine why! Luckily Suzuki is paying for the work again, even though the warranty ran out two weeks prior to this last incident.
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