I don't understand people, if you got a 89 auto polaris with no problems why sell it? I know of 4 auto here in town that I have rode with - 1 Eiger 400 1 Kodiak 400 and 1 Magnum 500 and 1 Foreman Rubicon 500 and ALL have had the same problem with the auto - deep water. It took each 1 no less then 1/2 hour to hour to dry them out and get them running half a$$ right. I have not had 1 problem with my 5sp Eiger. I wanted the Vinson but could only get it in the auto until now. I have 2003 Vinson 5sp on oder now. If you look at my back posts not 1 bit-h or complant with my Eiger I am not trading my Eiger in either my wife wants it. You said that you have a chatter problem and brake problem? Why wait until the warranty is up? Let them fix it.

 

Dropped it off at the dealer yesterday, seemed understanding and said they'll contact Suzuki. I called today @ noon and haven't touched it yet, pretty weak so far. I'm trying to remain calm and be amicable about this thing but that won't last long. I agree about the new carb, etc. I am a little scared to hit one of these (yes, mountains) if it might quit. Then they'll just say I wrecked it possibly. I guess I'll see what they say. The service guy and I agreed that hopefully he'll find what caused it with 100% certainty. Otherwise, we agreed it could be dangerous. I know we don't have mountains like Alaska, but I guarantee we have some that will make any experienced rider's A$$ tight.

 

A little update, the dealer supposedly found some kind of gunk in the bowl of the carb. He said he is 100% certain that was the problem. He said it was bouncing around and would block the inlet to the jet. He thought it was was maybe dried fuel from the factory?, but wasn't sure. He seemed pretty positive that was it and I should have no problem. When I pick it up I want some assurance if it does it again on a steep hill and causes me to wreck that I won't be held responsible. I already told him if it does it again I'm bringing it BACK. He seemed agreeable and said that everything is now documented and they called Suzuki. Anyway, I do like the bike a lot but just a little leary now. The bike is 2 wks. old so I guess I have some warranty left but hopefully this will have fixed it. Am I being juked or is this a plausible explanation. A mechanic friend of mine who was w/ me when it stalled said it was trash in the carb from the get go. You guys have any insight on this matter?? Also, I had checked the plug before and it looked fine. It always ran perfect until it stalled, like it wasn't getting gas. Thanks again...

 

Anybody? Does this explanation sound like a load of crap or is it a possibility?

 

It sounds like it could have been dry fuel and blocked the jet ever now and then. When you went up hills. You said it would start back up when it did it and run fine. Only 1 way to fine out for sure and you know what that is. DONT BABY IT GOING UP A HILL AT FRIST HIT THAT SONOFA
BIT-H HARD. You will know real quick after a cupul of times doing it. What its going to do. I think it will be fine. Only you will know tho.
It sounds right to me what they told you at the shop.
Good luck and let me know.

Bill

 

Thanks man, appreciate the confidence. I'm going to hit it hard this weekend. Have about 100 miles on it, so time to start opening it up. Thanks again...

02 Eiger 5sp 4x4

 

I experienced horrible cold weather starting with my 03 Eiger 400 4X4 but I found the problem. The problem is the air vent tube leading from the Keihin CVK32SS carburetor through a hole in the plastic bodywork terminating in a hole on the back side of the fuel tank plastic. My Eiger was assembled incorrectly by either Suzuki or my dealer. I am not sure who routes the line in question or when it occurs. The air vent line was routed to the edge of a plastic cover and bent hard around the corner instead of being routed through the as-designed hole that allows a smooth bend in the line. The 5 minutes of cold start warm up time everyone mentions is the key to finding the problem. When the air vent line is pinched and cold the ability to flow air through the tube is reduced. The air vent tube is located close to the exhaust header. It takes about 5 minutes for the area to warm up and then warm the air vent tube enough so it expands and relaxes the crimp allowing almost normal air to pass through it. I needed to replace the air vent line as it was permanently crimped and routed it correctly through the as-designed hole in the plastic cover. My Eiger would then start normally with full choke for only about 30 seconds accepting throttle inputs right after that. This was tested at 15 degrees Fahrenheit in Northern New York.

Good Luck

 

Man, this was an old post and I'm happy to say I've had no other issues w/ the Eiger and has run like a top ever since. Mine is a little cold natured but starts right up after weeks of non use in sub zod weather with the choke on.

Anyway, one thing I've heard on here is about the air filter. Checked mine last night and is a bitch to get the cover back on. I thought I had it on but then noticed the left side wasn't even on right. This might be why some are resorting to sealant. You have to make sure the tabs are inserted into the clips on the left side or it won't fit flush. I had to use a flashlight cause you can't really see it well. I'd say some people aren't getting this thing on right and is causing some probs.

 

Suzuki made a mistake by routing one of the carb vent lines up under the fuel tank cover
and it's really easy for water to enter the carb! If they attended the Suzuki TSM update
seminar (and they would have) they'll know to reroute this vent hose downward.

Terry Adams
Adams Motorsports

 

A lot of time on your hands there reymondtj? [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]