Cracked hubs on Suzuki C50

 

I am finalizing my choice for my next bike.  I am strongly leaning toward
the Suzuki C50.  Some people have claimed the hubs crack due to a defective
alloy.  I've not found a whole lot of information on this.  It does concern
me.  I have not heard of any recalls.  I have heard also that the cracks are
actually casting marks.

Anyone have any information about this?

 



    Here's the recall page of the NHTSA:
  http://tinyurl.com/b7m2
  This might be a little more useful:
  http://tinyurl.com/5b9ec

    I have a 2003 Volusia, the predecessor of the C50.  I haven't gotten
any notices for what it's worth.  

                                                         Dean

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    I did some more looking.  This turned up:
 http://tinyurl.com/gdcsh

   A bunch of reviews here:
   http://tinyurl.com/kyooh

                              Dean

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Those are indeed casting marks, not "cracks". It's been talked about on
most of the Volusia/Intruder forums at length. So don't worry buy the
bike- it's awsome!