Suzuki USA voluntary recalling 05-06 GSX-R 1000, frame issues

**Anarkist** · 11th February 2009, 13:05

That's pretty good of them to cover damage from something the bikes not designed to do.

Shows Suzuki has some real respect from it's customers. It's probably costing them a shitload.

**Swoop** · 11th February 2009, 13:13

Originally Posted by pzkpfw

Superglue dries in seconds.

Gaffer Tape is instant.
Possibly stronger than a gixer frame as well...

**Mr Merde** · 11th February 2009, 13:16

Originally Posted by UberRhys

Cheesecutter incident?

My thoughts exactly

**Cajun** · 11th February 2009, 13:21

Originally Posted by skidMark

YES!, so glad it has happened....

Finally...

2 mates lives lost in the process but shit happens i spose.

Responding to an Inside Info news item published in the March 2009 edition of Roadracing World magazine, American Suzuki Motor Corp. has issued a statement that "Suzuki is NOT replacing frames or reimbursing owners whose bikes suffered frame cracks or damage DUE to a crash--regardless of whether that crash occurred on a race track or a public road."

more info here http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/...?article=35460
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**skidMark** · 11th February 2009, 13:28

Originally Posted by Cajun

Responding to an Inside Info news item published in the March 2009 edition of Roadracing World magazine, American Suzuki Motor Corp. has issued a statement that "Suzuki is NOT replacing frames or reimbursing owners whose bikes suffered frame cracks or damage DUE to a crash--regardless of whether that crash occurred on a race track or a public road."

more info here http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/...?article=35460
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Yeah, even though its the frames breaking apart that has caused some of the crashes and fatalities, nice one suzuki.

**munterk6** · 15th February 2009, 21:40

I got my letter the other day, Im gonna check for cracks myself and if there is no cracks...gonna give it a miss. I have been very easy on my chassis

**SixPackBack** · 15th February 2009, 21:43

Originally Posted by munterk6

I got my letter the other day, Im gonna check for cracks myself and if there is no cracks...gonna give it a miss. I have been very easy on my chassis

Think about resale and the ability to get a 5 year warranty on the chassis-its worth the hassle bro'

**WelshWizard** · 16th February 2009, 17:44

Originally Posted by Cajun

Responding to an Inside Info news item published in the March 2009 edition of Roadracing World magazine, American Suzuki Motor Corp. has issued a statement that "Suzuki is NOT replacing frames or reimbursing owners whose bikes suffered frame cracks or damage DUE to a crash--regardless of whether that crash occurred on a race track or a public road."

more info here http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/...?article=35460
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they have to cover their backside, as Ihave heard that Suzuki USA has paid out on some of the broken bikes, as yet I have not been given proof in writing so I have to take Suzuki paying out with a pitch of salt for now.

And Dans bike is still registered and on hold but not heard anything about the recall from Suzuki NZ! si if any one wants to photo copy their letter and PM me a copy I would be most grateful.

**DonaldH** · 20th February 2009, 20:20

Originally Posted by Anarkist

That's pretty good of them to cover damage from something the bikes not designed to do.

Shows Suzuki has some real respect from it's customers. It's probably costing them a shitload.

With respect we have to thank Suzuki for recalling the bike......!

Well bugger me.

Are Suzuki are the only company who have tried to pretend that stoppies and wheelies are not a natural consequence of contempory bike design. How come none of the other big four (sorry the HD and the Europeans excluded) are not recalling their bike because they are not engineered to customer specification?

Grumpy of Auckland

**Cajun** · 20th February 2009, 21:05

Originally Posted by DonaldH

With respect we have to thank Suzuki for recalling the bike......!

Well bugger me.

Are Suzuki are the only company who have tried to pretend that stoppies and wheelies are not a natural consequence of contempory bike design. How come none of the other big four (sorry the HD and the Europeans excluded) are not recalling their bike because they are not engineered to customer specification?

Grumpy of Auckland

know a number of issues from kawasaki/suzuki etc which are check at services, but they also do there are some things which they will fix under warrenty, but don't really inform you they are.

**poplar_pete** · 3rd March 2009, 11:20

Have just had a call from the Suzuki dealer who was doing the frame check on my GSXR05, and have been told they are changing the frame and that it will take till the end of the week ie 4 days. I don't wheelie on this bike so was surprised to find this out !!!