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

**skidMark** · 22nd January 2009, 20:53

Originally Posted by WelshWizard

HAd a look at Suzuki USA website listing all the recalls with PDf links to the docs.
http://www.suzukicycles.com/Recalls/

Date Model Summary

1/20/2009 2005 AND 2006 GSX-R1000 (pdf) Frame Reinforcement Brace Installation/Frame Replacement
6/10/2008 2008 GSX1300R Hayabusa (pdf) Ignition Switch Inspection/Replacement
11/16/2007 2004-2007 GS500F (pdf) Rear Fender Reflector Replacement
11/16/2007 2002-2007 GZ250 (pdf) Reflector Set Replacement
8/22/2007 2007 GSX-R1000 (pdf) Idle Speed Control Valve Replacement
5/17/2007 2007 GSX-R1000 (pdf) Generator Rotor Replacement
4/6/2007 2006-2007 M109R (pdf) Fuel Delivery Pipe Replacement
3/08/2007 2007 LT-Z90 QuadSport ATV (pdf) Front Suspension Arm Weld
7/20/2006 2006 LT-A400F and LT-F400F Eigers (pdf) Front Suspension Mounting Brackets
6/6/2006 2005 and 2006 LT-Z400 (pdf) Clutch Cover Replacement
6/2/2006 2006 LT-R450 Quadracer (pdf) Frame Welding/Replacement
3/7/2006 2005 LT-A400F and LT-F400F Eigers (pdf) Fuel Tank Inspection/Replacement
2/3/2006 1998-2005 and certain 2006 C90/T Boulevards (pdf) Fuel Tank Inspection/Replacement
1/27/2006 2003-2006 SV650/S and SV1000/S (California Models Only) (pdf) Fuel Tank Replacement
1/3/2006 2005-2006 Boulevard C50/C50T/M50 (pdf) Ignition Switch Inspection Replacement
11/3/2005 2005 AN650K5 Burgman Scooters (pdf) Fuel Pump Retainer Ring Replacement
10/24/2005 2005 LTA700X (pdf) Steering Tie Rod End Replacement
9/7/2005 2003 and Certain 2004 AN400/650 (pdf) Ignition Switch Terminal Case Replacement
7/19/2005 2004 LT-V700FK4 & 2005 LT-V700FK5 Twin Peaks ATVs Steering Knuckle Replacement
4/25/2005 2005 Vinson & Eiger ATV's (pdf) Fuel Tank Inspection
3/30/2005 2004-2005 Vinson and 2005 KingQuad (pdf) Throttle Lever Case
12/10/2004 2005 DR-Z110 (pdf) Rear Shock Absorber
12/7/2004 2004 & 2005 Eiger and Vinson ATVs (pdf) Fuel Tank Mounting bolt
8/31/2004 2004 Eiger 4x4 ATVs (pdf) Fuel Petcock Mounting Bolts

I then went to Suzuki New Zealnd website ( http://www.suzuki.co.nz/ ) and did a search for recall
http://www.suzuki.co.nz/html/searchResult.php
all I got was no documents found,

Has any one ever had a recall notice from Suzuki New Zealand?

Very interesting.

"a frame
reinforcement brace will be attached to the frame using bolts and epoxy adhesive"

well at least we know its epoxy not knead it.

i feel safe now.

**Cajun** · 23rd January 2009, 07:08

Originally Posted by WelshWizard

HAd a look at Suzuki USA website listing all the recalls with PDf links to the docs.
http://www.suzukicycles.com/Recalls/

Date Model Summary

1/20/2009 2005 AND 2006 GSX-R1000 (pdf) Frame Reinforcement Brace Installation/Frame Replacement
6/10/2008 2008 GSX1300R Hayabusa (pdf) Ignition Switch Inspection/Replacement
11/16/2007 2004-2007 GS500F (pdf) Rear Fender Reflector Replacement
11/16/2007 2002-2007 GZ250 (pdf) Reflector Set Replacement
8/22/2007 2007 GSX-R1000 (pdf) Idle Speed Control Valve Replacement
5/17/2007 2007 GSX-R1000 (pdf) Generator Rotor Replacement
4/6/2007 2006-2007 M109R (pdf) Fuel Delivery Pipe Replacement
3/08/2007 2007 LT-Z90 QuadSport ATV (pdf) Front Suspension Arm Weld
7/20/2006 2006 LT-A400F and LT-F400F Eigers (pdf) Front Suspension Mounting Brackets
6/6/2006 2005 and 2006 LT-Z400 (pdf) Clutch Cover Replacement
6/2/2006 2006 LT-R450 Quadracer (pdf) Frame Welding/Replacement
3/7/2006 2005 LT-A400F and LT-F400F Eigers (pdf) Fuel Tank Inspection/Replacement
2/3/2006 1998-2005 and certain 2006 C90/T Boulevards (pdf) Fuel Tank Inspection/Replacement
1/27/2006 2003-2006 SV650/S and SV1000/S (California Models Only) (pdf) Fuel Tank Replacement
1/3/2006 2005-2006 Boulevard C50/C50T/M50 (pdf) Ignition Switch Inspection Replacement
11/3/2005 2005 AN650K5 Burgman Scooters (pdf) Fuel Pump Retainer Ring Replacement
10/24/2005 2005 LTA700X (pdf) Steering Tie Rod End Replacement
9/7/2005 2003 and Certain 2004 AN400/650 (pdf) Ignition Switch Terminal Case Replacement
7/19/2005 2004 LT-V700FK4 & 2005 LT-V700FK5 Twin Peaks ATVs Steering Knuckle Replacement
4/25/2005 2005 Vinson & Eiger ATV's (pdf) Fuel Tank Inspection
3/30/2005 2004-2005 Vinson and 2005 KingQuad (pdf) Throttle Lever Case
12/10/2004 2005 DR-Z110 (pdf) Rear Shock Absorber
12/7/2004 2004 & 2005 Eiger and Vinson ATVs (pdf) Fuel Tank Mounting bolt
8/31/2004 2004 Eiger 4x4 ATVs (pdf) Fuel Petcock Mounting Bolts

I then went to Suzuki New Zealnd website ( http://www.suzuki.co.nz/ ) and did a search for recall
http://www.suzuki.co.nz/html/searchResult.php
all I got was no documents found,

Has any one ever had a recall notice from Suzuki New Zealand?

yes i know the father in laws 08 busa had a recall done on it, which is the second on list there

**uksteve** · 28th January 2009, 18:04

I 've heard that Suzuki NZ will be rolling out a campain in February. Good on ya Suzuki NZ for putting your customers first.

Pertaining to the Safety Improvement Campaign on the GSX-R1000 2005 & 2006 models.
Yes Suzuki Japan has announce to all distributors they are going to conduct a Safety Improvement Campaign, Suzuki New Zealand Limited has notified the MIA and NZTA of our up coming campaign and we will be officially announcing to customers around 6th February 2009 of the campaign by letter.

Please be assured, safety of our customers is always in our best interest.

Any further correspondence on this matter / campaign will be in the customer letter which will be posted to all customers on the 6th February 2009.

**DonaldH** · 9th February 2009, 20:43

Just received a letter from Suzuki asking me to take my bike GSXR1000K6 for a frame inspection - anyone else been invited?

**RoadRacer04** · 9th February 2009, 20:45

Hmmm, that must raise sum eyebrows?

**MotoGirl** · 9th February 2009, 20:45

There's been a worldwide recall on them, that's why.
Have a look for the thread that Cajun started about this and it'll all make sense.

**MotoGirl** · 9th February 2009, 20:47

Here's what I could find...

Originally Posted by Cajun

'We just got the kits in today @ work… Interesting to say the least. We think it’s funny that a mfg would cover a potential problem caused purely from owner abuse. And honestly, we can’t see how this will ‘fix’ said potential problem. It is just a small frame-brace that epoxies to the underside of the main frame-hoop, behind the steering neck. It does bolt-in as well, but only to existing bolts. BUT, to go with this “non-recall” the inspection procedure is fairly complicated… And if we find any abnormalities, we are required to issue an order for a new frame. Paid for by Suzuki, mind you…
Expect to have you bike down @ the dealer for 2-3 days. It take 24hrs for the epoxy to cure… The engine is NOT to be started until the ‘curing procedure’ is complete.'

'Actually, it’s a voluntary ’service bulletin’ issue. Basically, Suzuki is passively acknowledging a potential frame structure issue. This occurs under strain imposed by stoppies- something the bike IS NOT designed to do. Wheelies are a design acceptance, and the frames/motors are designed around it. At any rate, the ‘non-recall’ is a ‘do or don’t’ type thing… If you want it done, fine. If not… then that’s okay too…. Just don’t cry about it in six months- We warned you.
FWIW- the ‘non-recall’ is only applicable to current (original) owners. And only for a limited time, per the service bulletin. AND the frame is then warranted for 5 years!

As far as current floor inventory (bikes not sold) I believe it’s not to be done. What this also tells me, IMHO, is that Suzuki is going to track potential ‘abused’ units.

Oh, and this epoxy- Nasty stuff… Yep, it’s the same stuff used to glue aircraft spars and skins together… Not to mention carbon/aluminum monocoque chassis in race cars. It will probably outlive the aluminum it’s bonded to.'

from here -> http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...ment-campaign/
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**R6_kid:Me** · 9th February 2009, 21:29

Interesting. I know of some people who will be very interested in this development.

**SixPackBack** · 10th February 2009, 19:07

Frame recall has started in New Zealand.........received the recall/propaganda letter in the post that advised me to take me bike in etc.

The letter also states "under no circumstances should you use your motorcycle to undertake hazardous manoeuvres such as extreme or extended wheelies or stunts"................silly cunts, why would you buy a gixxer if not for the occasional mingin' wheelie?

My gixxer faith is diminished

**the yoshie** · 11th February 2009, 11:27

Originally Posted by DonaldH

Just received a letter from Suzuki asking me to take my bike GSXR1000K6 for a frame inspection - anyone else been invited?

Count me in got the same letter today. so I have to do some extreme extented wheelies so my frame will crack so I get a new one free

**unrealone** · 11th February 2009, 11:30

Originally Posted by the yoshie

Count me in got the same letter today. so I have to do some extreme extented wheelies so my frame will crack so I get a new one free

And then be without a bike for how long?

**the yoshie** · 11th February 2009, 11:51

Originally Posted by unrealone

And then be without a bike for how long?

they say only three days

yeah right

**pzkpfw** · 11th February 2009, 12:56

Originally Posted by the yoshie

they say only three days

yeah right

Superglue dries in seconds.

**skidMark** · 11th February 2009, 12:58

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

Finally...

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

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

Originally Posted by DonaldH

Just received a letter from Suzuki asking me to take my bike GSXR1000K6 for a frame inspection - anyone else been invited?

Cheesecutter incident?

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