Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 03/16/2012 | 11000 | 1 | |
| Was stopped at a red light. when light turned green i went to first gear then second. while trying to go to third it slipped out of gear and a car hit me from behind. *tr | |||
| 03/16/2012 | 11000 | ||
| Was stoped at a red light. when light turned gree i went to first gear then second. while trying to go to third it slipped out of gear and a car hit me from behind | |||
| 06/08/2012 | 4550 | ||
| Was on my 2007 suzuki m109r and sitting at a light i was making a left hand turn after light turned green. as i made the turn i went to shift into second gear and it went into second gear then slipped back into neutral causing me to lose my concentration and almost hitting car next to me. i am a member of the m109rider message board and have found this is a very common problem with this motorcycle http://www.m109riders.com/forums/search.php?searchid=865572 this is a serious safety issue due to it happens when a rider is starting to accelerate (possibly like me in a turn or merging into traffic) and is likely to eventually cause either a serious accident with injuries or possibly death. | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 23000 | ||
| 2007 suzuki m109r transmission failure. second gear pops out when the throttle is about 4000+ rpm and slams back into gear. the result is a bent shift fork and rounded off gear engegement tangs (dogs). removed the engine and transmission on my own, and replaced suspected problem parts in the transmission such as: shift forks (to updated part numbers), shift fork shafts (to solid 14mm 4140 steel rods), unercut or backcut the gears by 5 degrees (to allow positive engagement of the dogs without slipping apart). the backcutting alone could be the sole fix for suzuki, if they produced these parts like this (5 degree cut) from the factory, and solid shift shafts prevent warpage to occur and the shift forks to positively engage the dogs. although the bike was out of warranty, and research shows that suzuki is very reluctant to even admit this is a problem, it is dangerous and costly for the owners.. | |||
| 07/04/2011 | 6200 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2007 suzuki vzr1800. the contact stated that the motorcycle would drop out of gear and he was unable to change to the second gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the motor was too powerful for the gear box which caused the failure, as a result the gear box needed to be upgraded. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance since it was not included on any recalls. the motorcycle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 6,200. pm | |||
| 04/23/2011 | |||
| I was riding along side a semi-truck when the driver of the semi-truck decided to change lanes. my assumption is that the driver did not see me and proceeded to change lanes. i tried to speed up and that's when my motorcycle lost power and would not accelerate. so in order for me to avoid being run over by the truck; i had to bring my motorcycle to and abrupt stop in the middle of the road. what i believe happened was that my motorcycle slipped out of 2nd gear into neutral!!! | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 8300 | ||
| 2007 suzuki m109r (vzr1800) le after shifting into 2nd gear, and accelerating, the motorcycle seems to be missing the gear or slipping the gear. this causes the motorcycle to shake violently and cause the rider to almost lose control. after doing research, this seems to be a known issue with these bikes for having faulty shift forks. suzuki needs to step up and fix this issue as this can be extremely dangerous. | |||
| 08/02/2008 | 1000 | 1 | |
| Transmission often fails to shift properly in first and second gears. there is also excessive vibration through entire motorcycle when power is applied at certain rpm's. *tr | |||
| 12/20/2008 | 2117 | 1 | |
| Clutch shudders violently when engaging first gear causing loss of forward motion and endangering rider safety. this is a recurring problem. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 4200 | 1 | |
| Clutch shudder. *tr | |||
| 03/10/2008 | 1200 | 1 | |
| I have a 2007 suzuki m109r motorcycle. the clutch chatters when engaging into gear & pulling off from a stop. this is very dangerous because in traffic, the bike will buck wildly as you try to pull off. this issue was brought up to my dealer but he says the bike is supposed to do this because of the high torque motor. i do not believe this. i believe the clutch is designed poorly. i also had a problem with my rear brake rotor as it came very loose & would make a screeching sound as i applied the brakes. the dealer also said this is normal & that nothing was wrong with it. after arguing & being persisted. they replaced the rotor under warranty but did not give me any paperwork on the work that was done. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2007 | 1 | 1 | |
| Brand new motorcycle with 500 miles on it. clutch or tranny is not right. dealer says it's fine, but it shifts like a mack truck. rear brake rotor is so loose, it almost wiggles a quarter of an inch either way. still battling suzuki, or at least my dealer over the shifting and rear brake problem. *tr | |||
| 04/24/2008 | 5328 | 1 | |
| While riding my suzuki m109 motorcycle the clutch would not engage. as i squeeze the clutch the bike just jerk forward and cut off. there was tension on the cable but the clutch will not engage. hear a spinning sound coming from the right side. this has happen to great number of bikes. it appear that the tube nut in the clutch came loose this is a internal nut that is not serviceable. its apparent that this safety issue is caused by the manufacture. i own this bike for one year and 24 days and have 5400 miles on it. if you look at the m109riders.com web sit you will see how many people had this safety concern. if i did not get off the highway in time i would not be writing this complain please have suzuki do a safety recall before someone dies from this failure. thanks you. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/14/2008 | 500 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki boulevard vzr1800 motorcycle. while driving at approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed that after shifting in gear and depressing the accelerator, the bike jumped, lunged and conked. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership but the dealer could not duplicate the problem. the vehicle has been taken back to the dealer nine times for this failure; on one occasion, the dealer replaced the clutch. the failure continued to occur. the failure mileage was approximately 500. the current mileage was approximately 6,300. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/15/2008 | 6400 | 1 | |
| Purchased a 2007 motorcycle suzuki m109r and noticed a clanking noise in the clutch area. other noted problem is when using the back brake a scratching noise is heard. after reading the m109r blog, several individuals have had the same problem. *tr | |||
| 07/16/2007 | 5000 | 1 | |
| Rear rotor failure( replaced at my expense) clutch problems( dealer says they will not warranty). *tr | |||
| 01/12/2008 | 4920 | 12 | 12/01/2006 |
| Clutch engagement issues with new suzuki m109r. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 8300 | ||
| 2007 suzuki m109r (vzr1800) le after shifting into 2nd gear, and accelerating, the motorcycle seems to be missing the gear or slipping the gear. this causes the motorcycle to shake violently and cause the rider to almost lose control. after doing research, this seems to be a known issue with these bikes for having faulty shift forks. suzuki needs to step up and fix this issue as this can be extremely dangerous. | |||
| 12/20/2008 | 2117 | 1 | |
| Clutch shudders violently when engaging first gear causing loss of forward motion and endangering rider safety. this is a recurring problem. *tr | |||
| 12/05/2008 | 650 | 1 | |
| Defective clutch that causes unsafe vehicle response when starting the vehicle in motion from a stopped position. clutch vibrates violently and causes the vehicle to jerk or lurch forward or kills the engine. *tr | |||
| 04/06/2007 | 2000 | 1 | |
| If you bring rpms to 3000 rpm the bike jumps violently feels like it is going explode it does any time you are going to get in to the flow of traffic in hurry i am bringing it to the shop to see what happens. *tr | |||
| 09/28/2008 | 14500 | 1 | |
| The clutch vibrates dangerously in the 3000rpm range. it makes the entire rear end of the motorcycle feel unstable while this is happening. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 500 | 1 | |
| Clutch problem. starting out if the revs. are around 3000rmp the bike will shake and buck and the rear wheel will hope until the clutch is pulled back in. it hasn't caused me to lose control yet, but it's only a matter of time. *tr | |||
| 08/08/2007 | 3000 | 1 | |
| Clutch violently shutters and make the motorcycle stall. when stopped at a light the bike wants to take off by itself. this happen almost everytime. suzuki claims it never happens,but is now a very common complaint among owners. *tr | |||
| 07/10/2008 | 1 | ||
| Clutch vibrates tremendously and feels unsafe. *tr | |||
| 05/25/2008 | 2955 | 1 | |
| Harsh vibration of motorcycle drive line and noise in clutch area through all gears at approximately 2800 rpm to 4200 rpm and especially during incline climbing on interstate highways when engine rpm is increased to pickup added load from incline. there is also a noise during idle with clutch released and in neutral coming from clutch housing area. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/25/2010 | 6000 | ||
| 2007 suzuki m109r le motorcycle 9300 miles 2nd gear popping out of gear when accelerating. gear also slips while accelerating. this is due to a bent shift fork which is damaging the gear. faulty manufacturing on the part of suzuki. local dealer quoted around $3000 to repair. this could cause an accident or even death. suzuki had superseeded the faulty part with a new part number. this occurs everytime. | |||
| 05/22/2009 | 30000 | ||
| Suzuki boulevard 2007, m109r. shifting gears becomes very difficult over time and then as it increases the gears then pop out of drive and lose the ability to engage . when driving on the highway it's especially dangerous to lose that function as i found , i was rear ended. this trying to place back in gear damages the clutch and universal and main drive gear. | |||
| 08/29/2010 | 13259 | ||
| 2nd gear failing. consequences for a serious accident with loss of life. suzuki refuses to fix problem even with 5 year extended warrenty. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 6000 | ||
| I am the owner of a beautiful 2007 m109r suzuki motorcycle. the motorcycle's transmission has been a constant source of issues from the date i purchased the vehicle. i experience clutch shudder where the entire clutch basket skips and forces the motorcyle to shake violently until you re-engage the clutch. the shift from 1st to 2nd gear never goes smoothly, several times the motorcycle has shifted out of second upon accelleration, nearly causing a collision with a suv while i was trying to merge into traffic just last week. the tube nut on the clutch hub came loose from the factory assembly on this motorcycle, causing the clutch to lock up and fully engage the motor. i am a former msf instructor, i've owned several motorcycles in the past 10 years with many many miles in the saddle. this a dangerous and unnacceptable condition for any motorcyclist. furthermore, these issues are not being caused by abuse of the motorcycle, this is exactly what suzuki claims is responsible for the issue, not the weak engineering behind the transmission. | |||
| 05/30/2008 | 2000 | ||
| Transmission popping out of second and sometimes 3rd gear. happens very ofter and grinds in most gears. i ave had to dealership and was told by service advisor that my cable was adjusted properly and it's a normal charastic of my bike. after visiting forums it seems to be an ongoing problem. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 6000 | ||
| I am the owner of a beautiful 2007 m109r suzuki motorcycle. the motorcycle's transmission has been a constant source of issues from the date i purchased the vehicle. i experience clutch shudder where the entire clutch basket skips and forces the motorcyle to shake violently until you re-engage the clutch. the shift from 1st to 2nd gear never goes smoothly, several times the motorcycle has shifted out of second upon accelleration, nearly causing a collision with a suv while i was trying to merge into traffic just last week. the tube nut on the clutch hub came loose from the factory assembly on this motorcycle, causing the clutch to lock up and fully engage the motor. i am a former msf instructor, i've owned several motorcycles in the past 10 years with many many miles in the saddle. this a dangerous and unnacceptable condition for any motorcyclist. furthermore, these issues are not being caused by abuse of the motorcycle, this is exactly what suzuki claims is responsible for the issue, not the weak engineering behind the transmission. | |||
| 05/30/2008 | 2000 | ||
| Transmission popping out of second and sometimes 3rd gear. happens very ofter and grinds in most gears. i ave had to dealership and was told by service advisor that my cable was adjusted properly and it's a normal charastic of my bike. after visiting forums it seems to be an ongoing problem. | |||
| 04/28/2011 | |||
| The motorcycle transmission will jump out of second gear into neutral when accelerating. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 6000 | ||
| I am the owner of a beautiful 2007 m109r suzuki motorcycle. the motorcycle's transmission has been a constant source of issues from the date i purchased the vehicle. i experience clutch shudder where the entire clutch basket skips and forces the motorcyle to shake violently until you re-engage the clutch. the shift from 1st to 2nd gear never goes smoothly, several times the motorcycle has shifted out of second upon accelleration, nearly causing a collision with a suv while i was trying to merge into traffic just last week. the tube nut on the clutch hub came loose from the factory assembly on this motorcycle, causing the clutch to lock up and fully engage the motor. i am a former msf instructor, i've owned several motorcycles in the past 10 years with many many miles in the saddle. this a dangerous and unnacceptable condition for any motorcyclist. furthermore, these issues are not being caused by abuse of the motorcycle, this is exactly what suzuki claims is responsible for the issue, not the weak engineering behind the transmission. | |||
| 05/30/2008 | 2000 | ||
| Transmission popping out of second and sometimes 3rd gear. happens very ofter and grinds in most gears. i ave had to dealership and was told by service advisor that my cable was adjusted properly and it's a normal charastic of my bike. after visiting forums it seems to be an ongoing problem. | |||
| 04/28/2011 | |||
| The motorcycle transmission will jump out of second gear into neutral when accelerating. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 6000 | ||
| I am the owner of a beautiful 2007 m109r suzuki motorcycle. the motorcycle's transmission has been a constant source of issues from the date i purchased the vehicle. i experience clutch shudder where the entire clutch basket skips and forces the motorcyle to shake violently until you re-engage the clutch. the shift from 1st to 2nd gear never goes smoothly, several times the motorcycle has shifted out of second upon accelleration, nearly causing a collision with a suv while i was trying to merge into traffic just last week. the tube nut on the clutch hub came loose from the factory assembly on this motorcycle, causing the clutch to lock up and fully engage the motor. i am a former msf instructor, i've owned several motorcycles in the past 10 years with many many miles in the saddle. this a dangerous and unnacceptable condition for any motorcyclist. furthermore, these issues are not being caused by abuse of the motorcycle, this is exactly what suzuki claims is responsible for the issue, not the weak engineering behind the transmission. | |||
| 05/30/2008 | 2000 | ||
| Transmission popping out of second and sometimes 3rd gear. happens very ofter and grinds in most gears. i ave had to dealership and was told by service advisor that my cable was adjusted properly and it's a normal charastic of my bike. after visiting forums it seems to be an ongoing problem. | |||
| 04/28/2011 | |||
| The motorcycle transmission will jump out of second gear into neutral when accelerating. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 6000 | ||
| I am the owner of a beautiful 2007 m109r suzuki motorcycle. the motorcycle's transmission has been a constant source of issues from the date i purchased the vehicle. i experience clutch shudder where the entire clutch basket skips and forces the motorcyle to shake violently until you re-engage the clutch. the shift from 1st to 2nd gear never goes smoothly, several times the motorcycle has shifted out of second upon accelleration, nearly causing a collision with a suv while i was trying to merge into traffic just last week. the tube nut on the clutch hub came loose from the factory assembly on this motorcycle, causing the clutch to lock up and fully engage the motor. i am a former msf instructor, i've owned several motorcycles in the past 10 years with many many miles in the saddle. this a dangerous and unnacceptable condition for any motorcyclist. furthermore, these issues are not being caused by abuse of the motorcycle, this is exactly what suzuki claims is responsible for the issue, not the weak engineering behind the transmission. | |||
| 05/30/2008 | 2000 | ||
| Transmission popping out of second and sometimes 3rd gear. happens very ofter and grinds in most gears. i ave had to dealership and was told by service advisor that my cable was adjusted properly and it's a normal charastic of my bike. after visiting forums it seems to be an ongoing problem. | |||
| 04/28/2011 | |||
| The motorcycle transmission will jump out of second gear into neutral when accelerating. | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 8300 | ||
| 2007 suzuki m109r (vzr1800) le after shifting into 2nd gear, and accelerating, the motorcycle seems to be missing the gear or slipping the gear. this causes the motorcycle to shake violently and cause the rider to almost lose control. after doing research, this seems to be a known issue with these bikes for having faulty shift forks. suzuki needs to step up and fix this issue as this can be extremely dangerous. | |||
| 01/15/2007 | 10000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki vzr1800 k7 motorcycle. the contact stated that the transition from first gear to second was unusually rough. the dealer stated that the rough shifting was normal and could provide no further assistance. the manufacturer was contacted and also advised him that the shifting was normal for his model vehicle. the failure mileage was 10,000. | |||
| 09/10/2009 | 14000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki vzr 1800 m109r. while driving the vehicle and shifting into second gear the vehicle changed gears without warning on it's own. the dealer stated that the gear shifting malfunction was caused by a hard shift. the vehicle has not been repaired due to the repair cost. the contact is concerned about the safety risks since the gears shifting at will could cause a crash to occur. the failure mileage was 14,000 and the current mileage was 14,800. | |||
| 08/22/2009 | 20602 | 1 | |
| Subject is my and others 2007 suzuki boulevard 109 motorcycle, 2nd gear defect/failure.i went on the website of m109riders.com and discovered that there are several of the same cases around the country and all of them are of the 2nd gear jumping out into the neutral position, which i hope doesn't result in some one getting killed or seriously hurt. not too far from where i live,there is a suzuki dealership that has seen 7 of the same cases of what i'm experiencing come into there dealership and the mechanic says himself that suzuki is refusing to do a recall in fear of hurting their future sales of this new model because of the 2nd gear defective/ failure . i've put a forum on m109riders.com asking if any one else was experiencing the same thing i have been and i received an over whelming of emails and phone calls of angry and livid motorcycle owners of this particular motorcycle. i've received calls from all over the country about the 2nd gear jumping out of gear then into neutral position on this motorcycle, which is very dangerous for any one that experience this. the boulevard 109 from the years, 2006 1st model to 2009 is where the problem is coming from and i | |||
| 10/03/2009 | 3500 | 1 | |
| I stopped for a signal light. the clutch on the motorcycle locked up and would not disengage. the motorcycle surged forward. i had to kill the engine by using the emergency kill switch. i had to have the motorcycle transported to the repair shop. after disassembly, it was determined that the tubular nut on the (gear assy., primary drive sku: 21100-48g00) had backed off. this allowed the primary gear to move preventing the clutch assembly from operating. i checked the internet an found that many people have experienced this problem. i was lucky that when mine locked up i was stopped and was able to kill power with the emergency switch. i was also lucky in that i was the first vehicle in line and didn't rear end anyone. if this had occurred when i was moving i could have had a serious accident. i called the suzuki technical help line asking for the torque spec for the tubular nut. suzuki refused to give it to me. i was told that i had to buy a new assembly from a suzuki dealership. there is nothing wrong with the existing components other than they were not assembled properly. the tubular nut was not torqued properly. if i buy a new assembly what change has suzuki made to prevent the problem from occurring in the future. i want suzuki to cover the cost of this repair. *tr | |||
| 02/08/2009 | 6000 | ||
| Tl*-the contact owns a 2007 suzuki vzr 1800 motorcycle. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph the rear wheel locked up, which caused the vehicle to skid. additionally the clutch assembly failed. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for inspection. the technician concluded that the malfunctions were due to a manufacturer's defect, and transmission service repairs were performed. the failure mileage was 6,000. the current mileage was 13,000. | |||
| 06/27/2009 | 12847 | 1 | |
| 2007 suzuki m109r motorcycle. 13,000 miles. while at red light bike abruptly jumps forward causing bike to fall over. with help got bike up, still doing same problem needed towed. took to dealer found tube nut had came off of gear shaft and ruined clutches a $700.00 repair which i paid. after getting online i found out this is a problem many bikers have contacted american suzuki with this problem but know recall or warranty was done. i contacted them and all they told me was i should have bought an extended warranty. alot of good that would have done if i got hurt or killed. this is a severe safety problem and the dealer can not guarantee this from happening again. suzuki should make this a recall and should reimburse the people who have paid for this not knowing this is common in this bike. i am 57yrs old bought bike 2yrs ago so i am not driving around popping wheelies or beating this bike. the customer service person at suzuki told me there was nobody higher then her that i could speak too and said she never heard of this problem. *tr | |||
| 03/09/2008 | 10000 | 1 | |
| I have a vzr 1800 2007 model suzuki and have had clutch problems starting at 10000mi had a mechanic check it and says it had oil trouble causing trouble such as shudder and grabbing i called a dealer about this problem and they said they have never heard it and was no recalls but i have heard of several complaints about this on m109riders forum (i mean lots). *tr | |||
| 12/20/2008 | 2117 | 1 | |
| Clutch shudders violently when engaging first gear causing loss of forward motion and endangering rider safety. this is a recurring problem. *tr | |||
| 12/05/2008 | 650 | 1 | |
| Defective clutch that causes unsafe vehicle response when starting the vehicle in motion from a stopped position. clutch vibrates violently and causes the vehicle to jerk or lurch forward or kills the engine. *tr | |||
| 12/02/2008 | 9234 | 1 | |
| I have had numerous issues with my clutch shuttering from day one. i took it to my dealer and they adjusted the cable and told me it was a slipper clutch to keep me from wheeling. i later found out that was a lie. i took it to another dealer to do my first service and complete a recall. i had them address the shutter issue and they stated it was normal, although my clutch was adjusted a little loose. we relocated to ca and i took my bike in for it's 2nd service and mentioned the clutch shutter again, and they have had many complaints but suzuki says it's normal. 3 months after that i was leaving work getting on the freeway and my bike had a very harsh shutter then did it again going into 3rd gear. next thing i know i'm going 60mph and my clutch cable broke. i have ridden bikes for over 25 years and i have never had this type of issue with any bike. i have read up on many suzuki owners forums and apparently this is a very common problem. suzuki in australia has determined the clutch hub is the problem not allowing enough oil to lube the clutch disc. they also have a ongoing recall to repair the problem. *tr | |||
| 07/28/2008 | 1 | ||
| When releasing the clutch, the motorcycle begins to lurch and jump like it is a jack hammer causing a violent shake of the whole motorcycle. *tr | |||
| 07/28/2008 | 3500 | 1 | |
| 2007 suzuki m109r motorcycle. 3500 miles, constant problems with clutch grabbing and gear engagement making bike difficult to ride safely. rear brake rotor loose with no way to tighten other than replacement. *tr | |||
| 05/27/2008 | 800 | 1 | |
| Clutch shakes the bike almost out of control & rear brakes are failing to stop proper. *tr | |||
| 03/15/2008 | 5300 | 1 | |
| While downshifting the clutch grabs causing the rear wheel to skid, this occurs no matter how slowly or smoothly the clutch lever is released. i have adjusted the clutch lever/cable according to the service manual. this has been an ongoing random occurrence. *tr | |||
| 04/10/2008 | 3000 | 1 | |
| My 2007 suzuki m109r when i take off when. i have had to react fast i let out the clutch and the bike has had a violent shake and bang rumble and at an idle you can here alot of clutch noise you pull the clutch in and it gets quiet. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2008 | 15000 | 1 | |
| 2007 suzuki m109r 1. clutch failure to engage - violent shutter when accelerating from standing start 2. rear brake rotor loose. *tr | |||
| 07/10/2008 | 2100 | 1 | |
| 2,000 miles on the motorcycle and the clutch is slipping. *tr | |||
| 07/06/2008 | 3500 | 1 | |
| It's been two weeks since i took my bike to the dealer for the fuel rail recall and since then i've experienced the clutch judder/rear wheel jump when releasing clutch twice! and last night i'm at a stop light in 1st gear. i take off and try to shift into 2nd gear with no luck. the shifter was stuck in 1st gear! luckily i was in the far right lane so i pulled over and hit the kill switch. i tried everything i could think of to get the bike into neutral, i rocked it back and forth and still couldn't get it out of 1st gear. so i pulled in the clutch and started the bike. with the clutch still pulled in the bike starts to move! so i hit the kill switch again. finally, i decided to drive it in 1st gear and get off the side of the road. so i started the bike in 1st gear, eased off the clutch and rode about a block to a parking lot. while in the parking lot i was finally able to get the bike into neutral. once that happened it seemed to be shifting fine. so i headed back home which was about 7-8 miles away. it shifted fine and drove fine all the way home. i pulled into my driveway and hit my garage door opener and pulled into the garage. pulled in the clutch and tried to shift into neutral and it's stuck again! well, it turns out my clutch hub nut backed off. the dealer said that the plates were not damaged and that they were waiting on a new nut and basket from suzuki. i asked him if this was something that i have to look forward to every 3500 miles and he said that he thinks the hub nuts were not tightened properly when originally assembled. *tr | |||
| 05/25/2008 | 2955 | 1 | |
| Harsh vibration of motorcycle drive line and noise in clutch area through all gears at approximately 2800 rpm to 4200 rpm and especially during incline climbing on interstate highways when engine rpm is increased to pickup added load from incline. there is also a noise during idle with clutch released and in neutral coming from clutch housing area. *tr | |||
| 05/23/2008 | 7900 | 1 | |
| I purchase a suzuki vzr 1800 aug 21 2007,and the transmission have fail. i have had a grind an a clunk. from day one. i took bike back an complain clutch was adjusted. bike still have the same problem. i complain about the hardshifting. an was told that was the way that bike shift. now 8,000 mile transmission has gone out. *tr | |||
| 05/09/2008 | 2500 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki m109r (na). while driving in first gear from 0 to start and sometimes when in second gear, the clutch begins bumping, jumping, and vibrating violently. the contact called the dealer twice for this failure. on one occasion, the dealer test drove the vehicle, but could not duplicate the failure. the current mileage was 3,100 and failure mileage was 2,500. | |||
| 05/26/2008 | 3000 | 1 | |
| When i let out my clutch lever the bike jumps up and down and does not go forward this has happens about every 4 times that i let out on the clutch. *tr | |||
| 09/20/2007 | 4000 | 4 | 04/10/2007 |
| I have a brand new (suzuki m109) i take care of this bike like a baby on time services, no speeding trying to take good care of it because me and my lady felt in love with it, after 4 months of use and several trips to the shop the transmission goes, take it to the dealer a week later they tell me that the 2nd gear fork is bent and there's going to be a charge of $2,500 on the owner and i said how can it be possible when is a brand new bike they said there's no defect on the parts that it was the owner mishandling it, i said no way , not even the corp is going to take care of this problem? so i call some people and got to fill out a consumer protection form and we got a hearing coming soon. last time i talk to the dealer they said come and get it in a box and i said i dint pay $13,000 for a bike in a box the bike is in the dealer since 10/2007 so i hope this info could help me and other people that are having the same problems with the same bikes....go to www.m109riders.com, and click on shop talk thank you for all your help. *tr | |||
| 02/18/2007 | 800 | 1 | 12/13/2006 |
| Tl*- the contact owns a 2007 aprilia sxv450 motorcycle. while driving 70 mph the contact heard a loud rattling sound coming from the engine. the vehicle popped out of gear, the contact down shifted to fourth gear, which caused the back wheel to lock. the back wheel unlocked, and then locked again. the dealer stated that the failure was due a lack of oil in the transmission. the dealer advised the contact that they would not cover the repair under warranty. the manufacturer's customer care department stated that if the dealer denied the claim that no one at the company would not be able to assist him. the vehicle currently has 830 miles. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/18/2007 | 4000 | 1 | 04/07/2007 |
| The gear box in my brand new suzuki m109 with only 4,000 miles on it, failed. it shifted automatically from 2nd to neutral while i was riding!! the dealer and suzuki refused to repair it under my warranty, which is for unlimited miles, up to a year. i had the 2007 bike for only 6 months. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR | |||
| 02/06/2008 | 11000 | 2 | 04/14/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki vzr1800. the clutch is jumping out of second gear and the contact hears clutch chatter. when the vehicle was taken to the dealer and stated that the failure was normal; however, the clutch was readjusted. the engine size was unknown. the current mileage was 12,465 and failure mileage was 11,000. | |||