05-06 Gixxer 1k recalls.

[Ericthejet]

http://roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=35357

[The Snowman]

“Suzuki has also received reports of cracking or breakage of the frame behind and below the steering neck when the motorcycle is subjected to repeated hard landings from hazardous maneuvers such as extreme or extended wheelies or other stunts..."

Keep the front wheel on the ground ya squid.

[Pittenger5]

Keep the front wheel on the ground ya squid.

Theres a bike that broke in half on the wera board from a lowside.

[The Snowman]

Theres a bike that broke in half on the wera board from a lowside.

Yeah, it also mentioned about the possibility during a crash as well.

Not good.

[TimmyB]

my 95 cbr has handled wheelies for over a decade. i think they did a good job finally addressing the matter and issuing a recall. you dont have to be a stunter to appreciate the fact that your modern sportbike wont fall apart when the front wheel comes back down.

[schleppy]

Wow, that is something I would have never thought a major manufacturer would cover. Good for them! It gives me further confidence in the brand.

[Pittenger5]

Wow, that is something I would have never thought a major manufacturer would cover. Good for them! It gives me further confidence in the brand.

Aside from the fact it took 2-3 years to acknowledge the FRAME is breaking.

[GixerJockey]

If anyone has specific questions about the recall on their bike... Feel free to contact me.

[TimD]

Didn't know about this and haven't gotten a letter..... interesting

[butcher bergs]

Suzuki is not the only manufacturer plagued by this issue.

Seems frame integrity is more common as of late and for reasons unknown.

[KillBill]

Wow, that is something I would have never thought a major manufacturer would cover. Good for them! It gives me further confidence in the brand.

+1 !

[Ericthejet]

Suzuki is not the only manufacturer plagued by this issue.

Seems frame integrity is more common as of late and for reasons unknown.

Kawasaki had some issues with the "10" a few years ago.

Perhaps the goal of a light machine has resulted in this situation?

[bigred875]

i thought the weld was supposed to be the strongest part...seems to me this is a manufacturing issue not so much design...but what do i know

[richw]

Well; come later with snow off the ground I guess I am a candidate.

There is also metal fatigue and stress risers at play

There may NOW be more of an issue now that the bikes are 3+ years out. Many of the bikes are crashed out.

Considering I get power wheelies in 1,2,3 the bike needs to be wheelie proof.

A modern bike now is only strong enough to push air out of the way. The days of a slow speed slide, curb hit and good to go are over. Yes I know a lot of you are driving hit bikes... take them to GMD and check if its pointing straight

Thanks for the heads up

not Germaine but I love the new bitch slap EMO

[Billy]

Its def legit. The recall info is on Suzuki's website.

http://www.suzukicycles.com/Recalls/...siteLetter.pdf

[GixerJockey]

All K5/K6 GSX-R1000s are subject.

Dye tests will be performed on the frames. Bikes that fail the dye test will get new frames (oh joy). Bikes that pass the dye tests will get reinforcements at the known stress points (oh joy again).

Contact your dealer for more info on how to get yours taken care of...


Now...

Do your local dealer a little favor...

Don't call them now and expect immediate action. We all just found out about this. We don't have the kits to test or reinforce the frames yet. Its a new recall and Suzuki will provide us with lots more info soon.

[Sheppo]

All K5/K6 GSX-R1000s are subject.

Dye tests will be performed on the frames. Bikes that fail the dye test will get new frames (oh joy). Bikes that pass the dye tests will get reinforcements at the known stress points (oh joy again).

Contact your dealer for more info on how to get yours taken care of...


Now...

Do your local dealer a little favor...

Don't call them now and expect immediate action. We all just found out about this. We don't have the kits to test or reinforce the frames yet. Its a new recall and Suzuki will provide us with lots more info soon.

+1
I also can be of assistance. Noel does make a good point though. We are new to this too. Thanks for your patience.

Doug

[richw]

We who are about to die salute you

[GixerJockey]

We who are about to die salute you

Hey, I'm in the same boat with my K5...

[Tricky Mike]

Any word on possible K7 issues?

[GixerJockey]

Any word on possible K7 issues?

None... It's not powerful enough to break frames...

[Tricky Mike]

i was being serious you ass

[GixerJockey]

i was being serious you ass

Me too...



(No, nothing from Suzuki. And no rumors of frames breaking on K7/K8. I'm pretty sure that Suzuki knew there was a problem with the K5/K6... BEFORE the K7 was designed)

[Crash Dummy Denno]

thats what you get for buying a suck-zuki

[Pigman]

Here is the VIN #'s Both mine and my buds are on it...

The VIN ranges of the 2005 and 2006 GSX-R1000s involved are listed below.

GSX-R1000K5 JS1GT76A*52100019 through JS1GT76A*52110197
GSX-R1000K6 JS1GT76A*62100003 through JS1GT76A*62117296