2005 Suzuki Gsx1300r problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2014-04-01 · campaign 14E012000 · 2,827 vehicles
Defect: Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.
Risk: If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Fix: Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2008-04-29 · 182 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service manual correction - front fork installation. *pe
What owners report
2007-05-31 · Power Train · 8,543 mi“engine problem...cam tensioner broke and now has damaged the engine/starter/etc... this is a known problem with suzuki hayabusa's. there was a recall i believe for the 2001 model...maybe other years. mine is a 2005. i may have been duped by the dealer. it is my belief that the bike they sold me was much older than 2005 and possibly wrecked and fixe…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.