2006 Suzuki C90t problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (4) · Suspension (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
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.
Suspension 2018-11-20 · N-Q-G-045 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin was sent by suzuki motor corporation to its authorized suzuki automobile distributors in the u.s., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
What owners report
2016-08-09 · Electrical System · 27,000 mi“electrical system failure. electrical system fails while riding and restarting the bike. i had no power after riding 50 miles and stopping to refuel. i had just had a new battery installed. a new rectifier and stator was installed fall of 2015. this happened previously when i was driving through a parking lot of a mall and the bike died. in the f…”
2016-03-09 · Electrical System · 22,000 mi“after riding for any amount of distance, once the bike is turned off (say for refueling) you go to start the bike and there is nothing, no power, no head lights, nothing at all...brand new battery checked all the wiring to make sure it was tight and not cracked or broke. this problem happens every once in awhile. afraid to take it out on any trip…”
2014-05-09 · Power Train · 31,200 mi“i was riding along and the bike died on me. luckily i was at a traffic light and just began to start out in first gear when it died. i was coming back from a 150 mile trip and was 14 miles from home when it died. tried jumping it but got no power. when the tow truck guy picked me up, he said it was my stator. *tr…”
2012-05-04 · Suspension · 4,899 mi“inferior steering head bearing issue. for a 2006 suzuki boulevard c90t (vl1500t). on deceleration between 40-35 mph, the handle bar consistently shakes violently from side to side. appears to be failure of oem ball bearings. needs new tapered roller bearings to cure this dangerous condition. this will be a significant cost to remove and repair the…”
2009-08-17 · Electrical System · 18,780 mi“stator and regulator rectifier failed at 18,780 miles. total charging system failure on 2006 c90 resulting in shutdown of motorcycle in traffic. *tr…”
2009-03-31 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 32,000 mi“i am reporting a defective part on the 2006 zuzuki c90t motercycle. the rear brake disc is built in two parts the inner mounting disc and the outer braking disc the two parts are revited together with eight large steel revites. after the use of one set of brake pads the disk is about too fall apart i discovered this while cleanning my cycle. if it …”
2008-09-27 · Electrical System · 26,000 mi“purchased a 2006 suzuki c90t new in may 2006. in may of 2007 while riding up a city street, motor just died in the middle of high traffic. almost was hit by several vehicles pushing the motorcycle to the side. stator unit with signal generator failed. replaced under warranty at 11,500 miles approx. september 2008 with 26,000 miles, unit failed…”
2007-11-28 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 5,200 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki c90t (na). while driving in first gear at 5 mph, the engine made a popping sound and then shut off. the contact pushed the clutch in and the engine restarted. the vehicle has been to the repair shop five times. the contact spoke with suzuki and they stated that they would not repair the vehicle unless they were…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.