2006 Suzuki Gsx1300r problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:frame And Members (1) · Power Train:manual Transmission (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors (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 (2)
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
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2005-10-28 · 146 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
supplemental service manual information. *tt
What owners report
2010-10-29 · Structure:frame And Members · 5,412 mi“on 10/25/2010 a 2006 suzuki gsx1300 motorcycle was towed to our shop. the customer's complaint was that the motorcycle's engine stopped running while he was ridding down the freeway which he felt endangered his life. after diagnosing the problem, we found out that the bracket holding the bank angle sensor was broken. the bank angle sensor is des…”
2010-07-28 · Electrical System · 23,400 mi“i was riding on the freeway (with my girlfriend [xxx]) on my '06 gsx-1330r hayabusa when my motor suddenly cut. luckily, i was able to move to the shoulder without incident. i turned off the ignition, turned it back on and the motor started right up. not knowing the issue, i drove off the freeway (i was next to the offramp) and left the bike in…”
2007-03-08 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 10,000 mi“i have a suzuki hayabusa motorcycle. it is 1 year old with 12,000 miles. i took it to the dealer to have the transmission looked at because it felt like it was slipping out of 2nd gear. the bike is still under warranty. the dealer is telling me that suzuki will not cover this under warranty. *jb…”
2006-08-09 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors · 700 mi“dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph through a parking lot, the motorcycle idled roughly, then stalled completely. the motorcycle was taken to a service dealer, where it was determined that the fuel injectors needed to be adjusted.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.