2008 Suzuki Gsx-1300rk8 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand (1) · Power Train (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
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.
Power Train:clutch Assembly 2009-04-06 · SB-199 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suzuki motorcycle: abnormal clutch noise. light metallic ticking noise coming from the clutch cover area on right side of the motorcycles. the noise is most distinguishable when the engine is running at idle speed. no model years listed. *pe
Electrical System:wiring 2008-11-20 · TSB-191 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suzuki motorcycle: service manual correction of ignition switch lead wire routing. *pe
What owners report
2012-08-08 · Electrical System · 6,800 mi“i just call suzuki 714-572-1490 to receive service on a recall for my motorcycle they deny to gave me the service because they cant find the vin number. this motorcycle has a 2 recall one for the voltage regulator that may cause an explosion and the other one for ignition key. *tr…”
2008-07-23 · Power Train“suzuki boulevard m109r year 2008. the motorcycle would violently shake when leaving from a complete stop. though it is not very consistent. it only happens once in a while. it happened again at 7/11/08 when my girlfriend was riding with me, and i fear for her safety as the motorcycle is not very responsive when this defect happens. i've taken the …”
2008-04-02 · Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand · 4 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2008 suzuki gsx-1300rk8. the contact stated that the kickstand was defective and would not support the vehicle. he stopped riding the vehicle. the dealer and manufacturer stated that there was no failure with the kickstand and advised the contact to place the vehicle in first gear. the current and failure mileages were 4. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.