2009 Suzuki Vzr1800 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:manual Transmission (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Seats:motorcycle 2015-06-23 · campaign 15E053000 · 308 vehicles
Defect: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain Accessory Backrest Mounting Hardware kits, part numbers 990A0-75148 and 990A0-75148-BLK, manufactured March 1, 2012, to April 21, 2015. The affected hardware kits are for installing accessory backrests on 2006-2015 Suzuki VZR1800 (Boulevard M109R) motorcycles. The mounting hardware kits may include four 110mm bolts instead of two 75mm bolts and two 95mm bolts.
Risk: If the backrest is installed with bolts that are too long, the mounting bolts may contact the rear tire, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will correct the mounting hardware as needed, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077.
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 2008-10-02 · SB-09-18 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suzuki motorcycle: an assembly guide will not be issued for the vzr1800nk9, because the set-up procedure remains similar to the vzr1800k6. to set up a vzr1800nk9, please use the vzr1800k6 assembly and pre delivery guide and the additional information outlined i n this bulletin. *pe
What owners report
2011-04-29 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 10 mi“bike currently has 1100 miles. since day 1 shifting from first gear to second gear is hard and the transmission makes a hard and loud noise when engaging. dealer said that this symptom will wear off in time with more miles. based on what other owners describe about the second gear disengaging.the symptom that i am experiencing now is the beginning …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.