Recall Notice

Got my recall notice yesterday.
The note says to confirm the VIN.
Wouldnt they already have that on file and know which build range was affected?
If mine is included I'll ask the dealer fit one of those recently popular whistles too.

Got mine today ,wait for it ,they have to order part .

my letter arrived yesterday.
will get around to it at some stage - just not sure when!

Got the letter, but haven't checked the numbers. I don't really want CMC to touch the bike again.

My recently-acquired 2008 Bandit has over 12 months warranty remaining, and I confirmed this with my local Suzuki dealer (Kessner Suzuki) who advised me that on Friday's 6000km service they will replace the rectifier item under the recall notice.
So kudos to them, because as soon as I supplied the VIN and the bloke looked it up I was advised about the recall. Didn't even have to ask for it.

They ordered a few extra so mine is in Friday

I haven't received a letter yet, but Trevor Jordens ( my dealer ) rang me yesterday, '', said that my bandit was in the recall
and they have ordered the part.
Rang me this morning and it's being fitted tomorrow ''

Never got the letter (or at least haven't yet. Called dealer, he asked how many kms and said he has all other details needed, ordered parts, arrived yesterday, picked up today, One rectify done, other bike in bits in the shed while I wait for dinner to be served :-)


EDIT: job finished on both bikes now.

For trivia's sake

Output prior to change (both bikes pretty close to each other):
~15.3v @ 5000 rpm (IMO this is a bit high for a 12v battery but is within spec according to the manuals)

Output after change (both bikes pretty close to each other):
~13.8v @ idle
~14.7 @ 3000 rpm
~14.5 @ 5000 rpm
Much better for the battery I recon

My letter came today.

YEAH ME TOO

guys,
what is this all about? i have nothing in the mail
four40 you have a 1250fa yes? mine is 2010 fa
does this concern me as well?
i`m not going back to where i bought mine
western motorcycles is just up the road from where i work.
i will go there instead

Check your Vin number on rego sticker if its JS1CH122300100017 your affected if not ,keep riding Br.

Not effected then, VIN is not even near the same. 2010 GSX1250FA

Got my recall letter yesterday.

Rang Bunbury City Motorcycles who took my details as they had to order the part. I'll just pick it up and fit it myself if possible, I can't be bothered leaving my bike for any extended period at the dealership.

Guess that's the problem with having an old bike!

Big Al wrote:Guess that's the problem with having an old bike!

I noticed on my FA the rectifier heatsink is bolted in place.

mine is getting done next week. MMMMMMMMMORE power lol

3.5 years is probably longer than some people would keep a bike for sure. Still good to see Suzuki doing something about it, unlike Honda who denied they had issues with the same part on the CBR's.

What I thought was interesting was they sent the form which had do you still own this bike ... or is it written off? insurance company etc.

i had mine changed to problems.
Here is a link to the suzuki australia recall page
http://www.suzukimotorcycles.com.au/news/recall-service-campaigns/road.html

i havent got a letter yet although i rang Action when i first heard about it and the guy said there isnt any recall. i said yes there is and it affects gsxrs, bandits, and a whole heap of others. i gave him my phone number and they called back a few hours later and said they missed the email and yes there was but didnt know what was happening. have to ring them again i guess

potatomasher wrote:i havent got a letter yet although i rang Action when i first heard about it and the guy said there isnt any recall. i said yes there is and it affects gsxrs, bandits, and a whole heap of others. i gave him my phone number and they called back a few hours later and said they missed the email and yes there was but didnt know what was happening. have to ring them again i guess

or find yourself a new dealer maybe

Got my new Reg\rec today ,told them bike was in pieces so they just gave me it.( )Pissing down rain here again so didnt feel like riding it
If you do your own remove spocket cover, you will need a 10 and 8 mm spanner to remove the part.
10 min easy job esp. if you have small fingers.Stick a rag under it in case you drop the nuts.(2)

reddog wrote: I'll just pick it up and fit it myself if possible, I can't be bothered leaving my bike for any extended period at the dealership.

That's what I did for both our bikes. Reminds me, I've still gota drop the old regs back to him.

15-20 min job with basic tools

dhula wrote:

reddog wrote: I'll just pick it up and fit it myself if possible, I can't be bothered leaving my bike for any extended period at the dealership.

That's what I did for both our bikes. Reminds me, I've still gota drop the old regs back to him.

15-20 min job with basic tools

You mean they want the old ones back ?

Yep, local guy took em off me then threw em on the pile in the corner. Guess they have to be returned to smoozuki. Maybe they will go back to the maker and they will redo them to be the new spec or something, who knows