I would love to get the problems sorted on my K8 It feels like an old crate at low speeds and low revs. When i took it in to the main dealer back in Dec 2009 they mumbled about the new Injection Burgmans being rougher at low revs than the older carb versions. I would have thought injection engines should be smoother to carbs

Update on my K8 400 vibration. After taking it in and showing them the service bulletin they ordered the parts and i waited. Three weeks later the dealer called and said it was ready. Picked it up Saturday, a little break in the weather and to my surprise, the cost was $0. Suzuki picked up the parts and labor. Rode it home and it was smooth and no juddering or vibration. A little slower off the line but smooth, which is what i wanted.

So for the others out there, it looks like Suzuki has stepped up to repair a design flaw.

Roger, again thanks for providing me the service bulletin number.

Happy and safe riding.

Thanks, Tivvi.

It's always nice to get a bit of background. Mine's plastered all over this forum, in different places. I was Burgermiser, until someone pulled the rug from under my feet.   

The recall bulletin has only been released very recently, in the UK.

So that dealer, you spoke of, wouldn't have known anything about it, at that time.

The bulletin was released back in February 09, StateSide.

Which should please bigkoala, no-end.

As it's a K8,  your " MAIN DEALER " should have had a bulletin from Suzuki, by now, to modify the clutch, under warrantee.

So go back to them, and remind them of their obligation. And don't be fobbed-off with any excuses. It must be a MAIN DEALER, though.

Any " MAIN DEALER " will do warrantee work, as they will get paid for it, by Suzuki.

Tell us a bit about yourself, Dave. Where are you from.? etc.

Hi, Tivvi. Wecome to the forum.

I was wondering, 5,000 miles in 5 months, seems a lot of miles in a short space of time. It may have had a hard early life.

Having said that, my 400 K9, new in September, had the same problem. But Suzuki, through the dealer, has said the K9 was sorted out in the build.

                        They are only recalling K7's, and K8's.

Even the mechanic, who test rode it said there was no problem, with it.

But I heard and felt it, on the way home.

Strangely, though, I haven't heard it " Howl " for about a week, now. And the vibration isn't nearly as bad as it was, before.

Have a good read-up, through the posts, on hear. It will help.

I have a burgman 400K7 with 27,000 miles.

Should I be worried about juddering (who made that word up) and vibration since I have noticed several other 400K7 owners have complained about the problem on their scooters?

My only major problem was having to replace both sets of pullys at 20,000 miles when the drive belt was replaced. Good thing I purchased the extended warranty (not from suzuki) so the warranty covered the parts and installation cost

Any one having any major problems with the 400K7's.

Are there any problems that are milage related?

Looking forward to hearing from anyone although no news might be good news.

Rodger,

Thanks for the information.   It will really help.  Im now out of warranty but did report it and had it serviced before this time and the ticket did talk about the vibration.  

I will see how it goes and if i have to pay.

Again thanks.

Dan

Since its winter here in Salt Lake City Utah i wanted to take my K8  AN400 to the local dealer to get this vibration fixed.  But i would like to go in prepared with some sort of Technical Service record or something.  Does anyone know of a service number or a contact at Suzuki Service that either the service tech can call?

Any help from other Burman owerns would be most helpfu.

Thanks,

Dan

The latest I have from my wife, who works at the local dealership is that the Bullitin is out, but the parts are still on the way from Japan.

Best to check with your local dealer every few weeks for the latest update in your area.

Might improve relations if you bought something when you visit the shop too.

David

Hi everyone.

I have just spoken to Suzuki GB customer services (Neil)

Tel: 0500 011959

Neil has just told me that the fix for the juddering and vibration at low speeds is being provided by the factory.

The problem is being caused by a build up of friction dust.

On earlier models than the K8 the frugal part had less legs on it.

The 08 model has more legs on it, leading to the clutch fork part to retain too much debris.

The 08 model has a 5 fix prong fork on it and needs a 3 prong fork putting back on it ( the 3 prong is on earlier models) to correct problem.

Neil went on to tell me that we should all go to our dealers with the problem and tell them this and get them to contact the Suzuki Tech team to tell them what needs to be done and arrange for the 3 prong to be sent to them.

I phoned up my dealer after speaking to suzuki and told them what they said. I am taking my bike in on Saturday. I will keep you informed with what happens.

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If you have any doubts abiout this, phone Neil at Suzuki Uk Customer services on the number shown above.