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Suzuki Intend Recall on 400 K8 (juddering & vibration)

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blackstove

Hermon, Maine

2:09 pm April 17, 2010

posts 62

Hi there,

GV/AN No. 41A is the notice that the dealers have received about the fix on the "jutter" I just got mine back from the dealer. All the work was done for free, since the scoot was under warrenty.

Hope this helps you.

 

Frank

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SEBIAN2009

11:18 am April 17, 2010

posts 1

mantaray23 said:

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,Laugh

Dan


 

Hi,

Does anyone know something about the HiT clutch from Dr.Pulley ?
see this http://burgmanusa.com/forums/v…..CH#p428648

 

 

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el burgman

4:36 pm March 23, 2010

posts 5

There is now a SERVICE BULLETIN out for the Burgman 400 K8 in the UK

If you contact your suzuki dealer they will know about it and arrange for you to get your bike sortedSmile

Mine is booked in at the end of this weekSmile

I'll let you all know how i got on next weekSmile

Good luck everyone

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tivvy

Stoke on Trent UK

3:48 pm February 23, 2010

posts 8

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

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SKY_REP

Hollywood, MD

5:45 pm February 21, 2010

posts 7

Dan:

Glad to hear all went well for you.  I have my K8 (400) in the shop since Jan 2010 for this install.  Do not know when I'll get it back.  I also have it in the the auto shut-off problem as well, that's why it's taking so long.  Too much snow and salt on the roads here in MD to ride anyway.  Hopefully will get back by warm weather anyway, better in the warm dealer shop then my cold winter storage.

Rodger

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mantaray23

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

3:27 pm February 21, 2010

posts 14

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.

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tivvy

Stoke on Trent UK

6:09 pm February 18, 2010

posts 8

Many Thanks I wil be contacting him over the next few days and will report back.

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alto1_3

Gosport, Hampshire, England.

5:40 pm February 18, 2010

posts 169

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.  Yell  Laugh

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. Surprised

Which should please bigkoala, no-end. Wink

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tivvy

Stoke on Trent UK

5:21 pm February 18, 2010

posts 8

Probably one of the older members on this site 53 yrs old  I live in Stoke on Trent used to be known as the Potteries (before it all went to India) Car is a Rover 75 connesieur 1800 Turbo, I have ridden Bikes from aged 16. I loved the 70s having owned many Lambrettas then Suzuki Motorcycles Hondas and BMW's in the past 10 years I have really enjoyed riding Burgmans my 1st one being a 250 T Reg then a 2003 K2 400 and now my Pearl nebula Black k8

Thanks for the info regarding the recall as a matter of interest I took the bike back to the Stafford Suzuki dealer mid December would the recall have been issued by then? 

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alto1_3

Gosport, Hampshire, England.

4:55 pm February 18, 2010

posts 169

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.

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tivvy

Stoke on Trent UK

4:37 pm February 18, 2010

posts 8

Hi Alto1

Thanks for the reply, having checked the Documents to my bike it is a K8 registered on 1st May 2009 and the 5100mls were covered by the 15th August 2009 The chap who purchased it new toured part of europe and only keeps bikes on average 6mth and swaps scooter to race and currently has a trail type bike, but I am told looks after the bikes when I purchased it on Sept 22nd it was in unmarked condition and still is but this vibration drives me nuts!! maybe I can get it looked at with it being a K8

Cheers

Dave

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alto1_3

Gosport, Hampshire, England.

6:08 pm February 17, 2010

posts 169

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.

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tivvy

Stoke on Trent UK

5:10 pm February 17, 2010

posts 8

Hi

I'm New to the site,so any help appreciated I purchased a 400 k9 in sept 2009 with 5000 mls on the clock it was registered in april 2009 it now has 6100 on the clock, and it shakes the fillings from my teeth at 10mph juddering and baulking, it also howls from starts in the mornings and I can hear the variator rollers rattling when it warms up. my older burgmans K2 and 2000 models were much smoother.

I took it back to the dealer in Dec 2009 and he said it was dust in the clutch housing they claeaned it out, but it seems worse than ever now and I almost expect it to terminate itself what do I do? Yell

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dsweet

massachusetts

10:45 am January 11, 2010

posts 22

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.

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captron1934b

10:21 pm January 10, 2010

posts 4

blackstove said:

I have a k7 2007 with 2500 miles 0n it, that starts its "jutter" at about 1900rpm, and stops about 3000. This started last year. It would br great if this could be stopped. Called local dealer, and he says they have no idea why this is happening.

I will be watching close to see if we can come up with the fix.Laugh


I have a 2007 also… and just had the entire clutch, belt and bell replaced (not covered by warranty, $900). Yet I still get that shuddering between 10 and 20 mph. Have you gotten any new info an a recall?

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mantaray23

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

12:15 pm January 9, 2010

posts 14

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.Smile

Dan

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SKY_REP

Hollywood, MD

8:30 pm January 8, 2010

posts 7

Dan:

The Service Bulletin Info is Bulletin GV/AN No. 41A dated 11/2/2009.  The Subject: Clutch Vibration & Abnormal Noise During Acceleration.  Model: AN400K7-K8.  Reference: AN400 Service Manual (P/N: 99500-34102-03E).  Your dealer should be able to get for you.

Its 4 pages in content and 13 parts have to be replaced.  Once completed a test ride is required.  If at this time vibration and/or clutch noise still exists replace the clutch shoe and the clutch housing.

Hopefuly you still have warranty to cover this otherwise you pay.

I have a copy if you need copy PM me.

Rodger 

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mantaray23

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

6:52 pm January 7, 2010

posts 14

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,Laugh

Dan

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Chuck Geiger

Fresno, CA

7:37 pm December 22, 2009

posts 6

My unit went in for a week – They replaced a host of clutch parts from the service bulliten. clamp, cushion cl cover, hose belt, duct belt. cushion. hose pad, housing, shoe, etc. It runs great and lots of control at low speeds.

Chuck GeigernFresno, CA

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runraggedtwo

Loughborough, UK

2:33 pm December 10, 2009

posts 26

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


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