GSXR1000 K5/K6 - Frame Crack recall!

Pug · 7 Feb 2009 at 10:03

My brother has had a letter from Suzuki saying his K6 has been recalled due to weaknesses around the headstock/frame and needs to go in to be inspected for replacement or a preventative brace to be fitted.

Apparently affects all K5/K6 bikes, so if you havent received a letter maybe safest to contact your local suzuki dealer.

US Sauce but its happening in the UK too

http://roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=35357

Pug · 7 Feb 2009 at 10:31

well i suspect the issue (accoring to the letter) is only a problem for people whom do excessive wheelies

Pug · 7 Feb 2009 at 11:04

SGCWill said:
How could a cracked frame possibly be an acceptable fault for such a common bike??

My suspicion is its cautionary, and they have seen a few do it after excessive abuse (bad wheelies), and as a result are taking action. tbh i see these sorts of things as good things.

Pug · 7 Feb 2009 at 12:13

sharpygsxr said:
i take it its only affecting the 1000 as i have a K6 750?

dunno mate - probably. Couldnt hurt to check with Suzuki tho?

Pug · 7 Feb 2009 at 18:24

Shoei said:
Personally i'd want the new frame option.

I'd wager the replacement frame would be the same frame as the old one, just with the pre-emptive bracket/plate installed from new.