On the Aust Suzuki website is a recall for GS500 K6. The issue is the Rear Brake Disc Bolt Tension. The campaign number - maybe Aust only - is SRC06-5

If you have one (a K6) might pay to call a local dealer to see if this applies to your neck of the woods.

Michael

They didn't tighten the rear brake disc bolts enough?  Do I understand correctly?  If so I would just tighten them myself rather than leave it at the dealer so an 18-year-old can snap the bolts off then mar my wheels extracting the broken studs!

Quote from: bill14224 on July 09, 2010, 06:11:43 PM
They didn't tighten the rear brake disc bolts enough?  Do I understand correctly?  If so I would just tighten them myself rather than leave it at the dealer so an 18-year-old can snap the bolts off then mar my wheels extracting the broken studs!

my thoughts exactly

what years are the k6?

Quote from: black and silver twin on July 09, 2010, 09:05:28 PM

what years are the k6?

Service manual says. . .
GS500/U/F/FU K6-K7 ('06-'07 MODELS)

What country codes?

K6 means 2006.

K6 = 2006
K7 = 2007
K8 = 2008
K9 = 2009

I'm not sure if the 2010 models are known as K10s. I haven't seen the dealer ads mention K10 like they used to mention K9.

The recall did Not specify any Country Codes. The notice was on the Australian Suzuki website - http://www.suzukimotorcycles.com.au/news/recall-service-campaigns/road.html. If you're concerned and you live outside of Australia, call a Suzuki Dealer and ASK them. It could just be an Aust thing as something went wrong in meeting Aust compliance, or it's an overall thing and they just want/need to check something to avoid litigation. If you own an 2006 model, or are thinking of buying one, make a quick call to a Suzuki Dealer and get the skinny directly from them.  

Michael

The recall is from a few years ago. Here are the full details:

Suzuki—GS500FK6 Motorcycle
PRA number: 2006/8962
Date created: 21st December 2006
What are the hazards?
Malfunction
What are the defects?
Some units may have had the bolts that secure the rear disc to the rim tightened incorrectly.
Where the product was sold
National ..........................(that means Oz!)
Supplier
Suzuki Australia Pty Limited
What should consumers do?
Contact your local Suzuki dealer.

Quote from: mister on July 10, 2010, 12:41:26 AM
K6 means 2006.

K6 = 2006
K7 = 2007
K8 = 2008
K9 = 2009

I'm not sure if the 2010 models are known as K10s. I haven't seen the dealer ads mention K10 like they used to mention K9.

The recall did Not specify any Country Codes. The notice was on the Australian Suzuki website - http://www.suzukimotorcycles.com.au/news/recall-service-campaigns/road.html. If you're concerned and you live outside of Australia, call a Suzuki Dealer and ASK them. It could just be an Aust thing as something went wrong in meeting Aust compliance, or it's an overall thing and they just want/need to check something to avoid litigation. If you own an 2006 model, or are thinking of buying one, make a quick call to a Suzuki Dealer and get the skinny directly from them.  

Michael

I am under the impression that they are not making any 2010, or at least not bringing any into the USA, as they had a ton of 2009 K9 leftovers........

When I first looked at them at the dealer, I figured the sale price was BS and they would have none in stock...........Dealer had 2, and said that if they sold before I made the deal that the distributor had "plenty more"...

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