2006 Suzuki Boulevard M109r: transmission slipping

Filed May 17, 2013 · Transmission · 13,000 miles · NM

This problem has progressively got worse. The bike will slip out of second gear into neutral while accelerating. It has gotten to the point that I can barely accelerate in second without it slipping out, so I shift up to third as quick as I can to prevent this from happening. I remember reading when the bike first came out that it had transmission issues specifically with second gear.

Filed Aug 31, 2012 · Transmission · 10,000 miles · MD

Bike shifts hard into 2nd gear. Once in gear the bike surges and bucks like the transmission is slipping. Sometimes it slips out of gear into neural. Mostly it stays in gear but bucks so bad I get wheel spin. Once in 3rd gear the problem stops. I have seen hundreds of online posts detailing the problem but I've never seen a solution in how to fix it.

Filed Dec 21, 2011 · Transmission · CA

Well as you probably already have some complaints I have the same problem with my suzuki m109r, it's hard going into second gear and wine I'm in 3rd gear it slips into neutral.

Filed Sep 13, 2011 · Transmission · 2,743 miles · CA

I purchased the suzuki m109r brand new, within 2 months I begin having problems with the 2nd gear slipping out. I took the bike to dealership immediately, with no positive results. In 2006 they claimed that these problems were not apparent to suzuki. I recently found pass invoices from dealership that explained that there had not been any defects or complaints referring the transmission in 2006. I was offered a one time "goodwill" service due to the fact that the bike was brand new. I got my bike back and within 8 months the 2nd gear started slipping out of gear, so I skipped 2nd gear and went straight to 3rd. As of 2009 the bike has been sitting with a transmission that is defected and badly in need of repair. This bike is a very powerful bike and I feel the transmission was not made efficient enough for the power that this engine carries. I deeply enjoyed the bike, I just want my bike fixed. I am in the process of looking for a transmission, but the federal safety agency needs to be aware and I believe odi needs to open an investigation in regards to this motorcycle and model because this is a hazard and very dangerous to the driver and public.

Filed May 17, 2011 · Transmission · 4,013 miles · SD

I ride a 2006 suzuki m109r 1800cc motorcycle and two days ago the transmission slipped out of gear. It has slipped out of every gear except fifth when applying medium amount of throttle. It happened when accelerating away from a stoplight. I was behind other vehicles so I was not racing the engine when shifting. I had to negotiate my bike to the side of the road out of traffic from the fast lane in neutral. With the drivers nowadays tailgating you to get to the latest new store opening having a motorcycle completely slip out of gear while every other vehicle around you is accelerating is dangerous. I had three cars nearly sideswipe me while coasting to the side of the road. Scary. You bet. I think with less than 4100 miles suzuki needs to rethink their quality issues with m109r transmissions before someone gets killed or seriously injured. I am sure a recall would be cheaper than litigation for a death.

Filed Aug 4, 2008 · Transmission · 9,200 miles · MI

2006 suzuki m109r transmission keeps slipping in and out of gear while driving causing the motorcycle to lurch out of control. Problem was diagnosed as 2nd,3rd4th gear was worn beyond repair. My motorcycle has only 9400 miles on it.

Filed Jul 25, 2008 · Brakes, Transmission · 11,000 miles · AZ

Transmission slips when riding in second gear. Rear brake rotor is loose.