Suzuki Boulevard M109r shudder problems

Filed Feb 16, 2019 · Transmission · 10,200 miles · FL

Severe clutch shudder in first gear and drops out of second from time to time. Extremely dangerous

Filed Jan 27, 2017 · Transmission · 20 miles · FL

Experienced " intermittent " clutch engagement shudder in 1st gear during engine warm up and after engine is warm. Shudder is sudden and occurs during the midpoint range of clutch release. Shudder is sometimes violent. Issue could result in traffic accident if road conditions are slick. Wet or sandy. This issue is definitely a safety hazard that could result in serious injury or death.

Filed Jan 12, 2015 · Transmission · 17,000 miles · TX

I started to experience what the other owners of the suzuki boulevard m109r's are calling clutch shudder. The symptom is when one is stopped and beginning to accelerate. The clutch does not engage right away. Feels like it is stuck so it barely gets a gold of the plates causing one of two things to happen. 1. You release the clutch too much and it loosens too quickly causing the bike to shut off while stopped. 2. The clutch barely engages causing a violent vibration similar to what a standard car could do if the clutch isn't engaged or disengaged correctly. After the violent "clutch shudder" the bike may turn off in traffic or get enough speed to engage into 2nd gear. At this point everything works well. Suzuki will only fix this if the motorcycle is under warranty. However, the part is not the same anymore. It has gone from a flat washer to a wavy washer. They must have changed the part because they know people are having issues but there is no recall.

Filed Aug 22, 2013 · Transmission · 4,500 miles · IL

The motorcycle has a serious shudder issue when taking off from a stopped position. It shifts hard from 1st to 2nd gear. It frequently slips out of 2nd gear and into neutral while riding in 2nd gear.

Filed Jan 3, 2013 · Transmission · 17,000 miles · AZ

Clutch shudder when going starting out in first.. Also slips out of second at times. Seems to be a common problem with the m109r. This is potentially a life and safety issue when pulling out in traffic.

Filed Aug 4, 2012 · Transmission · 8,100 miles · MD · crash · 1 injury

Motorcycle experiences extreme clutch shudder at low speeds and take off. In august 2011, I was at an intersection making a left turn when the motorcycle engine cut off due to clutch shudder in first and second gear causing the oncoming traffic to apply brakes and almost causing an accident. The second incident was at low speed when changing gear from first to second and causing the extreme vibration to the point that the motorcycle fell to the ground in the middle of the road in the rain almost causing collision with the moving vehicle approaching from behind. The motorcycle is unsafe to ride on the road. Suzuki dealer in frederick, maryland was informed and was able to determine the cause of the problem was the clutch assembly which was due to a design flaw. The dealer informed suzuki america and opened a case. Despite the extended service plan - warranty with suzuki, they refused to take responsibility for the known design flaw. This is a safety issue and deserves immediate attention.

Filed May 29, 2011 · Transmission · 1,700 miles · GA

Clutch plates shudder on my suzuki 2007 m109r motorcycle, when starting off from a dead stop and releasing the clutch. It is an intermittent problem but is scarrry when leaving from a stop light and the bike does not accelerate correctly with the clutch slippage. The bike has only 4000 miles of usage. I have read many other m109r riders have the same issue and suzuki is denying there is a design problem.

Filed May 3, 2011 · Transmission · 15,000 miles · GA

2007 suzuki m109r clutch issues clutch shudder and jumps in and out really bad .

Filed Sep 15, 2010 · Transmission · 1,000 miles · KY

Intermittent clutch shudder, this occurs at random but most predictable on first take off after engine warm up. It is a violent shudder of the entire bike and has the potential of causing the driver to lose control will taking off and wrecking. This seems to be a common problem with this model motorcycle. By reading online forums, way to many people are experiencing this problem for it not to be a recall. Suzuki does not recognize an issue or problem and provides no assistance in the repair. I cannot afford to have exploratory maintenance performed so the problem has yet to be repaired on my bike. I personally feel this to be a safety issue, I am an a.s.e. Master certified automotive technician and have worked for a fleet of vehicles both as a mechanic and now in administration for the past 15 years.

Filed Aug 14, 2008 · Transmission · 14,000 miles · WA

Clutch shudders after engaging gear. Happens about with 2500rpm. Motorcycle shudders and is hard to keep under control.