Suzuki DL1000 stalling problems

Filed Mar 16, 2018 · Fuel system, Transmission · FL

2014 suzuki dl1000. Consumer writes in regards to motorcycle ecu unit which includes fueling issues that causes low RPM throttle controls/ response and stalling vibrations and noises. *m

Filed Apr 2, 2017 · Fuel system · 12,000 miles · NC

The motorcycle will stall at odd intervals. It will also backfire thru the airbox. At low speed, it is difficult to control the throttle. It is especially bad when the engine hasn't warmed up fully and its cold outside. I have come very close to dropping the bike when it stalls unexpectedly. It has stalled several times after accelerating from a stop. It has also stalled several times when hot and slowing down on the highway.

Filed Jan 15, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 1,200 miles · FL

Vehicle is a nos 2014 leftover purchased in november 2016. Vehicle now has 2,500 miles on it and has intermittently stalled upon takeoff in 1st gear at least 7 times. Each time the motorcycle engine is warm. Upon engaging 1st gear from a stop, when the clutch is released and throttle applied, the motorcycle will cough and stall. This happens at critical transition times; at an intersection, in stop-and-go traffic and once in a crowded parking lot causing me to drop the bike on its side. I called suzuki and filed a case/complaint and the vehicle is now at a dealership. I spoke to the dealership after 1 week and they stated that they were unable to "re-create the problem" and were unable to do anything corrective. The manufacturer appears unwilling to acknowledge documented history of electrical problems from this model year's ecu (2014 was first year for traction control on this model) despite the fact that the ecu has been re-engineered since then. Some customers have had these ecus replaced with new version under warranty, which solved the issue. This is a documented and dangerous problem placing riders and bystanders at risk of being involved in a accident.

Filed Jan 15, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 600 miles · FL

Ever since this vehicle was purchased and then after the first oil change the motor developed a knock. The fueling is erratic at times meaning it hiccups or surges and has stalled while in motion. I brought this up to the dealer and to suzuki in november of 2015. I also found on a suzuki forum dedicated to this particular model that others were experiencing the same issues. I took the bike to the dealer and nothing was remedied. I spoke with suzuki corporate and they acknowledged that some models were experiencing a knock due to an intolerance but that it wouldn't affect reliability. When asked to put it in writing they actually said yes but then never followed through and wouldn't return any further calls from me. I found out in europe suzuki was replacing the ecu on all bikes that were experiencing this. They have done nothing to fix this vehicle. I got to a point where I hired a lawyer to try to get the dealer to replace bike and their response was suzuki says there is nothing wrong. Now because of that I have been blacklisted from other dealers and they won't work on unit. I have lots of correspondence over the last 14 months trying to get this righted and now I am left to try to fix this myself. There are a plethora of others experiencing these same issues and getting the same response from suzuki, which is to not do anything to help. Www.stromtrooper.com is full of folks talking about this ecu issue and the knocking issue. When suzuki did have the bike and said they did an upgrade fix the bike was worse. They have also deleted the ecu replacement part twice since 2014. It has only stalled on me three times in 15 months but it only takes once at the wrong time and someone might be injured or worse. I am going to try to fix this on my own but I shouldn't have to. I think they have the bike set too lean to meet us requirements and it is a safety issue.

Filed Nov 7, 2016 · Fuel system · 2,000 miles · CA

Motorcycle stalls when engaging throttle. The motorcycle can be in neutral and it still stalls engaging throttle. Happened ~ 5 time withint 2000 miles. Its a safety concern because cars behind me have to wait until I restart the motorcycle. It is not a clutch problem because it happens in neutral also.

Filed Mar 18, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 1 miles · MN

Bike is 6 months old bike has stall on me at least 5 occasions when in motion in traffic the bike has stalled when pulling in the clutch bike is unrideable under 2000 rpms due to poor fuelling cannot ride in city traffic without slipping the clutch the entire time below 2000 rpms my bike has been in the shop twice for this problem and both times suzuki said the bike is sopposed to do that when I ask the service mgr if his bikes wont ride under 2000 roms he says no his are fine as should all bikes service mgr asys suziki said its normal suzuki is replacing computers under warrant for these same problems all over the globe but suzuki america says no there is also a new part# for the updated computer suzuki says there is still no problem when I ask suzuki why uis there an updated computer they tell me there is no recall the bike is unsafe suzuki knows it and suzuki america is denying it and wont fix the bike this is an early model problem and mine was built 02/14

Filed Feb 2, 2016 · Electrical · 1,900 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 suzuki dl1000. The contact stated that that the motorcycle would stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was informed that the parts needed to ordered and no further information was available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,900.

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 21,000 miles · TN

Serious safety issues with my 2009 suzuki dl1000 vstrom. Intermittent stalling at low speeds typically coming to a stop from 30 MPH and below. It has happened many times some of which were close calls. The bike stales under the following conditions: coming to a stop down shifting from 3rd to 2nd and or 2nd to 1st. One of my close calls was coming to a stop down shifting from 3rd to 2nd and bike stalled as the stop light turned from red to green and a vehicle behind me accelerated and nearly rear ended me. I had to push the bike to the side of the road until it was ready to start again. This has happened a couple of time. Another instance was when I was downshifting from 2nd to 1st and in a right turning lane going below 20 MPH when the bike stalled as I was letting the clutch out. The bike did a slight skid and rear wheel shifted to the left and almost threw me off. Although this was at a slow speed it still could have sent me to the hospital especially if an automobile was following closely. The fix as stated from suzuki is to replace the ECM and upgrade spark plugs at a huge cost to me(approx. $1200+). Please see link. Http://www.stromtrooper.com/dl1000a-2014/186930-stall-down-shift.html. Suzuki is well aware of this issue and told me that because I was a second owner it's my responsibly to pay and fix it. This was the district technical service manager for suzuki and he was very rude and arrogant. I do not care how old the bike is suzuki knows about the defect and will fix it only if your within your one year warranty. I also know of a fellow rider that had suzuki repair his 2012 just before the warranty expired (same bike). I can provide names, emails and phone numbers of all associated with the vstrom stalling problems. This experience has cured me of buying any suzuki product, 4ever! I have 40+ years of riding experience.

Filed Sep 21, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 1,038 miles · NM

Vehicle has issues starting when it sits in the sun. Engine will crank and crank strongly but will not start easily. Vehicle will eventually start after 3 to 4 tries, but exhaust will smell like gas. The throttle needs to be held open to keep running and to get vehicle started. Vehicle is rough idling for the first few minutes. Vehicle will stall from time to time at down shifting at a stop.

Filed May 23, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 14,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki dl1000 motorcycle. The contact stated while riding approximately 10 MPH the motorcycle suddenly stalled causing the contact to lose control of the motorcycle and crash. The contact sustained an injury to his lower right leg. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,000. .... Updated 08/05/14 *bf updated 08/11/2014*lj the consumer stated the recalled voltage regulator failure took out the stator and rotor. Burning one and destroying the other. The battery overcharged and failed. The injection mapper may have been taken out by a voltage spike.. Updated 08/19/2014