1. Loose oil bolt caused oil leak 1st day of ownership. It was tightened to fix oil leak. 3 days to repair 2. 3 days later head gasket blown caused oil leak. Took 19 days to fix problem. Replaced with new head gasket. 3. 3 days later, new head gasket blown. Replaced again with new gasket, 4 days to repair. 4. 1 hour after pickup from 2nd new head gasket, oil leak for fourth time. Guessed as a faulty head. Currently replacing entire head in engine. 8 days in service so far with no updates given to me.
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What 2006 Suzuki GS500F owners say
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I purchased this vehicle brand new on june 28th, 2006. On july 7th, I noticed a substantial amount of oil on my right boot. Mileage at that time was 269 miles. I was still in the manufacturers recommended break-in period, so I had not taken the vehicle above 5000 RPM's at all. I took the vehicle to the dealership on july 11th, 2006. The mechanic diagnosed the problem as a head gasket leak/blown head gasket. Today is august 3, 2006 and the bike is still in the shop.
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Is the 2006 Suzuki GS500F reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2006 Suzuki GS500F, close to a typical GS500F model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Suzuki GS500F?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2006 Suzuki GS500F have?
No recalls on record.
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