Consumers vehicle is working on the third tensioner. Twice the tensioner has been replaced and now needs another one. There is a loud clicking on the right side of the vehicle near the engine. The original was replaced but only lasted 200 miles. There is a recall currently out regarding the cam chain tensioner. Consumer also had a lock up occur when the shaft linkage snapped and wrapped around the countershaft sprocket, locking the rear tire and throwing consumer resulting in a broken collar bone.
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Is the 1998 Suzuki GSX-R600 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Suzuki GSX-R600, fewer than a typical GSX-R600 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Suzuki GSX-R600?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1998 Suzuki GSX-R600 have?
No recalls on record.
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