Motorcycle started to vibrate more at handle bars and became uncomfortable to ride. Electrical output from the magneto was also starting to drop in dc output. Self investigation into issue revealed that the internal magneto rotor that normally has 6 magnets epoxied to it, now only had 5 epoxied in the correct place. The other 1 had broken the bond and were sliding around causing damage and were all bunched up causing the vibration issue along with the low voltage output to the electrical system. Engine was cleaned out, and part replaced with new suzuki oem part.
The worst 2006 Suzuki SV1000S problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine3
- Electrical1
- Transmission1
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- Engine3
- Electrical1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain california-specification model motorcycles, repeated stress from vibration can cause a crack to form in the area where the liquid/vapor separator bracket is welded inside the fuel tank. This can allow fuel leakage to occur.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on february 3, 2006. Customers may contact american suzuki at 714‑572‑1490.
Recall number 06V013000 · Recall details
What 2006 Suzuki SV1000S owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Loud abnormal knocking sound coming from engine with clutch lever released. Same sound nearly inaudible with clutch lever pulled in. Primary drive nut on crankshaft that secures primary drive gear assembly loosened and partially unthreaded. Nut then makes with contact with the inner right hand engine case and rubs. The primary drive gear is then allowed to slide on the crankshaft outwards towards the clutch assembly and makes contact, the primary drive gear spring washer is then broken allowing the primary drive gear assembly to seperate and let the internal springs fall out. Various pieces of metal fragments can fall into the oil sump. Possibility of clutch driven gear damage as well as camshaft drive gear damage or engine failure if left unchecked. Primary drive gear springs and spring washers replaced. Primary drive gear assembly nut torqued to specification. Remove broken parts from oil sump if present. Replace crankcase cover gasket, engine oil, and coolant.
I put 500 miles on my bike of very easy riding the engine isn't broken in until 600 miles and I pulled up to a stop light and and there was a knocking grinding noise with the clutch out and it went away when I pulled it in. I brought it to the dealer and they found that the primary gear nut had backed off the crankshaft and was rubbing up against the engine case. They put red loctite on the nut and retrorqued it and it needed a new case gasket. The bike is a 2006 sv1000s.
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Questions about the 2006 Suzuki SV1000S
Is the 2006 Suzuki SV1000S reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2006 Suzuki SV1000S, fewer than a typical SV1000S model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Suzuki SV1000S?
Engine and cooling, with 3 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Suzuki SV1000S have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
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