2006 Suzuki VZR1800: transmission slipping

Filed Aug 7, 2020 · Transmission · UT

I have a 2006 m109r with the infamous 2nd gear slipping out in to neutral issue. The bike has 12,000 miles but the symptoms started as early as 7,000 miles. I have the bike in the shop with a $3600 bill for fixing the transmission. I've never had any problems of this nature with any other motorcycles I've ever owned. I own a 2016 ducati monster 1200r that shifts perfectly. Suzuki dropped the ball with these transmissions and should own up to it.

Filed Aug 1, 2019 · Transmission · 16,823 miles · TX

The bike has a routine slip in 2nd gear only above 20 MPH at a dead stop. It's not safe to drive when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear under heavy acceleration, as the slip could cause an accident or rider injury. The slipping from 1st to 2nd gear is worse when there's a passenger and/or heavier loads. This issue causes you to either skip 2nd gear or not ride the bike at all. The repair is very expensive and timely, if you can even get anyone to do the work. I've owned several suzuki's and have never had an issue, but this one is very disappointing. Suzuki refuses to assist at all, and there are several cases of the exact same thing, especially with 2006 and 2007 models. My bike only has 15,000 miles on it with lots of custom accessories. It'll all go to waste if I trade or sell because of this issue.

Filed Jan 23, 2015 · Transmission · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki vzr1800k6 motorcycle. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping. The contact mentioned that the transmission would slip from second to third gear before it seized. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 0.

Filed May 21, 2013 · Transmission · 21,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki vzr1800 motorcycle. The contact stated that while traveling 35 MPH, the vehicle slipped out of gear and forced the contact to the side of the road. The failure only occurred in second gear. The contact called to speak with the dealer and was advised that the transmission would need replacing. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 21,000.

Filed May 23, 2011 · Suspension, Transmission · 4,100 miles · SD

I recently took a ride on my 2006 suzuki m109r and the transmission kept slipping in and out of 1st-4th gears while I was accelerating. If I accelerated very slowly this wouldn't happen so I rode home slowly. Last friday the 20th of may 2011 I was changing my oil on my motorcycle and before lowering the lift to clean up I noticed the rear swing arm was cracked in 2 places. It is cracked near the mounting flange for the rear differential. I was not riding when it broke. If I would have been the speed limit on I-90 going to sturgis,south dakota is 75mph and I believe the results would have been fatal. The swing arm on a motorcycle with only 4100 miles on it should not break. Also the transmission is probably messed up because of the swing arm failure. I probably goin to sell this motorcycle when I get it repaired because it scares me to death that even a new swing arm could break on me as well. Why wouldn't it the first on did at only 4100 miles!!!

Filed Dec 4, 2010 · Transmission · 10,000 miles · GA

My transmission keep slipping out of second gear.

Filed Aug 19, 2008 · Transmission · 1,500 miles · UT

I have 2006 suzuki m109r and my bike is having clutch judder/shudder, occasional rear wheel jump when releasing clutch also rattle at idle in clutch/clutch hub area, clutch springs rattle while motorcycle is being driven or in neutral/idle and sometimes harsh vibration on acceleration between 2800-4000 rpms. Motorcycle has less than 2000 miles on the odo and clutch rattling started at around 1500 miles. Sometimes it's very hard to engage clutch and clutch needs to be primed every time I'm trying to place it into 1st gear (I.e. Have to hold the clutch in for 5 to 10 seconds to get good engagement) and unless it's primed for a while when 1st gear is engaged motorcycle will make loud thunk/clunk noise and it'll lurch/jump forward. On occasion 2nd gear will refuse to engage I have to engage/disengage clutch couple times in order to get it into 2nd gear which poses potential danger to myself and other traffic due to motorcycle losing speed at high rate. Talked to my local suzuki dealer and I was told rattling in clutch area is normal as is gears slipping.

Filed Feb 19, 2008 · Transmission · 2,100 miles · FL

The suzuki m109r (vzr1800) has a clutch or transmission problem. Intermittent slipping or jumping in and out of 1st gear. Many, many times this motorcycle will slip or jump out of gear when engaging the clutch and pulling away from a stop. Many, many complaints from other riders of this bike with the same problem. Suzuki and their dealers disavow any knowledge of this problem. Please visit the m109r riders forum and querry clutch or transmission problems.

Filed Aug 13, 2006 · Transmission · 1,691 miles · FL

Adjusted clutch several times per owners manual. Seems the cable is stretching or nut holding clutch basket is loosening up. Clutch slipping when throttling up in 2nd and 3rd gear. Calling suzuki.