Bike currently has 1100 miles. Since day 1 shifting from first gear to second gear is hard and the transmission makes a hard and loud noise when engaging. Dealer said that this symptom will wear off in time with more miles. Based on what other owners describe about the second gear disengaging.the symptom that I am experiencing now is the beginning of the second stage of problems that they are having with second gear failing. I do not wish to wait until the second gear fails to make a complaint, because on that day I might get killed by a car or truck behind me. Please help. Thank you
The worst 2009 Suzuki VZR1800 problems
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Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Suzuki VZR1800 1
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Questions about the 2009 Suzuki VZR1800
Is the 2009 Suzuki VZR1800 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 Suzuki VZR1800, fewer than a typical VZR1800 model year.
What is the 2009 Suzuki VZR1800 year score?
The 2009 Suzuki VZR1800 scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Suzuki VZR1800: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Suzuki VZR1800?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2009 Suzuki VZR1800 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Suzuki VZR1800 have bad transmission?
The Suzuki VZR1800 model years with the most transmission complaints are 2007 (60 complaints) and 2006 (29 complaints).
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