Possible 650 Stator recall

[SV STROM]

Well FWIW got a recall notice from Suzuki uk 2 months ago about Stator problem 2013 glee 650 (heat shielding problem)
booked in at Laguna Maidstone who swapped it out in a couple of hours second time I've used them
for recall work and second time I've had no problem no I don't work for them

Credit where its due.

[King Orry]

Got mine done today. 
Dropped it off at lunch and had a text 21/2 hrs later saying it was ready to collect (worksheet had details of the oil added too).
A red 2015 Glee was outside when I arrived, not sure if that was having the same done.
I got them to detail the recall in my Service book too, stops me losing paperwork. 

[rideout]

Just had mine done yesterday at B B motorcyles  lincoln ,and new front tyre so ready to roll. 
Got a price for chain and sprockets £180 is that about right

[Lincsman]

Getting mine done there soon, did they change the oil do you know. As for the chain and sprockets, look on e bay that might give you a better idea if that's a fair price, as I've only had mine 9 months, I'm not the best person to answer if that's a good price or not.

[SuzukiSte]

@Rideout is that fitted? if OEM and fitted that's not a bad price.

[UK_Vstrom650]

Off topic, but I got DID chain, J&T rear & OEM front sprockets fitted for £165 (quote was £180).

[Mitch]

Hi Mate,
Do you mind me asking where the work was carried out. Mine is due soon.

Thanks

[euler]

stator replaced at Padgetts Wed. pm,one of many,efficiently done.

[UK_Vstrom650]

Hi Mitch, had it done at Leeds Motorcycle MOT centre 0113 249 4049. Rose used to work at Appleyards in Leeds until they shut. Does good work (and even gave me a lift home whilst she had my bike, though you may be a bit far for that).

[pb]

Had mine done yesterday at Jones's in Newtown.
Had the 1st year service done at the same time as oil is included in the recall, so I didn't have to pay for it, however still cost £114 for service as they had to change the break fliud  "as it looked a bit dark" . On a bike that is only just over 1 year old thought that was a bit strange but it wasn't dear, I told him I don't use the brakes much, he said it could have been a bad batch!
All work completed in just over 2 hours so not too long a wait.
Runs nice now with the new oil in!
17c on the way home, the only advantage to not living near the garage is that you can include a bit of a rideout at the same time.

[greywolf]

Brake fluid should be changed every two years. It absorbs water molecules from the atmosphere over time. The clock starts the last time the fluid was put in. It doesn't matter how long you've owned a new bike, but how long it's been since it was built. If it was built two years ago, it was due.

[pb]

Thanks Greywolf, as ever sound advice from someone in the know.

[UK_Vstrom650]

I used to get told the brake fluid didn't need changing as they 'tested the boiling point'. I change it myself every 12-18 months...

[Arto]

Back order stator parts are in at last. Booked in to On the Wheel at Portslade next week.

[Chris]

Stator replaced at P&H in Crawley yesterday.

Can't find the online checker any more on the Suzuki website   

[alibx11]

OMFG no wonder I hate going to dealers.....

Took my bike in today for the stator... told it would take about an hour after 2 hrs the mechanic comes out and says you'll have to leave it with us, the clutch is fooked...??? WTF

"What do you mean the clutch is fooked?" says I.

"It won't engage or disengage" says he " it's like the clutch isn't connected at all."

"Well it was fine when it came in" says I.

"I know it was" says he, "but it's not working now so I'm going to have to take the right hand casing off to check nothing has come adrift, but that's the coolant side so we're going to have to order gaskets for the casing as well and they won't be in till friday"

 "" says I, " how am I going to get home?"

"Oh we'll have to lend you the demonstrator"... so I've now got a Black 130mile old 650 strom in me shed... 

Tell you what... I'd be tempted to change, It's a nice bike,( apart from the beak), a lot smoother than mine, less vibes, dash is a bit cluttered though for my liking, ( odd to have a neutral light and a N in the gear indicator window) and there's a bigger gap round the steering head which lets me view those ugly side reflectors bolted onto the forks which keep catching my eye, but seat feels more comfortable and suspension even feels nicer. Probably just the fact that it's new makes the difference, but it is nice.

[Apocalypse Ali]

Stator replaced today with oil change but no new filter.   Also managed to get a test ride on a 2017 Vstrom 1000 while the work was being done.   

[Freddyfruitbat]

Got mine done today - shoutout to Single Tracker in Crewe, who were very efficient; and no messing over the oil change.  Extra brownie points awarded for spotting my neodymium magnet on the old oil filter (for trapping metallic gunge) and transferring it to the new filter! 

Like alibx11, I got given a 2017 Glee for the day.  Rather liked it; seemed a little bit more nimble than my own 2013 model though maybe that was my imagination.   The brakes were surprisingly brisk, not sure whether a bit overly frisky for my liking or whether they were just new and I needed more time to get used to them?  I've always the brakes on my own bike were really good.   It also had this 'low RPM assist' supposed to make stop-start riding in heavy traffic easier; to be honest I didn't really get it, and after stalling twice, stopped trying! 

And I have to say, the dreaded beak didn't look half as bad to me in real life as it had when I'd seen it in pictures!

[doboy]

I'll be keeping my eye on this website to see over time if this has cured the dreaded charging problem that has plaged Suzuki owners for  years , and just as a back up I've fitted a volt meter on mine .. a quick fit and only £5 from china & works fine ..

[Ridaz]

My stator recall work was done today. I Paid for the oil filter to be changed as it is due a service soon s owe can skip that work then.

They loaned me this while they carried out the work.


WOW - That bike is good fun