Author Topic: Possible 650 Stator recall (Read 62745 times)

650XT Pete · « **Reply #60 on:** December 23, 2016, 16:19:48 »

Cheers Paul, keep us posted and a

Lincsman · « **Reply #61 on:** December 23, 2016, 16:41:42 »

Well I'm 100% confident with B&B Motorcycles in Lincoln. Peter the manager is a long time biker, and I feel more than happy to take mine back in for medical attention.

bigpie · « **Reply #62 on:** December 23, 2016, 17:34:57 »

Any idea what's going to change?

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doboy · « **Reply #63 on:** December 23, 2016, 19:03:44 »

well not all dealers are bad ..I rang my local Suzuki dealer yesterday morning [ thursday ] about the recall ...they said leave it with us ..today [ one day later ] they rang me to say they ordered the stator thursday and its come today [ friday] and if you ring us after the holidays we,ll get you straight in and fit it ..first class service ... [and "NO" its not SMC or J&S

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bigpie · « **Reply #64 on:** December 24, 2016, 08:47:37 »

Are they local to Sheffield?

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doboy · « **Reply #65 on:** December 24, 2016, 09:20:33 »

They have only recently got Suzuki dealership and look like they're going to make a good job of it . One of their mechanics got best Suzuki mechanic 2016 award . Not that far away from you , they're in Mansfield " TWO WHEELED CENTRE" . I've dealt with both SMC & j&S Doncaster in the past and would never cross their doors again . and by the way I have no connection with two wheeled centre, I just feel that we should, as bikers, name and shame bad dealers or we'll always have to put up with their terrible service .

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #66 on:** December 24, 2016, 15:11:39 »

Hmm, this has prompted me to chase two wheel centre on an issue I had with accessories I purchased last Christmas from them on the recommendation of members here (Suzuki Frame Protectors which lifted off after a month or so). They were speaking to Suzuki about replacing under the 12 month warranty, but haven't responded to my last email for an update (August). Will see if/how they respond and let you know if their customer service is any good.

greywolf · « **Reply #67 on:** December 24, 2016, 15:37:35 »

The way to keep frame protectors is to use a little black silicone seal around the ribbed circular part. It will stick well to the metal frame but not so well to the rubber part which has a mold release agent on it from when it was made. You'll be able to remove the protectors to access the swingarm pivot. When putting the protectors back on the remaining ridges of sealant will keep the protectors from coming out on their own. At least that's my experience.

Hondaman · « **Reply #68 on:** December 24, 2016, 15:51:46 »

GW, I'm guessing vstrom650 is referring to the black adhesive transfers that are available as an accessory & stick to the frame, I bought some last year & they have stayed on, although I did notice that one has started to lift a little where the frame changes angle.

greywolf · « **Reply #69 on:** December 24, 2016, 16:01:38 »

Thanks. That is a different story.

bigpie · « **Reply #70 on:** December 24, 2016, 17:30:05 »

Checked my Glee, says no outstanding recalls. Not sure if to be pleased or concerned.

greywolf · « **Reply #71 on:** December 24, 2016, 17:31:15 »

Wait a bit. I'll bet it happens eventually.

kwackboy · « **Reply #72 on:** December 24, 2016, 19:25:30 »

It's nice to see Suzuki finally recognising an issue with their stators, not sure if they have but should do the same with GSXR'S and In my opinion they should upgrade regulators also.

Being in the trade stator/regulator changes are up there with the most frequent jobs I do, Suzuki and triumph are the biggest offender's followed very closely by Honda. Yamaha seems to be mostly regulators however, kawasaki are by far the best in my experience, from memory the one and only charging issue I've had was a versys 650 and that was a stator. So there you are .... buy a kawasaki.

greywolf · « **Reply #73 on:** December 24, 2016, 19:33:16 »

You had an issue with a Kawasaki stator so that means we should buy a Kawasaki?

Motorcycle charging systems are almost universally suspect. Only those with automotive type alternators that regulate their voltage by adjusting power to the field coil are really good. What Suzuki has done on the Veek with embedded magnets and series regulators is pretty close.

kwackboy · « **Reply #74 on:** December 24, 2016, 19:48:07 »

Quote from: kwackboy on December 24, 2016, 19:25:30

from memory the "one and only"charging issue I've had was a versys 650 and that was a stator. So there you are .... buy a kawasaki.

greywolf · « **Reply #75 on:** December 24, 2016, 20:49:13 »

I never had a charging issue on a Suzuki and I've owned three V-Stroms. I know the world is full of people who would never buy a brand again because they had an issue with one item. I don't follow that practice.

doboy · « **Reply #76 on:** December 26, 2016, 15:57:33 »

I don't think there is a bike out there that is without its faults, I think that some just have more than others . I've had almost every make of motorcycle going and had more trouble with BMW bikes than all the others put together, and they are supposted to be the number one reliable make of motorcycle..

vstroman · « **Reply #77 on:** December 26, 2016, 18:40:01 »

I thought Honda had the reputation of being the most reliable etc. I'm looking at upgrading the reg/rec as well, I'll ask the dealer what they think of the idea.

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #78 on:** December 26, 2016, 19:03:33 »

I imagine they'll tell you all will be fine and dandy with a new stator. They can't and won't commend non-factory modifications, even if it's an improvement, unless they are more honest and more knowledgeable than normal.

doboy · « **Reply #79 on:** December 29, 2016, 09:04:11 »

Has anyone got any info on this new stator Suzuki is fitting ? ..is it the same one they are fitting on the new 2017 model ? ...has the 2017 model got the same regulator/rectifier as the older model or has that been changed ?