K8 Rectifiers Recall notice

[Tony Nitrous]

Not sure if this will effect AU.
The US has lots of unsold 2008/09 stock.
(US$8000 B-king ride away anyone?)
Not sure how it effects bikes already sold and registered.
Havent seen any VIN numbers yet.

[bazman]

yeah Tony,

it HAS affected Oz mate....my bro had TWO '09 busa's with dodgy rectifiers....Suzuki Aust. didn't wanna know about the problem initially....but he dug his heels in, and eventually they repaired both under warranty!
I know a few here have also had similar probs....

[Tony Nitrous]

These might be just US numbers ?
VIN's are quite different to my B-Kings after the first JS1....

[Maj]

They all use the same rectifier, no different requirement for different countrys, just the laws of each country are different to the obligation of the parent company .
Worst case i have heard of in the US is one rectifier caught fire at a fuel stop , owner was lucky to recognise the problem and push it away from the pumps before dousing it with water.
Imagine hitting Suzki with
" well my rectifier failed and i'm after warranty ........ including the bike ,2 cars and a petrol station " ;)

[Belzybob]

They all use the same rectifier, no different requirement for different countrys, just the laws of each country are different to the obligation of the parent company .
Worst case i have heard of in the US is one rectifier caught fire at a fuel stop , owner was lucky to recognise the problem and push it away from the pumps before dousing it with water.
Imagine hitting Suzki with
" well my rectifier failed and i'm after warranty ........ including the bike ,2 cars and a petrol station " ;)

I noticed this week that the rectumfrier (long story) on the 2011 is located at the rear of the belly pan. Is this new or at least recent and post the cooking problem?

[BUSGO]

The rectifier on all GEN II busas was located in the belly pan as far as I know.
Interestingly the fuel tank overflow tube runs right past it and is supposed to be pushed through the under wing to drain under the bike.. I have seen many gen IIs with the overflow tubes just going into the under wing tray.

[Rev004]

Just Recieved a letter today from Suzuki Australia and yes it appears that this issue will be impact here in Aus.

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Cheers Rev004

[Troopmaster]

Got the same letter myself today REV, my K9 is booked in!

[Coach]

Same here guys got mine in the mail today.Its speading!

[Iburgr]

Ditto, got mine last night also, Suzuki is certainly going to be busy

[Bill Gaheer]

I didnt get any letters - just got the problem - I think I am the problem child.....

[andcad]

Got mine today aswell

[Iburgr]

Cheer up Bill, lifes not that bad

[davecrowley]

Yep, me to.

[Suz#5]

Mines done