Suzuki k8 gsx1300r Reference manual

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MOTORCYCLE / ATV DIVISION 4 - STROKE
GS/GSX/GSX-R BULLETIN NO. 183
DATE: 6/6/2008
SUBJECT: RECALL CAMPAIGN - IGNITION SWITCH INSPECTION/
REPLACEMENT
AFFECTED UNITS: CERTAIN 2008 GSX1300RK8 MOTORCYCLES
REFERENCE: GSX1300R SERVICE MANUAL (PN 99500-39350-03E)
ATTACHMENT: CUSTOMER LETTER
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Safety Act.
Suzuki Motor Corporation has determined that certain GSX1300RK8 motorcycles may have
the ignition switch lead wire improperly routed. Handlebar movement can result in abnormal
flexing and damage to the ignition switch lead wire. Damage to the ignition switch lead wire
can result in intermittent or complete loss of electrical power, which can result in loss of
lighting and/or stalling of the engine. This could result in a crash.
SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN #2A05
CERTAIN 2008 GSX1300RK8 MOTORCYCLES
IGNITION SWITCH INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT
WHAT WILL SUZUKI DO?
Suzuki is recalling affected units for inspection of the ignition switch lead wire routing. You
will correctly reroute or replace the ignition switch lead wire portion of the ignition switch
assembly. Instructions are provided in this bulletin for correct routing and replacement of the
ignition switch lead wire to prevent failure.
DO NOT DELIVER an affected NEW or USED 2008 GSX1300RK8 motorcycle to a customer
until you have completed, or verified completion of, the procedures in this bulletin.
It is a violation of Federal law to deliver any new vehicle subject to a safety recall campaign
under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance has been corrected. You must verify
this on the Suzuki "Certificate of Vehicle Pre-Delivery" form, which is to be completed for
all new and used vehicle sales.
STOP DELIVERY OF 2008 GSX1300RK8 MOTORCYCLES IMMEDIATELY

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AFFECTED UNIT VIN RANGES:
The VIN ranges of the affected GSX1300RK8 models are listed below. Confirmation of an
affected unit can be checked on Suzuki Connect.
NOTE:
If your dealership has sold an affected GSX1300RK8 to a customer, but you have not yet
submitted sales registration entry, send the sales information to American Suzuki AT ONCE.
We will send the customer an owner notification letter when we receive the sales information
from your dealership.
Since only you know the identity of these customers, you must immediately notify these
customers of the recall campaign.
VERIFY THE UNIT REQUIRES THE RECALL REPAIR:
Before performing the recall inspection to a unit, verify that the inspection needs to be done.
There are two ways to identify a unit that has already been repaired.
1. Check the repair status by checking the Vehicle History in the Suzuki Connect Service
Menu. If the repair needs to be performed to the motorcycle, you will see the message
“CAMPAIGN NOT YET PERFORMED” displayed and the ignition switch lead wire routing
will need to be inspected. Refer to the inspection procedure in this bulletin.
2. Inspect the right side of the frame head tube for an identification punch mark located
at the beginning of the Vehicle Identification Number. If a punch mark is present the
recall repair has already been performed.
JS1GX72A382100028
MM
MM
M
Punch mark
WHAT YOUR DEALERSHIP WILL DO:
Notify your staff.
Contact your customers; please telephone all of your customers and inform them of the need
to stop riding their motorcycles until the ignition switch lead wire inspection/replacement has
been completed.
Starting VIN Ending VIN
JS1GX72A*82100020 JS1GX72A*82111031
JS1GX72A*82111267 n/a
JS1GX72A*82111546 JS1GX72A*82111605
JS1GX72A*82111700 n/a
JS1GX72A*82111726 JS1GX72A*82111753
JS1GX72A*82111755 JS1GX72A*82111756
JS1GX72A*82111759 n/a
JS1GX72A*82111766 JS1GX72A*82111773
JS1GX72A*82111775 n/a
JS1GX72A*82111785 JS1GX72A*82111943
JS1GX72A*82111945 JS1GX72A*82112167
JS1GX72A*82112169 n/a
JS1GX72A*82112171 JS1GX72A*82112289

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CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION:
In the Safety Recall Campaign letter that will be mailed on June 10, 2008 (see attachment),
customers are being advised to contact the Suzuki dealer where they purchased their affected
unit to schedule an appointment to have the ignition switch lead wire inspected. As some
customers may have moved to other communities since their motorcycle purchase, you may
also receive calls from customers who purchased their Suzuki elsewhere. Once you are
contacted by the owner of an affected unit, please arrange an appointment for a recall
inspection. Also, advise your customers that the Safety Recall Campaign service will be
performed at no cost to them for parts and labor.
IMPORTANT:
Successful completion of this safety recall campaign depends on your efforts. It is your
responsibility to repair any affected GSX1300RK8 within the VIN range at no cost to the
customer for recall service parts and labor. Incidental costs your customers may incur are
not normally covered. However, if you have a customer with special needs, contact your
Technical Service Manager (800/756-3251) to discuss possible solutions.
ORDERING PARTS FOR THE SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN:
You will be responsible for ordering the ignition switch kit for any customer's motorcycle
which had an incorrectly routed ignition switch lead wire. Order the switch kit using your
normal parts ordering methods. New, unsold units at your dealership will not require a
replacement ignition switch kit. Parts are currently available for this campaign.
SPECIAL TOOL AUTO-SHIPMENT
The special tool needed to disassemble the lock cylinder assembly will be auto-shipped
separately at no cost to your dealership during the week of June 9, 2008.
IGNITION SWITCH LEAD WIRE INSPECTION, REROUTING OR REPLACEMENT STEPS
Ignition Switch Set PN 99103-11237 Dealer Cost-$85.03
Description Qty Note
1 Ignition Switch 1
2 Screws 2 Mounted on Ignition Switch
3 Bolt, M8 2 Torx head, Pre-coated bolt
4 Cap 2
New Unsold Unit (Dealer Inventory)
Customer Unit (Sold) / Dealer Demo Unit
OK
OK
OK
OK
Incorrect
Incorrect
Reroute (page 5)
Replace Ignition Switch
(page 6)
Inspect Routing (page 4) Punch Mark VIN (page 8)
Punch Mark VIN (page 8)
Punch Mark VIN (page 8)Inspect Routing (page 4)
Punch Mark VIN (page 8)

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INSPECT ROUTING
1. Remove the upper and lower meter panels (refer to Service Manual page 9D-15).
2. Check if the ignition switch lead wire is clamped and routed correctly. Incorrect positions
are shown in Figures 1 and 2. Correct routing and clamping is shown in Figures 3 and 4
on page 5.
Figure 1
Incorrect
Position Incorrect Gray Tape
Position
Gray tape is not
visible on both
sides of clamp
-or-
Gray tape is not
positioned beneath
clamp
Figure 2
Incorrect
Routing
Incorrect Routing
Ignition switch harness
is routed behind the
right switch harness.
Cowling
Brace
Side §§
§§
§
900
900
900
Ignition Switch
Lead Wire
=

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Figure 3
Correct
Correct
Correct
Figure 4
REROUTING
1. Reroute the ignition switch lead wire correctly (Figure 3 and Figure 4). The ignition switch
lead wire should not be covered by the other wire harnesses.
2. Turn the handlebars back and forth to verify that the steering operates smoothly and the
wiring harness does not become kinked or pinched.
3. Proceed to PUNCH MARK AT VIN on page 8.
900900
Correct Routing
The ignition switch
lead wire is routed in
front of the right
switch lead wire.
Front side
ªª
ªª
ª
Correct Gray Tape
Location
Gray tape is visible on
both sides of clamp.

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Remove the ignition switch assembly
from the motorcycle (refer to Service
Manual page 1H-12).
Remove the two black plastic covers to
access the cylinder cap mounting bolts
(Figure 5).
Note: The black plastic covers will not be
reused.
Secure the mount area (bottom) of the
ignition switch in a vise (Figure 6).
NOTE:
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion and remove the key from the ignition
switch before disassembling the switch.
Remove the two "break-off"
screws from the ignition switch using the
special screwdriver. Set the stepped end
of the sleeve on the special screwdriver
facing toward the "break-off" screws
(Figure 7). Strike the special screwdriver
5 to 7 times with a hammer to produce a
deep enough groove on the screw head
for the screwdriver to work properly
(Figure 6). Pay attention not to hit other
parts with the hammer. Turn to remove
the "break-off" screws in a counter-
clockwise direction. If the groove be-
comes damaged, make another groove
at a 90o angle to the original groove.
Remove the ignition switch from the vise
and hold it upright over the workbench
and carefully remove the cylinder cap
(Figure 8).
NOTE:
Pay close attention to the order and
orientation of the ignition switch parts
during disassembly.
REPLACEMENT OF IGNITION SWITCH (Customer Sold Units/Dealer Demo Units- Only If
Inspection Shows Incorrect Routing And Unit Has Been Ridden)
New Ignition Switch Disassembly
2.
1.
3.
4.
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Cylinder
Cap
\\
\\
\
When striking an object with a hammer
parts can fly up, hitting you in the eyes
and cause blindness or injury.
Always wear eye protection when us-
ing a hammer.

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5.
6.
7.
Remove the shutter. The shutter may
come off the ignition switch in the cylin-
der cap, but is not secured to the cap.
Remove the rotor and spring from the
ignition switch. When the rotor is re-
moved, the spring may be attached to the
rotor, but it will not be secured.
The cylinder cap, shutter, rotor, and
spring will be used for reassembly of the
new switch. Keep these parts in a safe,
clean location.
Attach a warranty parts tag to the origi-
nal ignition switch body and retain for
TSM inspection.
Using a philips screwdriver, carefully
remove the "break-off" screws from the
new ignition switch (these screws are
hand-tightened) and keep them for reas-
sembly of the new ignition switch.
Remove the cylinder cap, shutter, rotor,
and spring. These parts will not be reused
for reassembly of the new switch.
Begin reassembly using the main body of
the new ignition switch. The new (recall
kit) ignition switch body can be identified
by the letter "A" at the end of the lot
number (Figure 10).
Set the spring from the original ignition
switch onto the projection in the new
ignition switch body (Figure 11).
Install the rotor from the original ignition
switch into the new ignition switch body.
There is only one correct position (Figure
12) to install the rotor into the ignition
switch body. Note the position of the
tumbler plates when the rotor is installed.
When installed in the correct position,
the rotor will drop into the new ignition
switch body smoothly and easily. Do not
force or push the rotor into the ignition
switch or damage may occur.
New Ignition Switch Disassembly
Figure 9
Spring
Shutter
Rotor
New Ignition Switch Reassembly
8.
9.
Figure 11
Spring
Figure 10
8513 A
Figure 12
Tumbler Plates

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Figure 14
Projections Hollows
Figure 13
Place the shutter from the original igni-
tion switch on the rotor, aligning and
placing the projections into the hollows
(Figure 13). The shutter can be aligned
one of two ways 180oapart. Either way
is correct.
Place the cylinder cap over the key
cylinder and hold it firmly in position.
Insert the ignition key and test the rota-
tion of the rotor. If the rotor does not turn
smoothly, remove the cap and check the
assembly, making any necessary correc-
tions. Repeat the procedure until the
rotor turns smoothly when using the key.
Secure the cylinder cap with the break-
off screws. Tighten the screws evenly
until the screw heads break off (Figure
14). Install the plastic caps (provided in
the kit) on the cylinder cap over the
break-off screws.
Install the ignition switch assembly (refer
to Service Manual page 1H-12). Be cer-
tain to use the pre-coated bolts provided
in the recall kit when installing the new
ignition switch.
Ignition Switch Mount Bolt:
13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.5 lb-ft)
Refer to Figure 3 and 4 on page 5 for
correct routing of the ignition switch lead
wire.
Turn the handlebars back and forth to
verify that the steering operates smoothly
and the wiring harness does not get
kinked or pinched.
After the inspection, rerouting, or re-
placement procedure is complete be cer-
tain to place an identification punch mark
on the frame at the beginning of the
Vehicle Identification Number (located
at the right side of the frame head tube)
as illustrated on page 2.
11.
12.
13.
1.
PUNCH MARK AT VIN
10.
""
""
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WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT & CLAIM INFORMATION:
Submit a warranty claim for each recall campaign service immediately upon completion of
the repair. This campaign requires you to file a warranty claim using the following information.
Short Form Claim:
Use the Short Form Claim for new, and customer owned units that require ignition switch lead
wire inspection and/or re-routing. Labor time is 0.3 hours.
Long Form Claim:
Use the Long Form Claim for customer owned units requiring ignition switch assembly
replacement or for units with additional time or parts required as approved by Tech-Line. Labor
time is 1.3 hours.
Suzuki Connect Long Form warranty claim entries with additional parts or labor require a prior
authorization (PAS) code from TECH-LINE or your Technical Service Manager, or the Suzuki
Connect system will not accept the claim.
RECALL CAMPAIGN
IGNITION SWITCH LEAD WIRE INSPECTION, REROUTE
Short Form Instructions
GENERAL
CLAIM NUMBER: XXXXX,X (Dealer enters number)
ENTRY TYPE: Model, Frame or Control Sequence
(Dealer Chooses)
MODEL: GSX1300RK8
FRAME: X821XXXXX
REPAIR DATE: Enter date of repair
MILEAGE: Enter mileage on unit
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 2A05
RECALL CAMPAIGN
IGNITION SWITCH LEAD WIRE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
Long Form Instructions
GENERAL
CLAIM NUMBER: XXXXX,X (Dealer enters number)
ENTRY TYPE: Model, Frame or Control Sequence
(Dealer Chooses)
MODEL: GSX1300RK8
FRAME: X821XXXXX
REPAIR DATE: Enter date of repair
MILEAGE: Enter mileage on unit
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 2A05
LABOR HOURS: 1.3 hrs
PARTS
REPLACEMENT PART NUMBER: 99103-11237 QTY: 1
FAILURE DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION OF FAILURE: Replace Ignition Switch Assembly per
Service Bulletin GS-GSX-GSXR-GSF 183
SUBLET
SUBLET AMOUNT: as approved by TECH-LINE
NOTE: Do not use the "$" when entering an amount
SUBLET REFERENCE NUMBER: 2A05
SUBLET REPAIR DESCRIPTION:

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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:
We understand and apologize for any inconvenience this recall campaign may cause you or
your customers.
Thank you for your cooperation in conducting this very important campaign for your
customers' safety and satisfaction.
Only your conscientious action at the dealership level can lead to a successful campaign
conclusion. Please remind your staff to be sympathetic and sensitive to your customers'
feelings. Please extend Suzuki's apologies for any inconvenience this recall campaign may
cause them.
AFFECTED DEPARTMENTS:
The following departments in your dealership should be notified of this information:
⌧⌧
⌧⌧
⌧Management ⌧⌧
⌧⌧
⌧ Service ⌧⌧
⌧⌧
⌧ Warranty ⌧⌧
⌧⌧
⌧ Sales ⌧⌧
⌧⌧
⌧ Parts ⌧⌧
⌧⌧
⌧ Accessories
American Suzuki Motor Corporation
Technical Service Department
Motorcycle / ATV