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SuspensionPart report

1997 Suzuki TL1000S Suspension Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
27%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“This is a common problem with this bike and now it has appeared on mine and no recall as I know of has been issued. It is where the rear suspension connects to the frame, the frame is the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10550752, filed 2013-11

“While driving 7 MPH consumer went around a corner and the rear end bounced, making it difficult for the consumer to control the motorcycle. Consumer took motorcycle to the dealer for inspection.”

NHTSA complaint #10071404, filed 2004-04

“While riding motorcycle it started vibrating. Also frame was cracked. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated its was common factor for that type of motorcycle.”

NHTSA complaint #895288, filed 2001-08

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1997327%

Other parts of the 1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Body and structure
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Suzuki TL1000S

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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