| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007121240 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2008 | Preload adjuster on the rear shock of a 2008 kawasaki klr650 failed. preload on rear shock was not adjustable and stuck in the first position of five |
| 007121123 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2008 | Rear shock preload adjuster fails to adjust preload, this can lead to dangerous loading conditions if user is unable to properly adjust suspension. * |
| 007120226 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2008 | REAR PRE-LOAD ADJUSTER ON 2008 KAWASAKI KLR650 SPINS FREELY. CANNOT ADJUST SUSPENSION TO RIDERS WEIGHT. *TR |
| 007119394 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2008 | Shock preload adjuster on my 2008 kawasaki klr 650 broke. every 08 klr i know of, this part has failed. at this time the replacement parts are failing |
| 007113509 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2003 | I have a 2003 kawasaki klr650 and the balancer lever adjuster is broken. it makes a loud noise and there is a possibility of engine seizure. i have |
| 007108818 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2001 | After 14,000 miles of use i am the second owner of the motorcycle the idle shaft lever failed. with the frequency of this failure being reported, |
| 006101790 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2002 | I own a 2002 kawasaki klr650 with approximately 9500 miles on it. i was riding at low speed on the date below when i heard a loud metal clang in the |
| 006071538 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2001 | When i tore into my 2001 klr 650 to inspect and replace the faulty "doohickey". i found the factory one broke. both the spring and balancer were broke |
| 006069297 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2001 | Doohickey and spring on the counter balancer of the engine with 14000 miles was broken during motorcycle usage. this is a suggest replacement part |
| 006065543 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2002 | Kawasaki klr650's have a problem with an engine balancer lever breaking. i have a 2002 klr and found my lever to be broken in three places. although |
| 006060300 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2000 | I have only owned this 2000 kawasaki klr650 for a few months now and had 8766 miles at the time! i had read on the internet that the idler shaft lever |
| 004056133 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 1999 | 1999 kawasaki klr650 motorcycle balancer adjuster failure >engine lockup & loss of control . parts & labor to repair $1211.81 repair date |
| 006054800 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2001 | Vehicle was a 2001 kawasaki klr 650 motorcycle. dismantled engine case and found balancer chain tensioner broken into three pieces. had to rummage |
| 006052173 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2003 | I just checked my idler shaft lever (doohickey) on my 2003 klr 650. the doohickey was intact but, the spring was broke. i can't find the end of the |
| 006052172 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2003 | I just checked my idler shaft lever (doohickey) on my 2003 klr 650. the doohickey was intact but, the spring was broke. i can't find the end of the |
| 005051665 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 1999 | Dt: the contact stated that the doohickey cracked on the motorcycle. the doohickey is an idler shaft lever which puts tension on the chain inside the |
| 005049129 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2002 | Dt: the contact stated the engine counter balance part on motorcycle failed. the contact purchased an after market part and replaced the failed |
| 005027267 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2001 | 1)poor perforamance seemed like carburater problem. 2)sudden loud knock and engine stalled at 40mph. upon internal inspection, balancer shaft |
| 005025874 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 1998 | THE CHAIN IDLER SHAFT ADJUSTER ON MY KLR HAS BROKEN. |
| 005001435 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2002 | Balancer tensioner spring failed. i had read reports on the internet desctibing the balancer tensioner system as being prone to failure. i found |
| 001314012 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2000 | The classic kawasaki klr 650 balance shaft tensioner failure. 2000 model year motorcycle maintained as per factory recommendations broke a balance |
| 004303805 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2001 | Changed oil and discovered pieces of metal in crankcase. had a broken idler shaft lever that split in two. luckily it did not give way while i was |
| 004253151 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2001 | BALANCER SHAFT FAILURE ON A 2001 KAWASAKI KLR 650 MOTORCYCLE. *AK |
| 003251630 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2000 | BROKEN DOOHICKEY INSIDE MOTOR. *AK |
| 0000248397 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 1998 | Problems with fuel system on 1998 model kawasaki motorcycle.*mr at times the motorcycle experienced an erratic surge and buck as if it had no fuel. |
| 003246756 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2002 | Subject: 2002 kawasaki klr650. november 2003, 16,500+ miles: davis service center, montrose, colorado, was asked to replace the stock counterbalancer |
| 003239495 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2002 | BALANCER IDLE CHAIN ADJUSTER FAILED WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 003235906 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2001 | Idler shaft lever retainer came apart inside engine, caused spring to fail early which also came apart inside engine. this is a known problem with |
| 003235271 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2003 | The motorcycle cam chain adjuster spring broke and caused the vehicle to stall while driving. sausage, klr 650, 2003. *ak while driving consumer |
| 003233781 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 1998 | This involves engine part #13168-1436 (lever, idler shaft) (also known as the "doohickey") , which is part of the engine's balancer chain tensioner |
| 003214176 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2001 | COUNTER BALANCER ADJUSTER FAILURE. *NLM |
| 003213410 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 1998 | I heard about a flaw of the engine balancer system of the kawasaki klr650, i assumed that my engine was okay, as it seemed to be running fine, but |
| 003199130 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2001 | FAILURE OF COUNTERBALANCE ADJUSTER. PART SHATTERED INTO THREE PIECES. ONE PIECE LOST IN CRANKCASE, REQUIRING FURTHER DIASSAMBLY OF ENGINE TO RECOVER |
| 002195880 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2000 | Transmission locked up while going 50 mph down a gravel road. rear wheel locked up causing an uncontrolled slide to a stop. just got off the freeway |
| 999194158 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 1993 | THE BALANCER CHAIN BROKE CAUSING THE MOTOR TO LOCK UP WHILE IN TRAFFIC AND LOCKING UP THE REAR WHEEL |
| 002192959 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2001 | Kawasaki klr650 balancer tensioner and cam spring on motorcycle less than one year old with low mileage. after reading of similar failures in other |
| 0000171118 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 1995 | AT ANY SPEED OF 45 AND OVER THE IS A LOT OF WING, TURBULENCE,AND BECOMES VERY NOISY MAKING IT HARD TO HEAR. TT |
| 003230954 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2001 | I have noticed rattle in engine almost since new. at 21000 miles i opened up the l side engine case. there was a broken engine balancer chain |
| 003230557 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2000 | I own a 2000 kawasaki klr 650 dual sport motorcycle which i purchased new. i have kept up with scheduled maintenance as required. the idler shaft |
| 003230556 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2000 | I own a 2000 kawasaki klr 650 dual sport motorcycle which i purchased new. i have kept up with scheduled maintenance as required. the idler shaft |
| 003224089 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2002 | Motorcycle is under 5000 miles and already has changed front and rear tires. dunlop tire, model 750, size 130/80-1765s, and problem stillrecurring, |
| 003223604 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2002 | Motorcycle is under 5000 miles and already has changed front and rear tires. dunlop tire, model 750, size 130/80-1765s, and problem stillrecurring, |
| 003220749 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 1998 | On my 1998 kawasaki klr650 motorcycle, vin [xxx], the idler shaft lever (kawasaki part no: 13168-1436) broke, leaving no tension on the balancer chain |
| 003220264 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 1998 | On my 1998 kawasaki klr650 motorcycle, vin [xxx], the idler shaft lever (kawasaki part no: 13168-1436) broke, leaving no tension on the balancer chain |
| 002206675 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2002 | Nar 03/05/2003 after three consecutive trips to the repairs shop within 30 days for engine oil leak the consumer no longer wants the vehicle. *cb |
| 002206196 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2002 | Nar 03/05/2003 after three consecutive trips to the repairs shop within 30 days for engine oil leak the consumer no longer wants the vehicle. *cb |
| 003199843 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2001 | BROKEN BALANCER CHAIN TENSIONER ON A 2001 KAWASAKI KLR650 MOTORCYCLE. |
| 003199602 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2001 | FAILURE OF COUNTERBALANCE ADJUSTER. PART SHATTERED INTO THREE PIECES. ONE PIECE LOST IN CRANKCASE, REQUIRING FURTHER DIASSAMBLY OF ENGINE TO RECOVER |
| 003199371 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2001 | BROKEN BALANCER CHAIN TENSIONER ON A 2001 KAWASAKI KLR650 MOTORCYCLE. |
| 002196345 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2000 | Transmission locked up while going 50 mph down a gravel road. rear wheel locked up causing an uncontrolled slide to a stop. just got off the freeway |
| 000194627 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 1999 | BALANCER CHAIN BROKE CAUSING ENGINE TO LOCK UP AND LOCK UP THE REAR WHEEL |
| 999194623 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 1993 | THE BALANCER CHAIN BROKE CAUSING THE MOTOR TO LOCK UP WHILE IN TRAFFIC AND LOCKING UP THE REAR WHEEL |
| 002194184 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 1999 | With less than 3,000 miles on my 1999 kawasaki klr 650, during a routine maintenance, a failed lever, idler shaft and spring was discovered and |
| 000194162 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 1999 | BALANCER CHAIN BROKE CAUSING ENGINE TO LOCK UP AND LOCK UP THE REAR WHEEL |
| 002194101 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2000 | This involves engine part #13168-1436 (lever, idler shaft) in the adjustment mechanism of the engine's balancer tensioner system. i have removed a |
| 002193770 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2002 | The balancer idler shaft tensioning sprong was discovered to be broken when preventive maintenance was carried out on my 2002 kawasaki klr 650 |
| 002193491 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 1998 | A BROKEN IDLER SHAFT LEVER (DOOHICKEY) CAUSED MOTOR CYCLE TO SIEZE. |
| 002193479 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2001 | Balancer idler shaft, tensioner lever failure on a 2001 kawasaki klr 650 motorcycle, resulting in pieces of steel entering oil sump, crankcase and |
| 002193077 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2001 | Kawasaki klr650 balancer tensioner and cam spring on motorcycle less than one year old with low mileage. after reading of similar failures in other |
| 002183707 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2002 | While driving and with no warning sideview mirrors will reset themselves due to heavy vibration in motorcycle. consumer is unable to see through |
| 002169594 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2001 | Consumer had noticed the swing arm bolts had been coming apart from motorcycle frame, which was attached to suspension, and could cause driver to lose |
| 002169584 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2001 | Consumer had noticed the swing arm bolts had been coming apart from motorcycle frame, which was attached to suspension, and could cause driver to lose |
| 0000143408 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2001 | While driving and when holding clutch it suddenly engaged, causing unwanted and unexpected acceleration which could have caused a crash. also, |
| 0000143407 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2001 | While driving and when holding clutch it suddenly engaged, causing unwanted and unexpected acceleration which could have caused a crash. also, |
| 0000143401 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2001 | While driving and when holding clutch it suddenly engaged, causing unwanted and unexpected acceleration which could have caused a crash. also, |
| 000122396 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 1993 | There was a crack developing in the caliper spacer which could cause a loss in braking ability. aftermarket brakes. braking brake systems is the name |
| 002095098 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 1999 | IN 1993 I BOUGHT A NEW SKAWASAKI KLR650IT WAS ALWAYS MAINTAIND AS PER FACTORY SPEC. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK |
| 0000143400 | KAWASAKI | KLR650 | 2001 | While driving and when holding clutch it suddenly engaged, causing unwanted and unexpected acceleration which could have caused a crash. also, |
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