2008 Kawasaki Kl650e problems, complaints & recalls

2012-07-12 · Electrical System · 11,700 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2008 kawasaki kl650e. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle lost all electrical power. the dealer and the manufacturer were notified, but offered no assistance. the contact was informed of the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v062000 (electrical system:wiring) and stated that he experienced everyth…”

2009-03-06 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · 4,584 mi

“tl*the contact owns a 2008 kawasaki kl650e motorcycle. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 09v059000 (engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe) and called the dealer to have the vehicle repaired. he was informed by a technician that the repair consisted of removing the paint from the…”

2008-10-07 · Structure:body · 3,200 mi

“i am owner of green 2008 klr. i bought it in june of 2008. it is covered under kawasaki 1 yr manufacture warranty. it has chronic rubber rot on the windshield screws, after only 2 months of usage, and kawasaki and the kawasaki dealer have refused to replace the rubber under the warranty. *tr…”

2008-09-04 · Exterior Lighting · 500 mi

“motorcycle turn signals (rear) break and fall to hang by the wires. *tr…”

2008-09-01 · Structure:body · 2 mi

“not a incident yet. the issue is that multiple rubber parts on my motorcycle are failing from "dry rot" within days of purchase. these parts secure the windscreen and body panels in place and protect the clutch cable from debris. while the wind screen coming loose at speed is a scary thought the clutch cable cover is of particular concern as it's f…”

2008-08-31 · Exterior Lighting · 7,300 mi

“1. three (3) turn signal mounts have failed to date, during normal vehicle operation. 2. failures occurred at 1,800 miles, 4,000 miles, and 7,300 miles on the odometer. mounts fail in normal highway operation, leading to turn signal bulb/lens/half-stalk dangling from the wiring. no accidents occurred due to the failures. 3. first one replace…”

2008-07-22 · Exterior Lighting · 3,985 mi

“turn signals falling off newly purchased kawasaki klr-650 motorcycle. rubber mount is thin and has been reported to break at the web site klr world .com. *tr…”

2008-07-21 · Exterior Lighting · 1,200 mi

“my left rear turn signal fell off this time. (my second complaint). i was actually returning from the kawasaki dealership having my right rear turn signal repaired when the left turn signal just fell off and started flopping in the wind. i had to travel 40+ miles with no turn signals after just leaving the dealership. klr owners now resort to purc…”

2008-07-21 · Exterior Lighting · 600 mi

“ right rear signal light fell off of my motorcycle. upon further inspection and consulting with other owners of the same motorcycle i realized that this is not an isolated incident. i had no damage to my bike, no collisions, etc. the signal light rubber and mounting point are weak, causing them to collapse with no warning, leaving the rider without…”

2008-07-20 · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal

“the rear turn signals fell off. the rubber that holds them is inferior and cracks causing the signals to fall off. *tr…”