We found the following complaints for KAWASAKI KL650E (2009)
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The wiring harness rubbed in two different places on the motorcycle that lead to a neutral light staying on and the turn signal to not activate. The bike wiring harness had a previous recall that was completed by kawasaki on march of 2009.kawasaki factory rep. Came in to the dealership to investigate and took photos and samples of the failed components to send back to the engineers. They replaced the wiring harness and used a new type (unknown) of protective covering on it.kawasaki was concerned because they have been noticing a sharp increase of this issue. There is a motorcycle at the dealership with the same miles/model/year that had the same issue and had killed the engine while at speed on the highway.
The contact owns a 2009 kawasaki kl650e. The contact attempted to start the vehicle and it failed to start. The contact was eventually able to start the vehicle; however after inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed the metal bracket attached to the generator was extremely sharp and was cutting into the wiring harness. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The previous owner replaced the wiring harness due to similar failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 6,350.
The contact owns a 2009 kawasaki kl650e motorcycle. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v062000 (electrical system:wiring) however, was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,600.
The contact owns a 2009 kawasaki kl650e motorcycle. While traveling at night approximately55 mph, the engine completely stalled with the loss of the electrical system. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. There was recall related to the defect under nhtsa campaign id number 09v062000 (electrical system: wiring). The vin was not included in the recall defect and the repair would be at the owner's expense. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure mileage was 8,500.
New 09 kawasaki klr650 bought from ridersville cycle in berkeley springs, wv. On initial ride oil drain plug came out, draining oil, leading to engine seizing while traveling at 55mph, but for the quick reactions of the rider, a serious accident would have pursued. Dealer/manufacturer error for not checking bolt tightness, as 2 quarts of oil had to be added to bike upon pickup, indicating the bolt was already loose and oil had leaked out, as the bikes are delivered full according to kawasaki. Oil capacity of bike is 2.6 qts. Or manufacture defect in design of bike, by not building it with a skid plate that protects the bolt and bottom of crankcase from impact. Something they readily admit by selling an accessory skid plate that covers the bolt, but with no mention or warning that it should be added to the bike.
2009 klr 650 with only 7k miles, engine cut off suddenly at highway speed. Mechanics reporting the entire engine will need to be replaced due to excessive oil usage causing damage in all parts of engine.
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