The balancer idle level spring broke and sent metal through the engine. After doing some reading I guess this is a common fail for all klr650s the aftermarket world came up with an upgrade to fix the flaw. The call it the doohickey repair. Why is kawasaki not taking care of the problem.
The worst 2012 Kawasaki KL650E problems
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What 2012 Kawasaki KL650E owners say
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Questions about the 2012 Kawasaki KL650E
Is the 2012 Kawasaki KL650E reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Kawasaki KL650E, fewer than a typical KL650E model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Kawasaki KL650E?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2012 Kawasaki KL650E have?
No recalls on record.
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