There is a defect in the machining of the outer left side engine case. The socket in the case for supporting the shaft for the starter gear was machined too deep thereby allowing the shaft to migrate into the case far enough to allow the opposite end of the shaft on the engine side to become completely unsupported causing possible engine damage. This can also allow the thrust washers on the gears to fall off into moving parts of the engine causing sudden seizure of the engine resulting in loss of control and possible injury or death.
The worst 2008 Kawasaki KL650E8F problems
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- Engine1
- Transmission1
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Recalls 1
Exterior lighting: turn signal
- What is wrong
- Kawasaki is recalling 5,804 my 2008 kl650e8f and kl650e8fl (california) motorcycles. The turn signal stalk(s) can break, resulting in the signal assembly hanging by the wire harness.
- Risk
- This could create a possibility of a crash resulting in injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace all four turn signal assemblies. The recall began on october 13, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1‑866‑802‑9381.
Recall number 08V520000 · Recall details
What 2008 Kawasaki KL650E8F owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Balancer chain tensioner has failed on my kawasaki klr 650 resulting in a loose and prematurely damaged balancer chain and sprockets.
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Questions about the 2008 Kawasaki KL650E8F
Is the 2008 Kawasaki KL650E8F reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2008 Kawasaki KL650E8F, close to a typical KL650E8F model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Kawasaki KL650E8F?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Kawasaki KL650E8F have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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