2008 Kawasaki KLR650 engine complaints

Filed Oct 29, 2008 · Engine · 2,085 miles · WA

The conditions herein may cause an engine failure. This failure could cause the engine to seize which could cause the loss of control of the vehicle [motorcycle]. The vehicle was in use under normal "street" conditions. High oil consumption due to manufacturing defect/ workmanship. 1 quart+ of oil per 300 miles, resulting in high air pollution & possible engine seizure---from the loss of oil! Piston rings leak oil. There is also a groove in engine's cylinder wall [3"l x 5/32"w x 1/64"d] due to improper part assembly [piston's wrist pin clip; a factory defect]. The engine's exhaust valves leak which also produces poor air quality control. These conditions are internal to the engine and were created during the manufacturing process. These failures can only be determined through the disassembly of the engine. The above vehicle's has only been used for 2,085 [2k] miles. It is a 2008 model year. The above engine fails to meet air quality standards. The cost of repair is being estimated between $800-1000. This encompasses partial vehicle disassemble, upper engine disassemble, machine shop work, replacement parts, engine reassemble, and the reassemble of the area around the engine [it's a motorcycle]. To correct the above failures new parts must be installed along with necessary machining of engine's cylinder.

Filed Aug 14, 2008 · Engine · 3,000 miles · GA

2008 kawasaki klr-650 motorcycle. Muffler fell off wile riding down the road with only 3,000k on odometer. All 3 mounting bolts fell out. This was a recall for other klr bikes. My bike was not recalled. One of the mounting bolts welded nut fell off also. Dealer gave me new bolts, I replaced one bolt with a locking crown nut and cotter pin.

Filed Apr 21, 2008 · Engine · TX

2008 kawasaki klr 650 burning oil. Kawasaki replied to me, "if your motorcycle is burning a quart every 1,000 miles or less, that is normal."