2008 kawasaki klr-650. 3 of my turn signals have broken due to splitting of the rubber boots. The first one, I ordered a new oem part and replaced. Not long after, 2 more broke. I have since replaced with aftermarket parts.
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Rear left signal light falls of 2008 klr 650 motorcycle, no reason, seems defective as falls off while riding highway.
1. Front right turn signal fell off 2008 klr650 after 2000 miles from new of highway use - no accident, bumping or shock to the vehicle involved to have caused it. Light stem just fell apart. 2. This leaves the light dangling from its wiring, and other vehicles are unaware of my intentions when turning. 3. I guess I'll have to pay to replace it with another oem part.
Rt turn signal fell off. No apparent reason vehicle' 2008 vehicle with less than 600 miles. Many other reports of same issue.
2008 kawasaki klr 650 turn signals are falling off due to poor manufacturing.
I have a 2008 kawasaki klr650, both rear blinker rubber mounts broke and the blinkers were just hanging by the wires when I got home. I am assuming that the rubber used becomes brittle and breaks from vibration. The bike only has 800 miles on it and is a little over a year old. This is a factory defect that others have reported as well.
Exterior lighting. Rear turn signals fall off rubber broken.
Rubber portions of turn signal fail.
The turn signal rubber mounting grommet is very brittle and tears with little effort resulting in the turn signal lamp falling off and hanging by its wiring.
2008 kawasaki klr 650 all four turn signals fell of broke inside housing mount in the first 800 miles.
2008 kawasaki klr 650 rear turn signals both have broken rubber boots that have caused the turn signals to fall off. First this happened to the left hand side a few weeks back, now the right side has fallen off.
Problem with turn signals falling off.
Turn signals on motorcyle just breaking off. Appears to be a defect in materials. Three out of four have broken.
Rear turn signal feel off. This is the 2nd time.
Plastic stalks supporting turn signals on 2008 kawasaki klr 650 motorcycles are very brittle and prone to failure. I have had 2 turn signals stalks fail/break within the past 2 months with normal driving on city streets. I have had the bike for only 3 months. It was purchased new.
Right rear turn signal fell off vehicle. Vehicle has only 700 miles on it, and has not been in any accidents or the like.
Second turn signal rubber stem sheered at base. I tried to get the dealer to replace the first under warranty and they stated it was not covered. I ended up paying for a replacement. Second one did the exact same thing. I have heard this is a common problem on a discussion board.
Right rear turn signal mounting stalk (rubber) deteriorated and the turn signal light assembly fell off and was suspended by only the wires.
Turn signals fall off motorcycle for no reason. Bike will be parked and the rubber gives way and you find them dangling by the wire. Dealer replaced 3 turn signals already and the 4th has been on backorder for weeks now. Had to install an aftermarket set of signals to remedy the problem.
Turn signal fell off my 2008 kawasaki klr 650 motorcycle. The rubber mount stalk failed leaving the signal dangling by the wires.
Turn signal bracket tears and falls off just from riding the motorcycle.
Rotting rubber parts on 2008 kawasaki klr650. The grommet fasteners (wellnuts) that attach the windshield to the fairing are dry rotting. This motorcycle was manufactured in 2007 and rubber parts are already deteriorating. This motorcycle is only in direct sunlight while being ridden. The rest of the time it is parked in my garage or under a shelter at work. The turn signal mounts are also deteriorating. It will only be a matter of time before they fail and the signals are hanging by their wires.
2008 kawasaki klr 650 motorcycle, rear left turn signal fell off bike. Almost caused me to be rear ended by a truck, turn signal should be replaced by kawasaki.
On my 2008 klr650 both the left and right turn signals fall off. The rubber extensions fell apart.
My left rear turn signal on my motorcycle is now hanging loose when the rubber mount failed after only 80 miles on a new '08 bike.
Left rear turn signal mount failed. Turn signal assembly hanging by wiring.
While riding down the road my right front turn signal sheared off, it's just hanging by the wires. I took the bike into the dealer, they said it felt like the rubber had not cured, the rubber crumbled to the touch. They order a new signal, 2 days later the left front fell off the same as the right side. My left rear signal is starting to shear off. I brought the bike back to the dealer and they are going to order all four. I talked with another rider with the same problem on the same bike, he stated the dealer ordered a set for him, put them on and within a month they fell off again.
On my 2008 kawasaki klr650 motorcycle, the left rear tail light stem just failed, no impact or anything. It just broke all by itself and now the tail light is dangling.
The rubber mounting brackets on my 2008 kawasaki klr 650 turn signals continue to tear loose from the frame. I replaced the first two myself, but when the third one tore in less than three weeks, I brought it to the dealer who ordered me a new one under warranty. The motorcycle was not taken off-road, and is still in the break-in period with 454 miles on it.
Have an 08 klr 650 that the blinkers keep falling off the rubber supporting them breaks and I have only owned the bike for a month.
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