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2008 Kawasaki VN900B8F problems

The most common problem on the 2008 Kawasaki VN900B8F is engine and cooling. Its complaint count is close to a typical VN900B8F model year.

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Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Worst area
Engine

The worst 2008 Kawasaki VN900B8F problems

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  • Engine
    1

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  • Engine
    1

Recalls 1

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported March 11, 2008 · 31,789 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Kawasaki is recalling 31,789 vulcan 900 classic, custom and classic lt models, my 2006 vn900b6f, vn900b6fl, vn900d6f, vn900d6fl, my 2007 vn900b7f, vn900b7fl, vn900c7f, vn900c7fl, vn900d7f, vn900d7fl, my 2008 vn900b8f, vn900b8fl, vn900c8f, vn900d8f and vn900d8fl motorcycles. The fuel hose may not be properly connected to the fuel injector delivery pipe.
Risk
Continued use of the motorcycle can result in the fuel hose coming off, creasing the possibility of a fuel leak which could result in a fire or explosion.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel hose connection at the fuel injector and fuel pump and will replace the fuel hose if the joint lock is found to be damaged. The recall began on march 17, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1‑866‑802‑9381.

Recall number 08V114000 · Recall details

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What 2008 Kawasaki VN900B8F owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 7, 2008 · Engine · 900 miles · TX · 1 injury

Hot air from below seat area of engine or radiator burned and blistered my legs (above knee crease and below knee crease on back of legs, I have pictures of burns).

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Questions about the 2008 Kawasaki VN900B8F

Is the 2008 Kawasaki VN900B8F reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Kawasaki VN900B8F, close to a typical VN900B8F model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Kawasaki VN900B8F?

Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2008 Kawasaki VN900B8F have?

1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.

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