2005 Kawasaki KL650A
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2005 Kawasaki KL650A. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2005 Kawasaki KL650A. Newest first.
On certain motorcycles, insufficient tightening of the muffler mounting bolts could allow the bolts to loosen.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the bolts loosen completely, it IS possible for the muffler to separate from the motorcycle and create the potential for a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten two muffler mounting bolts to the proper torque free of charge. the recall began on october 22, 2007. owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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- Engine
Balancer chain began making noise attempted factory recommended adjustments. Concern was unresolved. Removed stator cover found quadrant and tensioner broken. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling
On the basis of anecdotal information I replaced the stock balancer chain tensioner on my 2005 kawasaki klr 650 motorcycle. These have been known to have problems in this area, and sure enough the spring that IS to tension the balance chain as it wears was broken and inoperative. This meant that…
On the basis of anecdotal information I replaced the stock balancer chain tensioner on my 2005 kawasaki klr 650 motorcycle. These have been known to have problems in this area, and sure enough the spring that IS to tension the balance chain as it wears was broken and inoperative. This meant that if I had not replaced the tensioner adjuster and spring, the chain that runs the balancer would have continued to wear and stretch to the point of possible catastrophic failure. It IS nice that americans are making a living making these parts, but how many bikes do not get this repair. I mention this at dealerships and they act like I am speaking a foreign language. *Tr
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