zx_14
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posted June 29, 2008 03:02 AM
Just got recall notice... 2700 miles on bike.
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D-ZX14
Parking Attendant
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posted June 29, 2008 08:20 AM
I took my bike in on the 13th of June and my bolts were found to be overtorqued. They diassemble, inspected the frame (no cracks), and reassembled the bike in 10 days at metro cycles here in Lithia Springs Georgia. Other than overflowing my coolant and returning the bike dirty, I haven't seen any other issues.The bike was running hotter than normal, for a couple of days, but I think that was due to an air bubble in the coolant system . It's been running fine since then. Additionally, as I said in my previous thread I wrote the director of public affairs a detailed letter of my concern with just replacing the collars at a lower torque value. I received a call from a Kawasaki engineering analyst and he assured me that any crack at all would be visible and there is no chance of a crack forming that is not visible, due to the weld and rigidness of the frame. My dealership has found at least 2 overtorqued frames and 2 cracked frames. The cracked frames were from bikes that did alot of drag racing. I truely think the crossmember is not strong enough to absorb the torque the 14 makes. I recently heard a story from a guy that works at a dealership that a 14 owner was riding and his frame cracked causing him to crash. He is currently working up a lawsuit for Kawasaki. Kawasaki needs to realize this is a huge issue that is not going away.
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epd345
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posted June 29, 2008 09:34 PM
In for recall and 600mile service on Friday and picked the bike up Friday Afternoon. The call to Kawasaki USA to complain about the recall notice netted me $150 off the 600 mile service and the recall inspection found no cracks or problems. That was a relief since the bike is only a month old.
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2012 ZX14, Ceramic Coated Brock's CT Meg, PCV, throttlemeister
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BobC
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posted June 30, 2008 06:58 AM
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Ok, so Kawasaki finally stuck their hand up and admitted the problem in late May this year. I sent mail to Kawasaki UK asking about it and received a carefully worded "no comment".
This week the UK MCN finally ran the story and Kawasaki is set to recall customers bikes. They said Kawasaki has customer safety as a priority. They could have made it a slightly higher priority in my view. Just lucky there have been no serious accidents otherwise they might wish they had.
It's still a brilliant bike though and I hope this doesn't wreck it's reputation.
Further to the above: received my letter today from Kawasaki UK, it's official now, they are recalling the UK bikes too.
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Candy Thunder Blue 2006 ZZR1400
Stock wheelbase
Max: 205.4 mph in 1.25 miles
2012 ZZR1400 in Golden Blazed Green
Brock CT Full System. etc
Max: 203.1 in 1 mile (so far)
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ratbyk
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posted June 30, 2008 02:10 PM
Had my 14 checked by Port Angeles Power on Fri afternoon. All good to go. There is/was 12,000km on the bike. I did a very thorough check for cracks before I took it in. After that went on a blast all around the Olympic mountains on Sat. Did the full loop including a run out to Neah Bay, La Push and a good quick run across #112. Started and ended in Olympia. Tired, dirty and smiling!
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D-ZX14
Parking Attendant
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posted July 02, 2008 03:20 PM
 Edited By: admin on 2 Jul 2008 20:04
*** EDITED BY ADMIN *** PERSONAL INFORMATION REMOVED ****
Below is the response I received from the letter I wrote to the National Highway and Traffic Safety:
"Hello Darryl,
Thanks for the detailed summary of your concerns with the ZX14 frame recall.
Unfortunately, the law only requires that manufacturers provide a reasonable remedy within a reasonable time. NHTSA cannot dictate what the remedy will be (unless it is completely unreasonable, i.e., telling owners to affix a sticker to their ZX14 saying "don't ride this bike over potholes"). Kawasaki's recall appears to comply with this requirement, and, as such we are currently unable to compel Kawasaki to modify step number 2. If it becomes evident that the remedy is not appropriate, Kawasaki would have to modify the remedy and re-recall the bikes.
I know you've seen it, but I'm sending a copy of Kawasaki's dealer instructions for your file.
Sorry I didn't have better news.
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fish_antlers
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posted July 02, 2008 05:39 PM
Darryl,
On a different topic, do you think it's appropriate for you to post a personal email to you on the internet in a public forum?
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What business is it of yours where I'm from, Friendo?
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D-ZX14
Parking Attendant
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posted July 02, 2008 05:49 PM
Yes, since it pertains to this topic and it is from a public government organization, not a personal friend.
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fish_antlers
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posted July 02, 2008 07:05 PM
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Yes, since it pertains to this topic and it is from a public government organization, not a personal friend.
It was a private email sent you, not for publication - accordingly the personal information has been removed.
We won't allow double standards on this site - sorry.
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What business is it of yours where I'm from, Friendo?
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3boysand3bikes
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posted July 02, 2008 08:50 PM
I hate to post in the middle of a 'discussion'.... Please forgive...
FYI
I had the recall done yesterday at my local dealer. (I didn't buy the bike through them... could I tell them thanks anymore than I did??!!) anyway, they are small but stated that they had done 6 or 7 recalls. They said that they have yet to find a problem... and they were checking for cracks from the get go. So, I have passed the recall... I have included my vote on the recall thread...
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BobC
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posted July 03, 2008 09:12 AM
The bike went in for it's recall inspection this morning. Good news, all ok.
While they were doing that I borrowed the 08 14 demonstrator, first chance I have had to ride one. It's much better than the 06/07 stock bike. KInd of makes me think they should offer an ECU upgrade for the older bikes. Still not as much power as a modified bike but it's what the stocker should have been from the start.
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Candy Thunder Blue 2006 ZZR1400
Stock wheelbase
Max: 205.4 mph in 1.25 miles
2012 ZZR1400 in Golden Blazed Green
Brock CT Full System. etc
Max: 203.1 in 1 mile (so far)
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Killjoy_1
Novice Class
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posted July 11, 2008 11:40 AM
I had the dealer type my VIn in and it did not come up. 07 SE.
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wrenchhead
Novice Class
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posted July 11, 2008 04:11 PM
My bike went in for inspection last weekend and came out with a clean bill of health! While mine was in i got to play on the demo Can Am Spyder.......deffinatly wierd.......felt like a V-twin sport fourwheeler.....but we should leave that "thing" for another threat
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scotty
Parking Attendant
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posted July 12, 2008 01:48 PM
My bike just passed the frame inspection. yea boy!
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JWMills
Parking Attendant
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posted July 25, 2008 05:25 AM
Anyone have a copy of the actual recall inspection MC 08-12?? Had my inspection and all is OK but being a gear head kind of guy I would like a copy to reference every once in a while. Dealer told me a PDF was posted on this site but I can't locate it.
Thanks
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fish_antlers
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posted July 25, 2008 07:37 AM
Edited By: fish_antlers on 25 Jul 2008 08:43
it's posted at the beginning of this topic... you'll have to read the topic.
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SPECIAL EDITION ZX-14
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posted August 05, 2008 12:33 PM
August 4, 2008; my bike got a clean bill of health at Barney's in Brandon, FL.
Ride safe everyone.
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WHITE SPECIAL EDITION, TWO BROTHERS EXHAUST, FENDER ELIMINATOR, HELI BARS, FLIES OUT, PC111, QUICKSHIFTER, CUSTOM MAP BY DYNOWORKS OF SARASOTA, WHITE FRAME SLIDERS, Michelen STs GEL POWER GRIPS.
2009 H-D ROAD GLIDE, METALLIC ORANGE PEARL!! SOLD AND BOUGHT A NEW CAMARO
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Niner9
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posted April 17, 2009 03:50 PM
engine mounts over torqued!!! engine coming out tomorrow, 06 Canadian model with 13,750 miles
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FasterThanStink
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posted April 17, 2009 06:13 PM
I have ignored Kawi's letters for both bikes. No sense in ruining the fun!
I suppose I will take mine in soon. Maybe....
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Speed has never killed anyone,
suddenly becoming stationary...
That's what gets you.
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INTIMIDA2OR
Needs a life
RED rider!
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posted April 17, 2009 06:26 PM
I already check mine myself. I found nothing and my bike has been totaled 3 times by me! So if she can stand crashing those times and withstand all my punishment ... i think she's good to go 
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'06 Passion Red ZX-14
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bigdtd
Needs a job
Interceptors
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posted April 18, 2009 06:03 AM
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I have ignored Kawi's letters for both bikes. No sense in ruining the fun!
I suppose I will take mine in soon. Maybe....
i don't trust those idiots to check anything, check it yourself the bike is covered
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2006 Black ZX-14,6 inches over,16/42, flies out,BMC Street Filter,Brock's Street Meg,Brock's Radial Mount Strap,PClll with Race map,Dynojet LCD w/Techmount, ZX-14 fender eliminator,Pilot Power2CTs,Speedohealer,Pazzo Levers,Cox Radiator Guard, Garmin Nuvi 265WT
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Niner9
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posted April 18, 2009 07:34 AM
I will keep an eye on it myself once I get it back, having them look at it at least it's documented if there is any problems down the road, I still don't see how a visual inspection can determine if there is a hair line crack????
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Akro slip ons, Scotts Damper, Hel Brake & Clutch lines, Vortex Rearsets, Sato Frame Sliders, Power Commander, Custom Map, Flies Removed, BMC Race Filter, Marchenisi Rims, Corbin Seat, Ventura Pack Rack, Pazzo Levers, Zumo 550 GPS, Passport Radar Detector, Throttle Miester Cruise,
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davej
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posted April 18, 2009 08:53 AM
Checked it myself a year ago then had the dealer check it during a rear tire replace #7. No problems.
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Niner9
Novice Class
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posted April 18, 2009 02:34 PM
apparantley clean bill of health after visual inspection, good to go!!!!!!
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Akro slip ons, Scotts Damper, Hel Brake & Clutch lines, Vortex Rearsets, Sato Frame Sliders, Power Commander, Custom Map, Flies Removed, BMC Race Filter, Marchenisi Rims, Corbin Seat, Ventura Pack Rack, Pazzo Levers, Zumo 550 GPS, Passport Radar Detector, Throttle Miester Cruise,
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zixxer14
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posted April 18, 2009 06:42 PM
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I will keep an eye on it myself once I get it back, having them look at it at least it's documented if there is any problems down the road, I still don't see how a visual inspection can determine if there is a hair line crack????
kawi mechanics are required to have x-ray eyes!
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