stump
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posted September 09, 2007 09:54 PM
Oil leak
My red 06 is leaking oil out of left side of the valve cover at 6500 miles and the bike is out of warranty. Has anyone contacted Kawi about a recall I have heard this is not an uncommon occurrance.
  
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kc jr 54
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posted September 09, 2007 10:11 PM
I have heard of only one other person this happening to.
Comes from the bike sitting on its side stand to long 
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stump
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posted September 09, 2007 10:39 PM
I read it was a manufacturer error and the valve cover bolts were too long and not pinching the gasket..
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fish_antlers
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posted September 10, 2007 12:40 AM
where'd ya read that?
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butterthegreat
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posted September 10, 2007 04:11 AM
That's why I am glad I bought my 400 dollar peace of mind for the next 4 years AFTER the initial manufacturer warranty.
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lietoome
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posted September 10, 2007 07:05 AM
Stump, that theory sounds outta whack. My 2003 zx12 had a leaking valve cover gasket @ 1500 miles...on the right side. I think its more a question of Quality control than anything else.
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posted September 10, 2007 11:07 AM
It happened to me. Same dayum thing. I'll paste my thread as I had all the parts needed. Since you're not under warranty this may help, don't let them BS you and waste time. If its like mine just a valve cover change and tightening won't resolve it.
Also make sure they clean the sponge thing on the inside. The stealership did mine (warranty) and I had to raise hell with them, my bike was new and looked like an oil field Sadam had bombed in Kuwait.
Here you go:
http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=27&TID=26799
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stump
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posted September 10, 2007 11:47 AM
Thanks Stevewlf I hope i can get everything taken care of by Kawi it is thier flag ship right....
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stevewfl
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posted September 10, 2007 01:51 PM
Mine was one of the first to have the problem, but now if you go to a dealer they should have all the data. If you want print the parts list it finally to to solve mine after two trips.
I think you'll be OK. Mine happened at around 4K and once corrected it hasn't had an oil issue since (I'm at 12,500K now)
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ghostman
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posted September 10, 2007 05:30 PM
Got an oil leak on the left side as well. Going to have to take it in. Still under manufacturers warranty. Will be getting extended warranty soon. Got till December.
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stephane
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posted September 11, 2007 05:14 PM
I had the same problem on my '06. It was fixed under warranty with new gasket & o'rings.
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stump
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posted September 11, 2007 07:34 PM
I'm bring it it on thur. of this week I will let you know how it goes. I wonder how many bikes have had this problem might be worth a poll on this site just for info when talking to Kawi.
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stevewfl
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posted September 11, 2007 07:38 PM
Let us know - Did you see the 3 different sets of parts I listed that was required to repair mine?
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stump
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posted September 11, 2007 08:57 PM
Yes I found them stevewlf, thank you. I will ask for them on the first trip we'll see what happens. I talked to Kawi and they did not seem to want to admit a relatively widespread problem. We will see how customer service is in two days.
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