fish_antlers
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posted March 01, 2009 11:33 AM
Frame recall revisited....
So... it's been a while since the recall... is everyone satisfied with the way they were treated?
Everyone's bike okay now?
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dubious
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posted March 01, 2009 11:37 AM
Always was ! 
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fish_antlers
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posted March 01, 2009 11:42 AM
good to hear 
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LAB3
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posted March 01, 2009 12:11 PM
Mine was Ok, no cracks in the weld and the engine bolt was Not over torqued.. One of our riding friends had his in a dealer and they wanted to pull the engine to look at the welded on part. He said No way this engine is coming out, get a mirror with a flex arm and check the torque. I think he went to a different dealer.
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posted March 01, 2009 12:19 PM
Mine checked out fine and my dealership service was responsive to my questions
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zxbob
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posted March 01, 2009 12:36 PM
Both mine and Beths are fine ..... checked em myself, and with the extra
power were making their holding strong !
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mike1024
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posted March 01, 2009 12:43 PM
Kawi and OC motorsports in Santa Ana were very helpful, as usual. Passed the test, rode home.
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posted March 01, 2009 12:48 PM
Mine was over torqued, the dealership simply rest torque and sent me on my way ;it took 10min start to finish, who knows what they charged kaw. and if they even did anything at all.
I just hope by getting it documented that if it does fail my family will have a chance to get a fat check.
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posted March 01, 2009 12:55 PM
Never took mine, but looked at it myself, all looks great!
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117 in a 30
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posted March 01, 2009 04:01 PM
Mines never been in either, my local kawi dealer is hmmm. lets say not the place that you would let change a bulb let alone anything else. Ive kept eye on it seems fine 13000 mi
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eklipse636
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posted March 01, 2009 04:30 PM
Had the dealer check mine out 2 months ago and they were outstanding customer service. They even called 2 days later to see how my visit went.I was impressed! I didn't go where I bought the bike from bc they told me I'd have to leave it for 5-7 days, and I said hell no. I've bought 3 bikes from that dealer and I know the owner and I got on the phone with him and told him he got the last dollar from me that he would ever get. They are all assholes there, only reason I bought it there was bc it was $300 cheaper.
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posted March 01, 2009 10:22 PM
All Good Here !!
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posted March 01, 2009 10:43 PM
All good, I have a great dealership, discounts all the time, sometimes free work, they're just cool like that, know the owner etc... They said it wasn't really a concern on the 08's but checked it out thoroughly and yea taking the engine out was a possibility but didn't happen. They followed up with me afterwards, hell they always check my bike over well, asking questions etc... I'm well taking care of and extremely grateful. Took my flies out, no charge, installed volt socket for radar and gps, no charge. I once f'd up some wiring and they fixed it, no charge. Great place, buy all my bikes there and so do my buddies.
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Douglas Home
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posted March 02, 2009 01:36 AM
frame recal revisited
my 14 had to have the frame replaced. Because of what I'd heard about my local dealer I even took 90% of the plastics off. The pricks still scratched my bike ,they also tightned the swingarm castle nut up with a hammer and screwdriver . Then I was told to pay a fee for oil and coolant, environmental levee, and a "warantee" charge . Dale at Mackay Kawasaki in Australia is an all round arsehole. If I ever have a warantee issue again my bike goes on a trailer 350kms to Townsville. Karma just needs alittle help sometimes!!!!
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GHOSTMAN
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posted March 02, 2009 04:38 AM
Never took mine in. Local dealerships didn't know a thing about it. This includes the Richmond area as well. Next step is to try northern Virginia. Sucks because there are a few 14s around, but nobody even trusts any dealers around to even do valve checks and adjustments.
Not sure what to do. Still need valve check and adjustments.
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posted March 02, 2009 05:23 AM
Mine was the first to be done by the dealer where I took my bike but she was well looked after there. They answered all my questions and everything was within specs on the frame.I have a 2007.
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ratbyk
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posted March 02, 2009 07:47 AM
I was satisfied with my frame check. Caught the ferry from Victoria BC over to Port Angeles, in up state Washington. Had PA Power do the check. I had the check prearranged to happen as I passed through PA on a run across hwg 20 (Sticks-Stones territory) last Aug.
They did it while I waited and no prob watching the operation. Checked out all good and was re-torqued. I do, do a quick check of the area each chain lub etc.
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posted March 02, 2009 07:55 AM
 Edited By: ZX11D on 2 Mar 2009 15:56
My '07 was taken in about a month after recall notice was issued and it was not the first they did. All torque values were within specs. I still periodically inspect the critical area, but all is looking good.
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fish_antlers
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posted March 02, 2009 07:56 AM
charging for coolant on a recall is total BS... you got taken!
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LAB3
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posted March 02, 2009 08:03 AM
Edited By: LAB3 on 2 Mar 2009 16:04
quote:
Never took mine in. Local dealerships didn't know a thing about it. This includes the Richmond area as well. Next step is to try northern Virginia. Sucks because there are a few 14s around, but nobody even trusts any dealers around to even do valve checks and adjustments.
Not sure what to do. Still need valve check and adjustments.
My friends 06 has 18,000 miles and he just had the valves checked and None needed adjusted. He does not abuse it, but he ain't Slow either,,,:-) .
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SteveWFL
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posted March 02, 2009 08:04 AM
quote:
charging for coolant on a recall is total BS... you got taken!
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that is sarcastic!
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posted March 02, 2009 08:57 AM
quote:
I was satisfied with my frame check. Caught the ferry from Victoria BC over to Port Angeles, in up state Washington. Had PA Power do the check. I had the check prearranged to happen as I passed through PA on a run across hwg 20 (Sticks-Stones territory) last Aug.
They did it while I waited and no prob watching the operation. Checked out all good and was re-torqued. I do, do a quick check of the area each chain lub etc.
Hmmmm,
Maybe I'll give Powersports a call and set a appt.
Always looking for a reason to go on a ride!
Also my local dealer and the one where I bought the 14 don't get to touch it.
18,000 miles with a number of track days too.
Didnt figure mine was bad, BUT
it dont hurt to check the torque!!!
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posted March 02, 2009 03:34 PM
My local dealer was good about the recall and I had the 600 mile service done when I brought it in less than 30 days after purchase for the frame exam. I then contacted Kawi USA and voice my disgust with receiving a recall notice less than 30 days after getting the bike. Kawi took $150 off the service which I thought was pretty good. No problems found.
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johnsonzx14
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posted March 02, 2009 04:52 PM
didnt take mine in, or check it yet.. I should probably do that......................!
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posted March 02, 2009 05:36 PM
Never took mine in for the recall...
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