2005 Kawasaki KL650A Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2005 Kawasaki KL650A recalls

Most common 2005 Kawasaki KL650A problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Engine	1

What owners report

2014-10-09, Engine
BALANCER CHAIN BEGAN MAKING NOISE ATTEMPTED FACTORY RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS. CONCERN WAS UNRESOLVED. REMOVED STATOR COVER FOUND QUADRANT AND TENSIONER BROKEN. *TR

2009-08-05, 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 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

2005 Kawasaki KL650A questions

Does the 2005 Kawasaki KL650A have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2005 Kawasaki KL650A: Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Kawasaki KL650A?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Engine (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Kawasaki KL650A has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.