1999 Kawasaki KLR-650 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1999 Kawasaki KLR-650 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1999 Kawasaki KLR-650.

Most common 1999 Kawasaki KLR-650 problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	7

What owners report

2011-05-07, Engine And Engine Cooling
THE 1986-2007 KAWASAKI KLR650 MOTORCYCLE'S TENSIONING SYSTEM FOR THE ENGINE BALANCER SHAFT DRIVE CHAIN IS UNRELIABLE, AND A FAILURE COULD LEAD TO SUDDEN ENGINE LOCK-UP AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR FATALITY. THE MOST TROUBLESOME PARTS OF THE BALANCER DRIVE ADJUSTING SYSTEM ARE THE IDLER SHAFT LEVER, P/N 13168-1436 AND THE SPRING, 92144-1860. THE BALANCER ADJUSTER IDLER RIDES ON AN ECCENTRIC SHAFT P/N 39115-1077, AND WHEN THE SHAFT ROTATES IT CHANGES HOW THE TENSION IDLER RELATES TO THE BALANCER CHAIN, ALLOWING THE CHAIN TO BE TENSIONED. THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTMENT IS FOR THE USER TO LOOSEN A SCREW THAT HOLDS THE IDLER SHAFT LEVER, ALLOW TH

2006-02-15, Engine And Engine Cooling
1999 KAWASAKI KLR650 MOTORCYCLE BALANCER ADJUSTER FAILURE >ENGINE LOCKUP & LOSS OF CONTROL . PARTS & LABOR TO REPAIR $1211.81 REPAIR DATE INVOICE DATE 5/24/05 INVOICE#99079450 HILLSIDE MOTORSPORTS RT14 WHITE RIVER JCT , VT 05001 MAYBE SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO SUDDEN ENGINE LOCK UP, BIKES NEED RECALL FOR IMPROVED BALANCER,TENSIONER ASSY. *JB

2006-01-03, Engine And Engine Cooling
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOHICKEY CRACKED ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE DOOHICKEY IS AN IDLER SHAFT LEVER WHICH PUTS TENSION ON THE CHAIN INSIDE THE ENGINE. THERE WERE NO WARNING OR INDICATORS OF A PROBLEM. THIS WAS DISCOVERED BY THE CONTACT WHEN DOING ROUTINE SERVICE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED. *AK UPDATED 1/25/2006. *NM

2003-01-13, Engine And Engine Cooling
WITH LESS THAN 3,000 MILES ON MY 1999 KAWASAKI KLR 650, DURING A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, A FAILED LEVER, IDLER SHAFT AND SPRING WAS DISCOVERED AND REPLACED WITH AN AFTER-MARKET PRODUCT. DURING THIS SAME MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY, TWO OTHER KLR 650'S WERE FOUND TO HAVE SUFFERED THE SAME FAILURE.

2003-01-12, Engine And Engine Cooling
BALANCER CHAIN BROKE CAUSING ENGINE TO LOCK UP AND LOCK UP THE REAR WHEEL

1999 Kawasaki KLR-650 questions

Does the 1999 Kawasaki KLR-650 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 Kawasaki KLR-650 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Kawasaki KLR-650?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Kawasaki KLR-650 has been fixed?

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