2006 KAWASAKI KL650A6F — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 KAWASAKI KL650A6F
The 2006 KAWASAKI KL650A6F has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 KAWASAKI KL650A6F
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 KAWASAKI KL650A6F. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2006 KAWASAKI KL650A6F
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 KAWASAKI KL650A6F. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
UPON DETAILED INTERNAL INSPECTION OF ENGINE, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BALANCER CHAIN TENSIONING ASSEMBLY HAD FAILED. EVIDENCE SHOWED THAT THE SPRING (POORLY MADE) HAD BEEN BROKEN FOR QUITE SOME TIME. IT WAS ALSO EVIDENT THAT HAD THE SPRING NOT BROKEN, THE VERY POORLY MADE TENSIONER QUADRANT WOULD HAVE BROKEN INSTEAD LEADING TO CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE AND MOST LIKELY A CRASH AT THE TIME OF ENGINE FAILURE. THE FACTORY PARTS WERE REPLACED WITH UPGRADED AFTERMARKET PARTS. *TR
2006 KAWASAKI KLR650 MOTORCYCLE. BALANCER CHAIN TENSIONER COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE KLR650 "DOOHICKIE". COASTING DOWN A SLEIGHT GRADE WITH MOTORCYCLE IN GEAR, MOTOR SUDDENLY MADE RAPPING NOISE AND STOPPED. UPON INVESTIGATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SPRING KEEPING TENSION ON THE "DOOHICKIE" HAD FAILED, GOT CAUGHT IN THE TIMING CHAIN WHICH IN TURN BENT BOTH INTAKE VALVES. THE BALANCER CHAIN TENSIONER IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH KLR650'S SINCE THEIR FIRST INTRODUCTION. REPLACED INTAKE VALVES, BALANCER CHAIN TENSIONER, HEAD GASKET, ENGINE SIDE COVER GASKETS, OIL AND ANTIFREEZE. COST $200+. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KAWASAKI KLR650 (NA). WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE IDLER SHAFT SPRING FAILED. THE CONTACT REMOVED A PIECE OF THE IDLER SHAFT SPRING FROM THE ENGINE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT WILL BE REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE FUEL SYSTEM AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,300. UPDATED 11/15/07 *TR
AFTER READING ABOUT OTHERS THAT HAD THIS DEFECTIVE PART ON THE EXACT SAME MOTORCYCLE AS I HAVE I DECIDED TO REPLACE THE PART WITH A AFTERMARKET UPGRADE. WHEN I OPENED MY ENGINE CASE I NOTICED THAT PART OF IT WAS ALREADY BROKEN! I HAVE UNDER 3000 MILES ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE PART THAT I REPLACED WAS COUNTERBALANCED TENSIONER AND SPRING. THE SPRING WA S ALREADY BROKEN, AND PART OF IT WENT INTO THE ENGINE. *AK
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KAWASAKI KL650A6F. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL IT LUNGED FORWARD AND PRODUCED A GRINDING NOISE. THE CONTACT POSSESSED VIDEO FOOTAGE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUTCH MUST BE HELD IN OR THE VEHICLE WILL ALWAYS LUNGE FORWARD WHEN IN NEUTRAL. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAS SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES DURING THESE FAILURES. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 9,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 820.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2006 KAWASAKI KL650A6F
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 KAWASAKI KL650A6F in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 KAWASAKI KL650A6F
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 KAWASAKI KL650A6F
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 2006 KAWASAKI KL650A6F (current)
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