2005 Kawasaki KL650A19 Engine cooling Problems

“I am very upset with Kawasaki's klr 650's idler shaft assembly everyone I talk to has or will have to replace it. That is unacceptable from a company as big as Kawasaki. It should have been recalled a long time ago. I too, will be spending the $200 to fix soon. Something must be done. Thank,you. I hope you will do something.”

“Independent Kawasaki klr650 web sites describe inherent problems with the idler shaft lever and spring within the engine. I opened up the engine on my 2005 klr 650 with 8795 miles and discovered that the spring was broken and no longer functional. This can lead to catastrophic engine failure as the camshaft chain is no longer being tightened correctly. I then replaced the idler shaft lever and the spring with aftermarket parts.”

“2005 Kawasaki klr 650 8,250 miles. The idler shaft lever (doohickey) retention / return spring was broken. I opened the case to replace this part that has had problems with failure and sure enough mine was broken! Had I not done this preventive upgrade and adjusted the lever as per my regularly scheduled maintenance schedule. I could have ruined the motor due to the broken part! This is common knowledge to klr riders that this is a defect that Kawasaki needs to address.”

“Broken balance shaft adjuster spring , three pieces , on the inside of the motor on a 2005 Kawasaki klr 650 motorcycle with 9,034 miles. The breaking of this spring or the adjuster was well documented on internet sites and will undoubtedly cause someone to be injured or killed at some point. If it has not already happened. Fortunately for me an upgraded adjuster and spring was purchased, as well as the necessary tools, after the problem was brought to my attention from various web sites. …”

“2005 Kawasaki klr 650 1,500 miles. The idler shaft lever (doohickey) retention / return spring was broken. I opened the case to replace this part that has had problems with failure and sure enough mine was broken! Good thing I was doing the stitch in time. Had I not done this preventive upgrade and adjusted the lever as per my regularly scheduled maintenance schedule. I could have ruined motor due to the broken part! With enough of these failing that third party manufactures can actually turn a profit making replacement parts, you would think that Kawasaki would fix the problem!”