Mine is at the dealership and will be back this tuesday. I thought I was going crazy as well. I thought it was me, then i thought maybe bad front tire, or just an aggressive dirt tire. I was so confused cuz I had a buddy buy one about 2 months before me and his was fine. When I went in i told the dealership the problem and what you said kawasaki explained was the fix is new bearings and a re torque. sure enough they called me the next day saying their mechanic definitely recommended the bearings be replaced as well.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Excellent and happy for you, now you can enjoy the bike!

@MrPepper312

Ай бұрын

Same here, two days after purchase thought a tire was going flat, and pulled to side of the road.

Good job in being determined to get a resolution that will also benefit other owners. One thing I have learned as an ADV bike owner in the last 3 years (Especially with the demand, popularity and supply chain issues most bike Mfgrs. are now facing) - ADV and offroad bikes rarely come from the dealership issue free. Is it right or safe? No. Is it still a fact? Hell yes. My T7 is a great bike and I love it, but depending on the year and the location is was manufactured, there have been various issues reported by owners. For example, many folks on the west coast were getting bikes that had no grease at all on the rear suspension links causing all sort of rear suspension issues. I have also seen a crop of folks with serious wheel bearing issues (same thing - installed incorrectly with no grease) - Point is (especially now), it pays to understand your bike mechanically at a deeper level. I have basically adopted the attitude that it is on me to fix anything outside of cracking the engine cases on my bike now. Grease, bearings, chain, sprockets, tire changes, oil/filter, electrical, suspension - etc. Personally, I enjoy wrenching on my bike, but honestly - it's because every time I have taken my bike to a dealership for repairs: A) I can fix it better B) They WAY overcharge C) They use crappy parts D) They just don't know the bike or it's quirks at all. Work or your own bike people, especially if its an ADV bike.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Really appreciate that and as my first ADV, learning what you said for sure!

Just got back from the dealership they knew they had to replace the bearings. They said it was the worst they’ve seen. I only contacted them because of your first video which you said everything that I had thought but wasn’t sure of, just like you! Thanks so much for posting that!!! I sent the link to my salesperson and she hooked me up right away!

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Yay glad your going to be good!

@sailorman3

9 ай бұрын

@@bodeanaventuresI’ve had the steering problem and retorqued the steering myself. So far so good. So it there a set number of serial numbers that are having the problems and are you able to post it? Thanks!

It’s great you pushed hard enough to find the problem, but… Kawasaki needs to not only think about the customers riding these bikes, but they need to protect the dealers selling them as well. I think the bikes are awesome, can’t wait to see where you get it to!!

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Glad to put this behind me and ride

I bought an early 2023 KLRs in February. I just turned 1K miles and it’s had its 1st 600 mile service . I’ve never experienced any type of a steering issue whatsoever and have been to the top of Mt. Washington twice so far with it . I think I’m ok fingers crossed 🤞. I don’t baby this bike either I ride it hard ! I do enjoy this bike tremendously as much as my Roadglide!

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

It is a fun bike and glad yours is good!

So glad you are getting it fixed!! So far, i havent had an issue with my 23 ADV model. I have close to 600 miles with zero complaints. I just hope it continues. Thanks for keeping us KLR owners updated! Hoping you have no more issues after this. Keep it rubber side down!

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

You bad and it does sound like it was just a time period of the 2023 models but still tens of thousands of bikes. Glad yours doesn’t have the problem and enjoy it, I love the bike.

Thanks for the info, I have seriously considered buying one of these. I plan to use it as a day rider and short commuter or for longer trips if I am visiting my farmer friends. It will be the first new motorcycle I have ever purchased. Out here in SD, many roads to farms and good camping sites require riding 5 miles or more on unpaved dirt and gravel. I have a skid plate on my Victory Vision, but it is very unsettling to ride a 900lb Touring bike on such surfaces. At 68, I have no intentions of doing BDR's, but being able to take a shortcut or not busting ass on unpaved roads is a plus. I will still keep the Vic (love that bike), but it is always good to have a spare. Thanks for your diligence and greetings to Pinkney. I lived in Michigan between 1984 and 1989 and did a lot of business out your way.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Appreciate the comments and it is still a really cool bike.

Mine spent the last 3 weeks in the shop waiting for parts.... that will be another month getting here. The dealer was bending over backwards to make it right (BIG props to Stahlmans Power Sports in Rolla MO, they went above and far beyond!!!) I finally got ticked yesterday and traded it in for a new bike from a different brand. Kawa has lost a customer over this issue.

@T3-RIDER

9 ай бұрын

3 weeks? 😂 I was waiting 3 months for a exhaust valve for my ktm 790

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

The time to get anything anymore it’s just insane and it doesn’t feel like it’s getting better

This is a really well-presented technical update for us! Thank you so much for the follow-through summary. My KLR is a 2022 Traveler with add-on Kawi OEM slider bars, saddlebags, light bar, heated grips and I like it all. I basically made my Traveler into an Adventure model with a top box. The saddlebags are fine as long as you don't overload them. I also immediately added the ThermoBob cooling upgrade with temperature gage and it's great. Good luck with the warranty repair on your new machine!!

@bodeanaventures

7 ай бұрын

Appreciate that and the bike is all fixed up now

Thank you for making these informing videos, I bought my 23 KLR650s 4 weeks ago, and I did not notice the steering issue oddly until around 100 miles, then, there it was, scared me to death. My dealer said they have never heard of the issue but did say that they would take it in and have a look at it. It would take at least a week to get it back. I didn't want to lose the bike that long, so I turned the bearing nut the recommended 1/8 turn and daym, it drives like a dream! Such a great bike! Now I hope that it doesn't return. If so, it will have to go back to the dealer. Thank you again for the video's man!

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

You bet and hopefully you will be good to go

I’ve heard this same problem with the KLX models too. Dented/ damaged bearings due to being over torqued from factory. They need to be replaced

@bodeanaventures

7 ай бұрын

you are right and what they did to my bike, all good now

Mine is going back this Wednesday for bearing and race replacement. Took a month to get parts and this appointment but its under warranty and they are doing it same day, because I'm driving 2 hours to get there. Fingers crossed that it is done correctly and I won't have to go back to the dealership for any issues again. Thanks for the updates!

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Good luck with that and I am still waiting on the bearings, going to check tomorrow to see how long they are back ordered for

Ok . I hear your problem. My klr is an 09 and had to have the bearings replaced less then 2 years old and it was not badly taken care of . By the first owner . He did them him self and they have never given any problems. It was a four season bike for years . Yep they cover things up but they all do . The same man had problems with a BMW GS . With my bike there was no grease in the bearings. He thought that he did it some way . It was Navythomas8 s on KZread. So it can be found . Just have to dig alot for it . My bike was born here and would like to keep it living here . It is a good old girl .

@bodeanaventures

7 ай бұрын

You make a good point in the dealership that I got this at said that basically almost all of their new bikes come in, not greased enough, regardless of the manufacture. This was more of a torque problem but still I can tell you there’s a ton of grease in there now.

I hope they also checked the bearing races as well. My friend had to have the bearings and races replaced in his KLR at his own expense. This was an older KLR so this is not something totally new at least with some bikes. There was also no sign of any grease in his bearings.

@bodeanaventures

7 ай бұрын

Yup, they had to replace them all and to their credit, covered it. Funny you mention, the dealer is like almost every manufacturer they sell hardly ever has enough grease on it

Thank you for your persistence and video update. My KLR seems to be fine now after doing the work myself...... but I do have concerns about potential bearing damage from the nut being overtorqued.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

My pleasure and I think you’re right, just to keep your ion it. This is mine did come back not as bad as originally, Kawasaki is authorizing a bearing replacement, so that’s good.

I'm so glad i watched this. I have an appointment tomorrow morning... They were going to grease the bearings and adjust the torque. Now they will hopefully replace the bearings as well. Other than is issue, i love the bike. I can't wait to ride it fixed! Good job! Thank you! Allen from Minnesota

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

I am the same and love the bike. Good luck and let me know how it goes!

Thank you for putting this out there .

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

Great news hearing you got it figured out!!...thanks for sharing...stay safe out there!!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Thanks man and look forward in getting it back

Thanks for this information. Very , very happy to know all of this. Very grateful to you. Mark from Maryland

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Glad it helped Mark and I still live the bike! Ride safe

Great job on the follow up. At least it will get the proper fix.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

For sure Pete and at the end of the day that’s what it’s about

Thanks for the update, I have the exact same model KLR. Fortunately i have not noticed any steering issues yet and i have ridden the bike through all types of terrain. I must have gotten a good one.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

I am glad for you, and I think it was just there any certain time period. Hope you’re enjoying the bike like I am when it’s right.

Makes sense that if ut was overtorqued and ridden on that it would need new bearing most likely as well. Good informational videos for all KLX owners. Makes you wonder how many people could be affected that dont know yet. Good for you to post the video about the solution. 👍

@bodeanaventures

6 ай бұрын

Thanks appreciate that and I had no idea when I made it how many people this impacted. I’ve received thousands of messages about it and glad it helped.

good info detective bo dean! well done! happy trails ahead 🎉

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Detective BoDean

@pamandloudryka9080

8 ай бұрын

Get it done by the dealership. After they replaced bearings it was like a new bike . Keep your warranty and get it done by the dealership and its free

They need to just let the dealers know to keep an eye out for it. If they hear it do those. Great share.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Think so too, be all fixed up soon

Over torque any such thrust bearing runs the risk of damage which might not show up for a while. And yes, every bike I acquire gets a full service from head to tail, and so often I find the minimal grease circumstance. Good that it got fixed. Regrease the head stem is in Periodic Maintenance for my dual sport every 2 years or sooner if it has a hard life.

@bodeanaventures

8 ай бұрын

Great point and I just got it back from bearings change and it's perfect. Have my final video THANK GOD talking about this coming out Saturday. As a street rider before this, still learning a ton

Glad you got it sorted out, and glad you were able to hold everyone accountable for us.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

thanks and the dealer wanted to do the right thing and Kawasaki was quick to say yes to the fix. They just don't communicate at least to their dealers very well it seems. Look forward to just exploring and putting this behind me

Thanks!

Thank you. It definitely a issue Same serial # as well , still an issue

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

As long as I get it fixed, I can get through the frustration. I just want the bike good

Glad to hear of this because I was considering buying a new 2023 KLR, I have owned a 2015 KLR since new and it still rides like a champ after almost 40,000 miles.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

The new bearings should be on next week and I know that I’m gonna continue to love this bike despite some issues

Hey Bodeans great video 👍🏼 but this is crazy , don’t give me wrong I love the Kawasaki brand I did some research on the Problems with this bike as far back 1st 2nd and now 3rd from the doohickey to frame braking to wire harness cutting now this , & yes is a common practice now Not to grease these bikes from the factory for what ever reason that’s why went with Suzuki DR 650 and do all maintenance Myself 🙏 hope you get through this issue bro 🙏

@bodeanaventures

6 ай бұрын

Thanks I really appreciate that and after they tore the front end off and replace the bearings, I am good to go. Definitely an ordeal.

Good work!😘

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Appreciate it, enjoy your weekend

Buy yourself some tools and stop relying on people. There’s nothing more satisfying than working on your own stuff 💪🏻 but great info on the bearings ❤❤❤ sad that you had to go through this.

The "M," the first character of the VIN, is the country code for Thialand, where the bike is manufactured.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Correct and I mention that, the dealership clarified. The ML is all 23 bikes and the problem is with some of them and not all.

great info and sucks on having issues . hope she get fixed soon.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Yup look forward to it

Thanks I made the adjustment my self , seems ok and will absolutely keep an eye . If I have an issue I'll make some noise too. I did call 2 dealerships about this . One where I bought my atv and one where I bought my bike

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

I hade the same problem, my dealership replaced the bearings, and races, and packed it with grease too.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Great that is same plan for mine

I would have to bet they didn't tell anyone because they did not know which bikes were effected. You would not simply recall all 2023 bikes. I am glad that you got this company off their butt and making them do the right thing for all KLR owners out there. Great job and keep pushing them to fix the issues. Ride Safe

@michiganmoto7687

9 ай бұрын

They still should have issued a service bulletin to dealerships. That would address what to do, what to look for and how to fix it. Problem solved.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

@@michiganmoto7687 agree

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Since the factory said they know of 10k plus more issues and heck 100 people just on my videos alone, they should at least tell the dealers. 3 dealers I talk to had no idea

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

They also told me they do know what bikes were affected. Just glad it will soon be fixed

My 2022 is fine. But thanks for info. I'm going to grease mine and retorgh it. thanks you probably saved. me from a bad situation

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

My pleasure, and from what I understand it’s the only 2023 models during a certain time.

🛑🛑 Great Job Bob. 💯 The over torque probably “crushed” the bearing race. Good Job helping folks out. 👍💯

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

I will bet you are right

My 2023 KLX300 went in today for this same problem. It’s actually scary to corner with it. The bike was fine when I got it but the steering started fighting me as well. I found out that KLR650’s had the problem as well after the service manager mentioned it to me.

@bodeanaventures

8 ай бұрын

For sure and understand, they just changed my bearings yesterday. Good luck and the bike will be great when you see all fixed up!

I have a 2023 I purchased near the end of June and as far as I know it was practically fresh off the freighter. Obviously, that doesn't exactly mean it was "built" after they fixed the "calibration" issue. I've put roughly 500 miles on it and haven't noticed an issue. This is all a bit frustrating, and I do wish they would have at least given your dealer an idea of the range of VINs that may be affected. I also wish we knew if the proper torque value is in fact 49Nm/36ftlb. I've heard some rumblings on various forums not to trust Kawasaki's own repair manual for correct torque values in general but who knows. 😞

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

That’s actually good to know, and the bike will be repaired soon so I can move on.

I just saw this video. I've had a 2023 KLR for a year now. Can you describe how the steering feels. This is my first bike so I might not know that something is wrong.

My 2023 had the wallowy steering from day one. I'm afraid to take it on a dirt road until I get it fixed. To top it off my doohicky ate it self at only1300 miles and the dealer covered the repairs under warranty. Kawasaki, are you losing your quality control ?

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

I’m hoping this is an isolated type thing that takes time to work into a bulletin but it sure doesn’t feel that way

@MrPepper312

9 ай бұрын

Update. Dealer fixed doohicky under warrenty but not the steering. Dealer still says they haven't herd about it so called Kawasaki myself and they also said they not have herd anything but gave me a case number. If I had enough money I would sue under the Lemon Law.

I have a 2023 KLR 650. Can someone, please, describe the symptoms that the motorcycle was presenting, that made you think there was a problem in the steering? My KLR 650 seems unresponsive, while making low speed sharp turns.

@bodeanaventures

2 ай бұрын

That is exactly it and does not feel like it can turn freely even in twisty roads. Mostly low speeds. Check out my updated videos on the resolution. They ended up re torquing but didn’t totally fix it and ended up cha gong out the bearings. All good now

I purchased a new leftover 2023 KLR 650 0 miles. First ride on it on 4/8/24 I did 11 miles and steering felt stiff and i didnt think too much about it .. Rode bike again on 4/9/24 did about 60 miles and steering seemed to get like a bind / stinking as the more i rode it at low speeds.. I took it to the dealer I purchased the bike from and the owner of the dealer rode it across the street from his dealership which is a very small parking and I watched him he was aggressively turning it back and forth and said he feels nothing.. He sorta blamed it on front tire pressure and increased front tire pressure to 24 lbs.. I rode bike home and the air pressure didnt make any difference.. My vin # starts with ML...

@bodeanaventures

Ай бұрын

So I actually found out that the Vin number does not matter, but your problem is absolutely what I had. You have to have them check the torque spec on the nut and they had to replace my bearings. I have two more videos on the channel that talk about it. I bet you 100 bucks it’s not tire pressure

The manufacturers have high priced lawyers. Even the least sharp lawyer will tell their client, "never admit fault."

@bodeanaventures

5 ай бұрын

Agree but manufacturers put bulletins and recalls out all the time

It's not only the 2023 models. Mine is a 2022 Base Model I bought in March 2022, and it has a serial number with "ML". It has been fine thru the 1st 14000 kms. Now it has the steering problem and it's getting worse.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Ugh….I did find out the ML does not mean they were the ones impacted. Some are good and some not. Have not heard it on the 22 though. Good luck!

Kawasaki never owned up to the KLR's terrible oil-consumption problem. Local dealer in Idaho Falls, ID, also turned its back. As they say, quality is a management decision. I will never again own a Kawasaki product.

Bodeans Advocacy Group. As I've mentioned I dodged this "Bolt"... issue. I live in Ann Arbor but bought the bike in San Diego CA. I'm bringing the bike back in the Spring. I would love to know which dirt roads your riding on. Lots in Washtenaw County, where I recognize you've ridden. Thanks.

@bodeanaventures

5 ай бұрын

for sure we need to share some roads. Most of mine are out in the Pinckney, Dexter, Gregory area but know I am missing a ton

Were you able to glimmer any other info from Kawasaki about possibly affected VINs or months of manufacture since the ML thing was a bust? I'm in the same boat as you were, someone that rode pavement the last 20 years, i don't know if things I'm feeling are a potential issue or just me being unfamiliar with the sensations of riding an adv on dirt or both.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Not really and since all of the VIN's are ML according to them, they think it was during a "time period" which is all they will same. For what it's worth, if the dealer calls Customer Support, they are authorizing the work to retorque and bearings, If it feels it is binging any, you have it. When it was right, felt the same evening in cornering than my street bikes. Good luck and let me know how it goes!

How many miles after the original retorque did you start to notice the problem again???

@bodeanaventures

8 ай бұрын

About 100 and I have a video coming out at 9am eastern today where I give all the details and the bike is now fixed!

I got a new 2008 Ninja 250 back in 2008 and all of the M5 rubber wellnuts were rotted out months later… except for two on the windscreen that were mysteriously a different part number despite being the same size. They were the only two exposed without taking off plastics, so it seems Kawasaki knew they couldn’t hide bad rubber well nuts there and deliberately chose to use a better part for the ones you could see. I didn’t realize until after I had already had one dealer service done and I found that the dealer had already replaced two on the right side fairing, meaning they crumbled to bits and couldn’t be reused by the first service. Kawasaki was probably sitting on millions of these and decided to let dealers and end users slowly eat the cost of replacing them. The rubber over the trip reset, clutch cable, and more were also degrading. The previous year model had a recall for the rubber on the turn signal stalks crumbling away to leave dangling signals and I’ve seen many users over the years who apparently never got the recall service. They eventually updated the parts fiche so that all M5 rubber wellnuts are the same part number from the windscreen but they went back and did it in such a way that it hides that they were ever different. Still, the Internet doesn’t forget and you can find old conversations about it complete with part numbers on Ninjette (user forum). Anyway, 2008 was also when the tens of millions of tire valve stems were recalled for degrading until they’d just fall off with a catastrophic loss of pressure. They seem to degrade in a very similar way to Kawasaki’s bad rubber problems from that period. Though that was 15 years ago, Sixtyfiveford said he got a pack of 100 only two or three years ago and had to go back and replace them all since some are failing within 6 months. It seems the bad ones are still in the supply chain. I have to wonder if Kawasaki was getting their rubber parts from the same factory that was leaving out stabilizers and UV resistance chemicals. I’m not thrilled that they essentially knew about it all along and swept it under the rug for anything that wasn’t subject to a safety recall.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

That’s awful and really why I made this video. I love the bike and while they were quick to authorize a fix, I had to cause a stir to get it

Update the dealer fixed my steeing but after a couple of months the issue is BACK. I called Kawasaki and got the runaround and no answers. So back to the dealer agin. Also at 1300 miles the engine was making a loud noise and dealer found out the doohicky failed and fixed that under warrenty. This is my last Kawasaki to buy.

@bodeanaventures

2 ай бұрын

I totally understand and knowing that that’s been a problem for so many years I don’t quite understand why they didn’t get it fixed

Maaaaan, I have a different Kawasaki, a brand new model and folks are having all kinds of issues with almost no help from K-town. A piece of the alternator can spin off and jam up your engine, apparently. It effects all 1000 of them made. They got out in front of that one, but they seem hesitant to do more than one recall on a brand new model. Its not a good look. But there's maybe three other issues that keep lurking in the forums. And guess what two of them are: Bearing issues. And if I was a bettin' man, I'd say they stem from inappropriate torquage. 2,000 miles on a brand new bike and my wheel bearings are thrashed: that's not me, that's them.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Exactly and knowing that hat I do now, not sure I would have bought it. Like it when it’s good

Apparently too much torque can damage the bearings in the steering column.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Sounds like it unfortunately

Good job Bob, let’s hope this fix sort out the issue 😎🤞🏻🤙🏻

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Good soon!

Hopefully they put a decent amount of grease into the bearing before they install the new ones.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Count on me telling them that, thanks!

So is there a way of identifying affected one's by VIN , or not ? Thank's

@bodeanaventures

3 ай бұрын

There is actually not, at first I was told by dealer it was but they were wrong. It definitely is a group of only 2023 models. If you have the problem, you will know. Kawasaki ended up fixing mine with new bearings.

@BGPD70

3 ай бұрын

@@bodeanaventures That's what I gathered by your video, just clarifying. Love it so far, KLR650, gen 1 to gen 3 and WoW very satisfied. Moding it out now, 3D adjustable windsheild, front pegs, aluminum skid plate, 16 tooth front sprocket and chain, and S&W motech adapter for top case off my Pan America Special. Love the rake, Love the fuel injection!!

Seems very frustrating. I know the owners manual tells us to check the steering play daily, and it looks like it is supposed to be inspected on the first service at 600 miles according to the owners manual. Wonder if the dealers are checking them like they should? It sucks that they had an issue manufacturing them, but it should have been caught by the dealers, I would think.

@bodeanaventures

7 ай бұрын

Agree and glad it is fixed now so I can just ride it

The bearings are on backorder til October!!!!!!!!

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Oh nooooooo, don’t tell me that

Thanks for the great work on this.. Many of us out here appreciate your work on this.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

My pleasure, we all help each other

Way to be persistent. We ride our bikes a lot, we know when things are not right. Glad they're gonna get it taken care of. Thanks for the update.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Appreciate that and you’re 100% right, we know our bikes and when it’s not right

My first concern on last video was once a bearing is over-torqued and had issues they almost always require replacement. The bearing was damaged even if it does not immediately show after retorque. Even if greased. At least your golden now. As a guy who worked with Suzuki Automotive this is normal practice. All done on % numbers. They started doing recalls and fixes by region. Imagine if the bikes going to Chicago all had the same issue but the SAME bikes In Miami never had that issue… USA is so diverse that it confuses Japanese warranty Recall strategies… Also sounds like they were just beginning to realize they had an issue and you were one of the first to identify it… Should be a normal service issue going forward and won’t return. A torque wrench on the line went out of spec and voila a stupid problem crops up… You’re KLR is gonna be fixed and life will go on. Sorry you had to go through this and it probably is an embarrassing surprise for them too…

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Appreciate that and I’m still excited about the bike. I think you’re right hopefully 90 days from now all dealerships and most people know about it so it’s really a non-issue. Get it fixed and move on.

The bearings were crushed by the over torque.

@bodeanaventures

8 ай бұрын

Yup and they just replaced them today. They are saying half of them will require bearings. At least it’s done and I can enjoy the bike

How Can you tell.if its been fixed on the showroom floor.? I feel like the salesman will say whatever it takes to sell the bike

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

I don’t think so and just need to be tested. It does seem they fixed the problem so for new ones, woo should be good

It's nuts that they would just re-torque the steering stem without first checking the condition of the bearing. Sometimes I wonder if mechanics have a clue what they are actually doing

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

The guy said to me, I just did with the factory told me 🤦‍♂️

Bearings are on back order !! Not coming in till October?? Frustrating

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

OK mine has been about a week out and I have not heard anything. I guess I better call Monday to find out how far mine are back ordered. Is yours bad enough where you shut it down?

@pamandloudryka9080

8 ай бұрын

​@@bodeanaventures Yes , it came in already and the bike is now perfect!! Thanks for all your help.

I have the same issue

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Just make sure to get your dealership on the phone with the factory. If you’re not gonna do it yourself and they were pretty good about giving authority to get it done. Good luck.

@chiefdog2006

9 ай бұрын

@bodeanaventures Thank you. I am dropping off my KLR at the dealership this coming Tuesday.

That's the first thing I thought in your last video. Why not change it ?

@bodeanaventures

7 ай бұрын

Guess Kawasaki didn't want them too? Bearings not bad on each but just glad it is

Why is there not a zerk on the steering stem? I'm thinking Harley has them.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

not sure I am following but no the steering on the Harley is fine as is this bike when it is fixed

@mattfarr1323

9 ай бұрын

@@bodeanaventures what I mean is I thought my Harleys had grease zerks on the steering stem. Kawi should have put one on the KLR.

🙏👍🏻👋

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

😳 dude

🙂👍

Damn, a KLR and a HD? Your whole free life is at a dealership. Please don't tell me you drive a Ford.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Hahaha nope no Ford and my HD bikes run great!

Dang sorry you gotta deal with all of this. I thought the fuel pump was a big deal now the fuel pump look like nothing.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

It’ll all be good soon and I can just spend the time enjoying the bike. What was the fuel pump issue?

@TTrident660

9 ай бұрын

@@bodeanaventures the 22 models had a fuel pump recall it would just shut off. Never happened to me but I got it replaced

You know bob i gota say I smell a loud of poop 💩. I’m not a mechanic who sees dozens of motorcycles a year with every problem you can think of. I’m just a novice mechanic who works on my own motorcycles over 45 years. I’ve have heard of the problems with steering and the number one thing other than tires is the nut or the bearings or both. How is it that a dealership doesn’t know this and offer to take a look? I know you said some good things about your KLR dealer but it really does seem like they didn’t want to mess with it.

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

This point I’m just looking forward to it getting fixed so I can spend more time riding than talking about it

Any time you over tourqe a bearing, whether it's ball or roller, you are pressing them into a race, the damage is done and can't be undone. Any mechanic should know this. They try to get by with as little as possible. They call them shortcuts lol

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

No doubt and “we do what factory tells us”, come on

Cheap crap! Going for a KTM!

@bodeanaventures

9 ай бұрын

Have a few buddies that love the KTM