2025 kx450 stop sale notice

Shawnh
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5/1/2025 4:47pm
Shawnh wrote:
I have a 25'SR and talked to my dealer yesterday and my VIN is part of the recall.  I asked specifically if this was a stop...

I have a 25'SR and talked to my dealer yesterday and my VIN is part of the recall.  I asked specifically if this was a stop ride and he said no only a stop sale. I already have an appointment for late April so mine gets in on the first batch of repairs, hopefully there are no delays.  Good on Kawi for making this right.  BTW, this is the 7th KX450 I have owned since 2007 and never had a recall or any unexpected mechanical failures so I am happy with their response. 

RCMXracing wrote:

Did the dealer complete your repair yet? Anyone get it done or have a timeline?

The parts are in and I am scheduled to drop it off on Tuesday.  I'm not sure how long it will take but I have an excellent relationship with this dealer so I imagine it will go pretty quickly.  I'll follow up once I get it back. 

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5/1/2025 6:16pm
7eleven wrote:
The OG Kawi 450 had a run of motors w/ too much liquid gasket, which would find its way to the internal oil screen. Once plugged...

The OG Kawi 450 had a run of motors w/ too much liquid gasket, which would find its way to the internal oil screen. Once plugged, well we all know how that would end. 
I was able to clean all of mine before it was too late, but I definitely saw some motors go down before they found the cause. IMG 5015 0.jpeg?VersionId=k0LClT9 QWO42qhMzkIl6gMPcPD

The first batch in 2006 had a piston without an oil path to the wrist pin. The wrist pin would seize and ultimately break. Kawasaki replaced mine with a Wiseco piston because they didn’t have a fix yet. Luckily mine didn’t grenade but the pin was seized on the piston and it took a hammer and punch to get it off. 

Shawnh
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5/9/2025 8:20am

I took my 25SR in on Tuesday for the recall and got my it back from the dealer on Thursday.  Quick and easy process as I expected from them.  I asked if they saw any abnormal looking wear on the gear and was told they didn't see any, also they have not seen any failures at this point.  Again, kudos to Kawasaki for catching it early and making it right!   

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5/9/2025 11:37am

In Europe ,for the moment kawasaki has not reported the problem . I have a 25 450.

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RCMXracing
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5/16/2025 3:26pm

Dealer saying parts should arrive end of month

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