Brand New bike that has problems immediately

WW444 wrote:

Kawasaki just rebuilt my motor for a major engine vibration I was having on my 18 KX250f with 3 hours on it. Took it in to...

Kawasaki just rebuilt my motor for a major engine vibration I was having on my 18 KX250f with 3 hours on it. Took it in to them and they performed tear down and found a side main bearing intermittently seizing. Kawasaki took care of everything for me and the dealer was the best experience I could ask for. BUT I still had vibration.. ended up being my brand new Pro Circuit TI6 Pro exhaust system because it is solid mounted and not rubber mounted. A fellow vital member mentioned it so I put my stock exhaust back on(rubber mounted) and no more vibration. I could not believe the solid mounted system was causing so much vibration. Has anyone experienced this with theirs because I believe all pro circuit and fmf are solid mounted for 250s. None of my previous 250s had this problem with exhaust... So moral here is Kawasaki goes far and beyond for their customers and I have bought several new bikes from them and I will continue to.So even though the circumstances don't comfort you. Give them a chance and they will make it right.

scott_nz wrote:

there has been a number of issues with PC pipes breaking the tab off the subframe of 19 kx450's, never understood why the aftermarket companies solid...

there has been a number of issues with PC pipes breaking the tab off the subframe of 19 kx450's,

never understood why the aftermarket companies solid mount the pipes, they all use the std rubbers for the 2 strokes mufflers,

Markee wrote:

Every time I buy a new bike I miss work and loose gas money to get the filtered oiled from the dealership, I'll learn one day!

Harry Backmon wrote:

If you get a cat this won't be an issue.

Harry Backmon wrote:

I still think this guy should "game the system." At the very least go to your local track and have a buddy film you on the...

I still think this guy should "game the system." At the very least go to your local track and have a buddy film you on the start gate. Look into the camera and say, "My awesome new KX450. Launch Control is ready to go and I'm going to see how it works by revving this green monster to the moon and letting the clutch fly!" Next, rev the bike until the limiter kicks in and starts popping and pinging. Dump the clutch and loop out. Have your buddy doing the filming come up to you as you lie on the ground screaming and writhing in pain (whether real or fake doesn't matter) and get some good footage of you rolling around and holding your legs or arms or neck or all the above or whatever. Next, if you don't actually need crutches or a wheelchair, borrow one or the other (or both) and have yourself wheeled into the dealership with the video ready to play. This should result in you getting an oiled filter and a repaired launch control. They might even be so sympathetic as to offer you free fork oil for life.

Or, you could follow my original advice and just jump off a building or out of a tall pine tree. However, I recommend you land on grass or soft soil if you pursue that route.

Mr. Afterbar wrote:

No different than buying a car. You have issues and they don’t just send you new parts. They need to diagnose it themselves for warranty purposes...

No different than buying a car. You have issues and they don’t just send you new parts. They need to diagnose it themselves for warranty purposes. Air filters are almost never properly oiled by the dealership. You’ll want to grease the linkage and head tube bearings as well. Bummer your new bike is having issues, but they aren’t handling it incorrectly.

mattyhamz2 wrote:

This 100%! I've never bought a brand new bike and not oiled the filter myself. All issues need to be handled at the dealer so they...

This 100%!

I've never bought a brand new bike and not oiled the filter myself.
All issues need to be handled at the dealer so they can properly diagnose the issue.
Why do you seem to have such an issue taking it back to the dealer when there is a problem with the launch control? Don't you want that taken care of as well as the packing issue?


As far as the packing coming out, how much is coming out? I've seen plenty of new bikes spit out some excess packing as well as when people repack them.

$300 in gas to get to and from your dealer? How far away did you buy the bike?

will4796 wrote:

That was the same scenario when I bought the bike, had to already take time off work to go pick up the bike. My 18 Crf...

That was the same scenario when I bought the bike, had to already take time off work to go pick up the bike. My 18 Crf 250r air filter was oiled when it came so I just thought this was odd. And I didn't notice the launch control until I went to race it for the first time so that is just another issue that I found out later.

The issue I am at is it really worth the time and money to get these things fixed. Just a bummer that the bike came with these problems and there was nothing in my control I could do to prevent this.

and the dealer is 2 hours away from me one way right now.

I mean its easy for people to laugh at the dollar amount when they didn't go out and buy a brand new bike that came with issues.

And cars have lemon laws in which the car would've been purchased back, so I mean its different in that way as well.

I guess if that's the standard, then that's the way it has to be, just sucks that there is no other way.

Harry Backmon wrote:

I still think this guy should "game the system." At the very least go to your local track and have a buddy film you on the...

I still think this guy should "game the system." At the very least go to your local track and have a buddy film you on the start gate. Look into the camera and say, "My awesome new KX450. Launch Control is ready to go and I'm going to see how it works by revving this green monster to the moon and letting the clutch fly!" Next, rev the bike until the limiter kicks in and starts popping and pinging. Dump the clutch and loop out. Have your buddy doing the filming come up to you as you lie on the ground screaming and writhing in pain (whether real or fake doesn't matter) and get some good footage of you rolling around and holding your legs or arms or neck or all the above or whatever. Next, if you don't actually need crutches or a wheelchair, borrow one or the other (or both) and have yourself wheeled into the dealership with the video ready to play. This should result in you getting an oiled filter and a repaired launch control. They might even be so sympathetic as to offer you free fork oil for life.

Or, you could follow my original advice and just jump off a building or out of a tall pine tree. However, I recommend you land on grass or soft soil if you pursue that route.

GrapeApe wrote:

To get the full effect it really needs to be snowing muffler packing in the video

To get the full effect it really needs to be snowing muffler packing in the video

will4796 wrote:

I recently bought a brand new 2019 KX 450 and it has come with issues right from the box . I am just wondering what peoples...

I recently bought a brand new 2019 KX 450 and it has come with issues right from the box . I am just wondering what peoples thoughts are and if anyone has gone through this themselves..

Problem 1 Bike was sold to me without an oiled air filter, only reason I caught this before riding was I noticed it when putting on my hour meter. I am wondering if this is a standard or was this a mess up by the dealer?

Problem 2 Road the bike 1st time and the packing started coming out the muffler, right where the end cap meets the muffler

Problem 3 Launch Control doesn't work, Yes I have the bike in neutral and yes I held the button. It doesn't work

So I reached out to the dealer ship and they said I would have to bring it in to get it fixed, Rather than just sending me a new muffler and I send the old one in.

I reached out to Kawasaki and they made it seem like they could help me, but once again said I would have to bring it to the dealer. Bringing it to the dealer is kind of a big inconvenience, being that my bike isn't stored at my apartment, so I would have to drive 1 hour to pick up the bike and another 1 hour to get to the dealer, so 2 hours one way!

There's more though, the dealer isn't open on weekends and I also would like to race my brand new bike on weekends anyways. All in all it would cost me probably over 300$ in gas and missing work during the week to bring this brand new bike in to get the work done.

I am wondering if anyone has had any issues like this with other brands or even Kawasaki and how it was handled?? Kawasaki is insistent that the only we this can be handled is bringing it to the dealer.. I am not too happy that my brand new $8,000++ is already costing me money and came from the factory with issues. Let me know your thoughts or experiences with this issue.

I don't think believe they're any lemon laws revolving dirt bikes, but I sure wish there was in times like these, I want nothing to do with this brand new bike and I unfortunately will not buy another Kawasaki due to this hassle.

will4796 wrote:

I recently bought a brand new 2019 KX 450 and it has come with issues right from the box . I am just wondering what peoples...

I recently bought a brand new 2019 KX 450 and it has come with issues right from the box . I am just wondering what peoples thoughts are and if anyone has gone through this themselves..

Problem 1 Bike was sold to me without an oiled air filter, only reason I caught this before riding was I noticed it when putting on my hour meter. I am wondering if this is a standard or was this a mess up by the dealer?

Problem 2 Road the bike 1st time and the packing started coming out the muffler, right where the end cap meets the muffler

Problem 3 Launch Control doesn't work, Yes I have the bike in neutral and yes I held the button. It doesn't work

So I reached out to the dealer ship and they said I would have to bring it in to get it fixed, Rather than just sending me a new muffler and I send the old one in.

I reached out to Kawasaki and they made it seem like they could help me, but once again said I would have to bring it to the dealer. Bringing it to the dealer is kind of a big inconvenience, being that my bike isn't stored at my apartment, so I would have to drive 1 hour to pick up the bike and another 1 hour to get to the dealer, so 2 hours one way!

There's more though, the dealer isn't open on weekends and I also would like to race my brand new bike on weekends anyways. All in all it would cost me probably over 300$ in gas and missing work during the week to bring this brand new bike in to get the work done.

I am wondering if anyone has had any issues like this with other brands or even Kawasaki and how it was handled?? Kawasaki is insistent that the only we this can be handled is bringing it to the dealer.. I am not too happy that my brand new $8,000++ is already costing me money and came from the factory with issues. Let me know your thoughts or experiences with this issue.

I don't think believe they're any lemon laws revolving dirt bikes, but I sure wish there was in times like these, I want nothing to do with this brand new bike and I unfortunately will not buy another Kawasaki due to this hassle.

will4796 wrote:

I recently bought a brand new 2019 KX 450 and it has come with issues right from the box . I am just wondering what peoples...

I recently bought a brand new 2019 KX 450 and it has come with issues right from the box . I am just wondering what peoples thoughts are and if anyone has gone through this themselves..

Problem 1 Bike was sold to me without an oiled air filter, only reason I caught this before riding was I noticed it when putting on my hour meter. I am wondering if this is a standard or was this a mess up by the dealer?

Problem 2 Road the bike 1st time and the packing started coming out the muffler, right where the end cap meets the muffler

Problem 3 Launch Control doesn't work, Yes I have the bike in neutral and yes I held the button. It doesn't work

So I reached out to the dealer ship and they said I would have to bring it in to get it fixed, Rather than just sending me a new muffler and I send the old one in.

I reached out to Kawasaki and they made it seem like they could help me, but once again said I would have to bring it to the dealer. Bringing it to the dealer is kind of a big inconvenience, being that my bike isn't stored at my apartment, so I would have to drive 1 hour to pick up the bike and another 1 hour to get to the dealer, so 2 hours one way!

There's more though, the dealer isn't open on weekends and I also would like to race my brand new bike on weekends anyways. All in all it would cost me probably over 300$ in gas and missing work during the week to bring this brand new bike in to get the work done.

I am wondering if anyone has had any issues like this with other brands or even Kawasaki and how it was handled?? Kawasaki is insistent that the only we this can be handled is bringing it to the dealer.. I am not too happy that my brand new $8,000++ is already costing me money and came from the factory with issues. Let me know your thoughts or experiences with this issue.

I don't think believe they're any lemon laws revolving dirt bikes, but I sure wish there was in times like these, I want nothing to do with this brand new bike and I unfortunately will not buy another Kawasaki due to this hassle.

nate 415 wrote:

1. Oil the air filter. Hint. clean and oil it every ride 2. Ignore packing or repack yourself.  Very common horspower robbing  maintenance  item often neglected...

1. Oil the air filter. Hint. clean and oil it every ride

2. Ignore packing or repack yourself.  Very common horspower robbing  maintenance  item often neglected

3 Based on the fact you don't understand what a "lemon " is or basic new bike prep, you don't need launch control.

And good luck with your gas milage problem