Recall on 2010 Z1000

[So-Crates]

Originally Posted by Barry

Im sorry if you guys are scared by a notice that is meant for the greater good of the whole of the product where the manufactuer is just covering thier a$$es.
But i have worked for a kawasaki-suzuki dealership for many years.
I have also worked at an independant dealership which worked on all models including Huskwavarna,Bennelli,Motoguzzi,Harley Davidson,BSA,Triumph.
After almost 30 years of riding,Im simply saying...inspect your bike before every ride.
If your not doing so..hire someone who will.
Im just trying to help edjucate and save riders time and money.
Dont get me wrong,if you feel you cannot take care of or servce your bike properly GO TO THE DEALERSHIP!
I resect all the newbs for having the guts to get out there and fight it out on the streets,but inspect your ride daily and all will be good!
No hate intended.......Barry

If you ask me, thats sending mixed messages.

I agree that you should inspect your bike before every ride. But prior to saying this, you were telling everyone that the recall was A WASTE OF TIME.

And, let's face reality for a minute here - you can inspect your ride all you want, but that is not going to prevent you from having an accident if you are out riding and are forced to get on the brakes hard due to some bone-headed move by a caged driver, and your front left brake line gets cut, leaving you with no front brakes. RIGHT??

Is it really worth risking your life over a fix that will take less than an hour and is free? It aint worth it to me! My ride is at the shop right now getting the recall fixed.

[So-Crates]

OK guys - update on the recall fix: all they do is put a rubber spacer around the brake line, and a slightly different mount to clip it to the front fender, so as to move it about an inch away from its original position. Easy fix, free and less than an hour of time to complete.

[Benediction]

Originally Posted by So-Crates

OK guys - update on the recall fix: all they do is put a rubber spacer around the brake line, and a slightly different mount to clip it to the front fender, so as to move it about an inch away from its original position. Easy fix, free and less than an hour of time to complete.

Can you take a pic?

Thanks

[ZMan]

Originally Posted by Benediction

Can you take a pic?

Thanks

I would like to see this too. I want to make sure this is already done on mine before I even pick it up. I hate having my bike down during the good weather!

[kw744219]

Originally Posted by Benediction

Can you take a pic?

Thanks

how kawasaki fix hose problem,
Kawasaki Motors Taiwan ¥x±T*«¨®
actually not only left size but also right side has problem (hose is too long, and will rub fender).
I don't think Kawasaki offer best service, I think they should replace hoses, because both hoses are too long.

[jrick56]

i had to sign a paper stating i was told the recall was done before i bought mine. deal couldn't go through until paper was signed. a lawyer thing i'm sure

[BeastIncarnate]

Originally Posted by kw744219

I don't think Kawasaki offer best service, I think they should replace hoses, because both hoses are too long.

It's less expensive to apply the fix that they did and, at the end of the day, doesn't really impact the end user. Their choice on how to fix made a lot more sense, allowed the work to be done quickly, and doesn't bother me at all. They should only replace the hoses if they're already damaged.

[ZMan]

Originally Posted by jrick56

i had to sign a paper stating i was told the recall was done before i bought mine. deal couldn't go through until paper was signed. a lawyer thing i'm sure

Same here. I am glad it was done before I picked it up. That way all I have done is ride my beauty!

[jrick56]

ditto got 1500 miles on mine will be three weeks saturday. it's been a slow weekand it's getting darker sooner. read other posts.

[bakwheeltango]

just checked; my was done as soon as it got out of the crate