Here's a link to the official recall notice at the NHTSA web site:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recall...&summary=true&prod_id=866057&PrintVersion=YES
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recall...&summary=true&prod_id=866057&PrintVersion=YES
did you test it out while the bike was stationary? they did say it only happens when you're braking heavily. it might be because your suspension compresses enough under heavy braking to give the brake hose enough slack to touch the brake disc. id using something/someone heavy pushing down on the front of the bike to make the front suspension compress then do a test that way.i agree but in my case i could not get my brake lines on eitherside to touch anything that moves or rotates.
So why waste the time of the mech at the dealership,my time,or the added cost from kawasaki.
That is inevitably absorbed in the cost of new bikes.
Barry - Im curious how you were able to check and make sure that you brake lines were not touching the rotor WITH THE SUSPENSION FULLY COMPRESSED??i agree but in my case i could not get my brake lines on eitherside to touch anything that moves or rotates.
So why waste the time of the mech at the dealership,my time,or the added cost from kawasaki.
That is inevitably absorbed in the cost of new bikes.
I honestly dont think someone heavy/strong pushing on the handlebars is going to lower the suspension enough to test it...did you test it out while the bike was stationary? they did say it only happens when you're braking heavily. it might be because your suspension compresses enough under heavy braking to give the brake hose enough slack to touch the brake disc. id using something/someone heavy pushing down on the front of the bike to make the front suspension compress then do a test that way.
i know. i was just hoping to talk some sense into barry. i hoped the fact that i mentioned this " i think its safe to say every vehicle manufacturer will try to avoid initiating a recall as much as possible since its always a huge hit to their brand name." would've been more than enough to convince him. hopefully he changes his mind seeing as they amount of time it'll take the mechanic to fix the brake hose is significantly less than the amount of time he will have to spend in the hospital if anything happens.I honestly dont think someone heavy/strong pushing on the handlebars is going to lower the suspension enough to test it...
But you could always use tie-downs and try to get the suspension to compress as much as you can - still wont bottom out all the way, but can get it close. THEN you can see that the line can touch the rotor...
But hey - why "test" it?? The manufacturer has already tested it and believes that it is enough of an issue to cause a recall - thats enough evidence for me!
Here's a link to the official recall notice at the NHTSA web site:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recall...&summary=true&prod_id=866057&PrintVersion=YES
Vic3.14 confirmed the recall for North America as well.Not a good situation. Thanks for the heads up no word onthis for north america?
Keep us updated on what happens. From what I heard its a pretty easy fix for them and if they see and damage to the brake lines that they'll replace that as well aside from just relocating it.i just received the notice for the recall on my bike in canada just waiting for the parts for the fix
With all due respect, Barry, you are incorrect.All im saying is that the dealership will only replace the lines if they show wear.
If you dont see wear they are not going to replace them so your wasting your time if you take it in.
No wear no replace.
It states this in the recall notice.