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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Larry Zakreski
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> I've owned three KLR 650s, a 2000, a 2002, and a 2004, and have
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> However, after my most recent experience with Kawasaki Canada and
with a dishonest and incompetent local Kawasaki authorised dealer, I
will soon be switching brands. I will never again buy any Kawasaki
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> The dealer adamantly refused any responsibility, either for a bad
rebuild, or for incompetent servicing. I then called Kawasaki Canada
who said they would check into this. Kawasaki Canada's customer
service representative then called me back to tell me that there would
be no warranty because " the KLR owner's manual clearly states that
the rider should check the oil before every ride " something which I
admitted I had not done.
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> BUT, why should I be held totally responsible for checking the oil
consumption or oil level after the bike was just rebuilt and serviced
by a Kawasaki authorised dealer? Realistically, have you checked your
oil level in the last 900 miles? Do you consider this a valid reason
to refuse a warranty? Do you consider 1500 miles after a rebuild a
legitimate life span? Or 2 litres of oil in 900 miles as legitimate
oil consumption? When I took my 2000 KLR to Baja, riding HARD in the
hot HOT weather, it used about 1/2 liter in 3,000 miles. Why
shouldn't I expect my 2004 to do the same?
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> SGShaftedme@y...
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Myself when I have an oil change away from me doing it, I always check
the oil before starting the engine, just in case the oil was not
rechecked after first start up since the level drops slightly after
the system is re plumbed with oil, filter full ect. Most places I go
do in fact start the engine after it says full on the stick and then
recheck the level for this reason.
On my bike, how could I not ask for something as simple as looking at
a sightglass ? I mounted a small level on the rear rack, so I can
just grab a bar and lean the bike till its level and look down. If
the oil is just bearly under the top of the circle thats it.
If so oil check complete.
As for all the warr. remember the grass might just look greener over
there.
Dooden
A15 Green Ape