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slider · 01-11-2001, 01:46 PM

Has anybody heard about the zx-12r recall from kawasaki or is it just for the UK?

Affected ZX1200-A1s with frame numbers from JKAZXT20AAA000069 to JKAZXT20AAA012652 will get the pipe mod and new fuel gauge. Bikes with numbers from JKAZXT20AAA012653 to JKAZXT20AAA019074 will only have the pipe mod.

It has to do with the gas tank overflow pipe leaking and being a fire hazard

What about 12Rs in North America?

jrpetruzzi · 01-11-2001, 02:27 PM

Have they recalled any Buell bikes for defective paint? I think that would be the only thing left to replace.

tony · 01-11-2001, 03:05 PM

Na it wasn't a safty issue so no need.

oldjapbikes · 01-11-2001, 03:24 PM

okay folks.. a quick grammar lesson (in terms the readers will understand):

brake - what might not work on your Kawi dirt bike.

break - what happens when you take a ZX-12R with 20 miles on the clock and redline it.

If you're a union worker, you should be quite familiar with what a break is. If you're a mechanic, you fix brakes.

No offense intended against Kawi owners (of which I am one) or hardworking union members.

Come on journalists.. can we please avoid the bad grammar? Maybe the average joe schmoe can't spell but you guys get paid to write about the awesome bikes you ride for free! The online motorcycle community should expect a higher standard.

ducatirdr · 01-12-2001, 02:29 AM

A co-worker here in the States has a new ZX12 and got a recall notice on the fuel pipe. So it appears to be world wide.

BTW We switched bikes on a lunch time ride last year. I concluded my brain is too slow to ride that machine full tilt. Insane!

SeanAlexander · 01-12-2001, 06:00 AM

Seeing as the original thread concerns bikes with a maximum displacement of 500cc, why would you want to apply an over 650cc filter to any bike sales or recall figures in this thread? By the way.... The Buell BeLast is under 650cc.

SeanAlexander · 01-12-2001, 06:04 AM

LOL...

>>"then, get pass fourth grade, then will talk."<<

Well it looks like a 4th grade reference is in order here, but perhaps it was thrown at the wrong individual.

stevegrab · 01-12-2001, 06:27 AM

I saw a post about this recall at www.2wf.com, story URL http://www.2wf.com/html/2001News/20010112KawaNews.shtml

motorcyclerider · 01-12-2001, 06:30 AM

Folks, no matter who makes the bikes or what style, type, etc., their machines built by "humans" and humans make mistakes!

From the designers to the engineer's, to the production floor flunkies, there's always a chance that a mistake can and will be made. Made in the USA, Japan, Europe, doesn't mean you get a "perfect product". JMHO.

My only complaint with "BUELL" is that they have problems, come up with "bandage" fixes but never do any "re-enginnering" to solve the problem.

The problem is the 1200 Sportster motor, it's been pushed to the edge for use in the Buell and it just slowly destroy's the rest of the bike.. Why not use some of that TC-88 twin cam w/balancer logic in a motor to put in the BUELL?? I personally like the looks of the S3-T sport tourer but at $13,500+, it's not worth the money for the level of recalls the machine has! H-D/Buell get a clue and work out a decent motor for the Buell's and solve the problem.

Harley-Davidson had "soft cam" problems, Kawasaki Nomads (1999) have the "plastic oil gear problem", as long as the company stands behind the product and fixes the problems, we as buyer's are covered!!

Every bike mfg'er. has had recalls and will continue to have recall's so why fight about who has more or less, wait of time, JMNSHO.

BJ Ondo

1980 GS1100E Suzuki

Colorado-USA

stevegrab · 01-12-2001, 06:38 AM

Don't confuse the comments of MO readers as the story written by their journalists. I know there is lots of bad grammar (I don't have the best skills myself). But most of that is in the reader posts, not the articles.

Once again I think some people are asking for too much from a free source. The more you want, the more likely we'll eventually have to pay for it.

01-11-2001, 01:46 PM	#1
slider Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 5	Re: Kawasaki Issues Recall Has anybody heard about the zx-12r recall from kawasaki or is it just for the UK? Affected ZX1200-A1s with frame numbers from JKAZXT20AAA000069 to JKAZXT20AAA012652 will get the pipe mod and new fuel gauge. Bikes with numbers from JKAZXT20AAA012653 to JKAZXT20AAA019074 will only have the pipe mod. It has to do with the gas tank overflow pipe leaking and being a fire hazard What about 12Rs in North America?

01-11-2001, 02:27 PM	#2
jrpetruzzi Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10	Re: Kawasaki Issues Recall Have they recalled any Buell bikes for defective paint? I think that would be the only thing left to replace.

01-11-2001, 03:05 PM	#3
tony Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 56	Re: Kawasaki Issues Recall Na it wasn't a safty issue so no need.

01-11-2001, 03:24 PM	#4
oldjapbikes Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 43	Re: Kawasaki Issues Recall okay folks.. a quick grammar lesson (in terms the readers will understand): brake - what might not work on your Kawi dirt bike. break - what happens when you take a ZX-12R with 20 miles on the clock and redline it. If you're a union worker, you should be quite familiar with what a break is. If you're a mechanic, you fix brakes. No offense intended against Kawi owners (of which I am one) or hardworking union members. Come on journalists.. can we please avoid the bad grammar? Maybe the average joe schmoe can't spell but you guys get paid to write about the awesome bikes you ride for free! The online motorcycle community should expect a higher standard.

01-12-2001, 02:29 AM	#5
ducatirdr Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 128	Re: Kawasaki Issues Recall A co-worker here in the States has a new ZX12 and got a recall notice on the fuel pipe. So it appears to be world wide. BTW We switched bikes on a lunch time ride last year. I concluded my brain is too slow to ride that machine full tilt. Insane!

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01-12-2001, 06:00 AM	#6
SeanAlexander Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Newport Coast, CA Posts: 1,538	Re: 43.75% of sales in the US thru 3rd qtr 2000... Seeing as the original thread concerns bikes with a maximum displacement of 500cc, why would you want to apply an over 650cc filter to any bike sales or recall figures in this thread? By the way.... The Buell BeLast is under 650cc. __________________ I thought I'd found true happiness in my personal bath body bar.... Then I tried DOVE! with 1/4 moisturizing cream!!!

01-12-2001, 06:04 AM	#7
SeanAlexander Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Newport Coast, CA Posts: 1,538	Re: Kawasaki Issues Recall LOL... >>"then, get pass fourth grade, then will talk."<< Well it looks like a 4th grade reference is in order here, but perhaps it was thrown at the wrong individual. __________________ I thought I'd found true happiness in my personal bath body bar.... Then I tried DOVE! with 1/4 moisturizing cream!!!

01-12-2001, 06:27 AM	#8
stevegrab Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 368	Re: Kawasaki Issues Recall I saw a post about this recall at www.2wf.com, story URL http://www.2wf.com/html/2001News/20010112KawaNews.shtml

01-12-2001, 06:30 AM	#9
motorcyclerider Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 42	Re: Kawasaki Issues Recall Folks, no matter who makes the bikes or what style, type, etc., their machines built by "humans" and humans make mistakes! From the designers to the engineer's, to the production floor flunkies, there's always a chance that a mistake can and will be made. Made in the USA, Japan, Europe, doesn't mean you get a "perfect product". JMHO. My only complaint with "BUELL" is that they have problems, come up with "bandage" fixes but never do any "re-enginnering" to solve the problem. The problem is the 1200 Sportster motor, it's been pushed to the edge for use in the Buell and it just slowly destroy's the rest of the bike.. Why not use some of that TC-88 twin cam w/balancer logic in a motor to put in the BUELL?? I personally like the looks of the S3-T sport tourer but at $13,500+, it's not worth the money for the level of recalls the machine has! H-D/Buell get a clue and work out a decent motor for the Buell's and solve the problem. Harley-Davidson had "soft cam" problems, Kawasaki Nomads (1999) have the "plastic oil gear problem", as long as the company stands behind the product and fixes the problems, we as buyer's are covered!! Every bike mfg'er. has had recalls and will continue to have recall's so why fight about who has more or less, wait of time, JMNSHO. BJ Ondo 1980 GS1100E Suzuki Colorado-USA

01-12-2001, 06:38 AM	#10
stevegrab Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 368	Re: Kawasaki Issues Recall Don't confuse the comments of MO readers as the story written by their journalists. I know there is lots of bad grammar (I don't have the best skills myself). But most of that is in the reader posts, not the articles. Once again I think some people are asking for too much from a free source. The more you want, the more likely we'll eventually have to pay for it.