Bike mechanical problems

Snake · July 19th, 2009, 04:08 AM

After reading a thread on to buy or not to buy an extended warranty I decided to make a poll to see if anyone has any mechanical problems with their bikes and if so: 1) how old was the bike and 2) what were the problems and cost to fix.

As for myself I bought my bike new and have not had any mechanical problems with the bike.

Banzai · July 19th, 2009, 04:45 AM

I have an 08, and other than the CDI issue (2 CDIs replaced, and one tach) which I had worked under warranty and a faulty fuel level sender (which I replaced with an ebay part since it was faster than waiting for a part from Kawi and the service department), no other issues at all to report.

Neither were major issues, mostly annoying, especially due to the fact that the two systems should have worked from the factory. Other than that, I have the service manual, tools, and a healthy dose of mechanical skills. The only issues I wouldn't tackle would be an engine rebuilt, transmission rebuild, and the valve adjustment.

GreezMunky · July 19th, 2009, 09:49 AM

I had an 09 and had to replace the fuel sender twice, but besides that, no major mechanical problems at all. Rode the piss out of that bike and after 7 months and 15.5k miles later, no problems at all. Only issue was that I had to replace the chain when the dealership bought it and they said the life expectancy of that chain was about 7k ish.

I had gotten twice that outta it. These bikes are awesome when it comes to reliablity

Snake · July 19th, 2009, 10:29 AM

Wow Tor you sure do a bunch of riding. 15.5k in 7 months is great.

GreezMunky · July 19th, 2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

Wow Tor you sure do a bunch of riding. 15.5k in 7 months is great.

Yeah, motorcycling is my first real addiction. I've had my Daytona for a little over month and a half and have put 5.3k on it so far.

Verus Cidere · July 19th, 2009, 12:01 PM

My '07 has only had one major mechanical problem: my clutch cable snapped. It had about 3500 miles at the time. It was about $120 to fix it, including ordering the part. I'm sure it would've been much cheaper if I had known how to do it myself.

I've also had a few faulty plugs, but no big deal.

Just so you know, my vote was based on how long I've had the bike, not how old it is.

Snake · July 19th, 2009, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verus Cidere

My '07 has only had one major mechanical problem: my clutch cable snapped. It had about 3500 miles at the time. It was about $120 to fix it, including ordering the part. I'm sure it would've been much cheaper if I had known how to do it myself.

I've also had a few faulty plugs, but no big deal.

Just so you know, my vote was based on how long I've had the bike, not how old it is.

The poll is based on the age of the bike because the older a bike gets no matter how low the miles are something is more likely to break but thanks for posting.

backinthesaddleagain · July 19th, 2009, 08:49 PM

so far (4800 miles) just the front wheel sqeak, barely noticible now, if even there anymore. will have dealer pull the wheel and check the bearings before 1 year i sup.

View Poll Results: Have you had any mechanical problems with your bike?
None so far	20	90.91%
Yes aftter 1 year	2	9.09%
Yes after 2 years	0	0%
Yes after 3 years	0	0%
Yes after 4 years	0	0%
Yes after 5 years	0	0%
Yes after 6 years	0	0%
Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll

July 19th, 2009, 04:08 AM	#1
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Bike mechanical problems After reading a thread on to buy or not to buy an extended warranty I decided to make a poll to see if anyone has any mechanical problems with their bikes and if so: 1) how old was the bike and 2) what were the problems and cost to fix. As for myself I bought my bike new and have not had any mechanical problems with the bike.

July 19th, 2009, 04:45 AM	#2
Banzai Psychic war veteran Name: Thomas Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663	I have an 08, and other than the CDI issue (2 CDIs replaced, and one tach) which I had worked under warranty and a faulty fuel level sender (which I replaced with an ebay part since it was faster than waiting for a part from Kawi and the service department), no other issues at all to report. Neither were major issues, mostly annoying, especially due to the fact that the two systems should have worked from the factory. Other than that, I have the service manual, tools, and a healthy dose of mechanical skills. The only issues I wouldn't tackle would be an engine rebuilt, transmission rebuild, and the valve adjustment. __________________________________________________ * If you're arguing with some idiot over the internet, chances are pretty good he's doing the same thing! Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction

July 19th, 2009, 12:01 PM	#6
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	My '07 has only had one major mechanical problem: my clutch cable snapped. It had about 3500 miles at the time. It was about $120 to fix it, including ordering the part. I'm sure it would've been much cheaper if I had known how to do it myself. I've also had a few faulty plugs, but no big deal. Just so you know, my vote was based on how long I've had the bike, not how old it is. __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

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July 19th, 2009, 09:49 AM	#3
GreezMunky ninjette.org guru Name: Tor Location: TX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r (sold), 2010 Daytona 675 Posts: 301	I had an 09 and had to replace the fuel sender twice, but besides that, no major mechanical problems at all. Rode the piss out of that bike and after 7 months and 15.5k miles later, no problems at all. Only issue was that I had to replace the chain when the dealership bought it and they said the life expectancy of that chain was about 7k ish. I had gotten twice that outta it. These bikes are awesome when it comes to reliablity

July 19th, 2009, 10:29 AM	#4
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Wow Tor you sure do a bunch of riding. 15.5k in 7 months is great.

July 19th, 2009, 08:49 PM	#8
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	so far (4800 miles) just the front wheel sqeak, barely noticible now, if even there anymore. will have dealer pull the wheel and check the bearings before 1 year i sup.