[therocknj]

They are a average size dealer. I don't have much faith in their work either because there were many things i had to go over when i got my klr from them. And the next closest dealer is not any better.

 

[JimR]

You should be able to send them a picture of the fuel pump #.
Saves both you & them wasted time.

Nope, it won't. At least not with my dealer. I went in with my vin and an image on my phone with the lot number and tried to "get the ball rolling" and was told "sorry, we have to actually inspect the machine", which isn't due in until 31 March. The good news is after the "Official Inspection" they gave me the option to leave the bike there or keep riding it until the new part arrives.

 

[JimR]

I don’t have the same trust in my local stealerships as you do.
Would rather do all the work myself…if I can help it.

Honestly, I wish that Kawasaki would just give me the new pump, I'll even pay the shipping, and I'll install it myself. I have trust issues with "stealership mechanics".

 

[daave]

So I brought my bike to the dealership and they looked and said my fuel pump does not need to be replaced. I asked if they were sure, and the tech said that MY KLR's parts are made of big dicks and tornados. Also Chuck Norris put my bike together so I'm good.

 

[Gen3piglet]

So I brought my bike to the dealership and they looked and said my fuel pump does not need to be replaced. I asked if they were sure, and the tech said that MY KLR's parts are made of big dicks and tornados. Also Chuck Norris put my bike together so I'm good.

Big dicks and tornados 😂😅👌Great to see a little levity. I needed that. Thanks !!!

 

[4qr]

Forgot to add earlier that FWIW the warranty service manager I met with for inspection said the failure in the recall batches of pumps is caused by too tight of tolerances internal to the pump combined with heat causing them to lock up.

 

[Gen3piglet]

So swung by the dealer today. Took the same picture that I did and some of you have as well. Took a pic of my mileage. Tapped on the keyboard for a bit. Told me had to wait for Kawasaki to authorize the pics and info. Thennnnnn they'd be in touch about availability and scheduling surgery. Nothing more fulfilling than jumping through hoops like a circus bear.

 

[Mulefoot]

Vin# 9948
Lot#: LGV

 

[b.brandonwells]

Mine is on the list as well 08952. Doing the MABDR in June. With my luck it would go out the day before we leave. Getting it scheduled. I'm new to the area. Hope the Dealer here in Roanoke Va is a good one. Any one have any experience with Motorsport Roanoke?

 

[Gen3piglet]

When you say on the list, did you only check by VIN ? Pull the seat and check the lot # on the pump housing itself ? If not, you may still be in luck. And no, I don't have experience with that dealer, but also live in VA. I use Village Motor Sports in Unionville. They've been great so far. Best deals around and haven't left any nuts or bolts loose or missing yet.

 

[MN Willie]

The O.P. was a "Rock Star" and provided this:

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION RECALLS

Which is a Link to the Kawasaki Website which you can enter your VIN Number and see if your Bike is involved in the Recall.

Just wanted to be sure the Guys just getting here now, know about this if they haven't seen the beginning.....

The post with the Fuel Pump Assembly Codes and Photo (Post #45) is GREAT too!

Willie

 

[klr406]

Trailer'd mine in to the dealer through the snow today...got one of them bad pumps. Dealer indicated replacements were still in stock for the moment.

3/22/2023 update. Pump showed up today and dealer had it installed before noon. I guess I should consider myself fortunate. The invoice says it's part no. 99999-0892, description "KIT, PUMP-FUEL, MC23-."

I was hoping the bike might start a little easier, but sounds like about two rotations and then it fires, same as before. The bike's been winterized for several months, but I don't really think I'm hearing a difference in sound from the new pump at start-up, but I don't think I was having issues with the original.

 

[2WHLOZK]

Trailer'd mine in to the dealer through the snow today...got one of them bad pumps. Dealer indicated replacements were still in stock for the moment.

I thought about doing that too, as I have access to a free trailer. But I want to ride it there so the dealer can't try and pull a surprise "you gotta leave it here" stunt on me. I was supposed to bring it in for the photo shoot Friday or today (Sat). Dealer advises to hurry up, he believes there'll be a run on the pumps pretty soon, best to enable him to place the order now. But it's too damn cold now (40F-ish) to ride the all-expressway 70 mi round trip. Plus on weekends all the crazies are on the x-way doing their Steve McQueen impersonations. I'll be going in on Tues or Wed instead when it warms up some. Don't care if I miss the boat on the part arrival, my pump is fine so far...I'll take my chances on a possible delay. (wait, did I just jinx myself ?!)

 

[Habañero]

The good thing is this, dealers can't hoard the pumps. Once a recall is issued the part is restricted to affected vehicles only, thus the need for the initial show-n-tell.

 

[charleetho]

I really hope Kaw is geared up for the FP recall, parts-wise. A couple years ago I bent a rim on my Tracer 900. None were available in the U.S. at the time , and only 5 total in stock in Japan. Did I want my dealer to pin one down for me?...hells yeah! Paid for it immediately on the phone the day after I bent it....$375. Took the better part of three months for it to arrive from Japan. Hopefully we won't still be dealing with supply chain issues. First come, first served. Won't be surprised if they quickly exhaust whatever pumps are on hand, nor if there's a time gap between available batches of pumps. I know I aint wasting any time on this.

If I'd had my cataracts fixed sooner, maybe I would've seen the rock in the road in time to swerve! lol

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I bet Woody's Wheel Works in Denver could have fixed that perfectly. Remember for next time.

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[meklr2012]

Mine is recalled, purchased September 21, but pump is LD7 as last 3 so guess i'm good for now.

 

[Maitre]

Mine is recalled, purchased September 21, but pump is LD7 as last 3 so guess i'm good for now.

Same here. LD7. Purchased August 6th

 

[a4twenty]

The good thing is this, dealers can't hoard the pumps. Once a recall is issued the part is restricted to affected vehicles only, thus the need for the initial show-n-tell.

I'd still get in there before spring/summer hits and you could be waiting weeks or months.

 

[Habañero]

I'd still get in there before spring/summer hits and you could be waiting weeks or months.

From what I've been told by my local dealer (Beaumont, TX) plenty of stock is available in all warehouses with a 5-7 day transit time once the order is placed. UPS is the carrier Kawi uses.

 

[Restless]

Once again the Teslong bore scope comes in handy. It has internal memory but for ease this is a pic of the still plastic covered dirty screen. Fingers crossed my dealer orders a pump from the pics I took of pump, mileage and VIN.