Kawasaki Kawasaki 2001

Model Kawasaki made in 2001 by Kawasaki got 6 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and other.

Model 2001

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
09/01/2002
 The consumer received a recall notice for ignition unit modular recall# bn12584 mc01.03 please provide additional information. *mr
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
08/17/20021
 Every time consumer takes the cover off of the gasket, it is alwys torn in the same place. consumer has used honda bond #4 to fix the leak. this particualr time after using honda bond, consumer started the vehicle and within a minute saw a dripping. consumer found a dealer who had a gasket which consumer installed. *jg
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
07/06/2002108/01/2000
 The item that failed(kawasaki part#13168-1436) keeps the engine balancer, tensioner idler gear stationary. at the ponit i discovered it the only thing holding the idler gear in place was the tensioner spring. had this spring broken while i was riding*ak
OTHER
07/02/20021
 Consumer states the side stand on the vehicle is not designed properly the kick stand is to small that when leaving the bike on the kick stand the bike will at times just fall over.*jb
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
07/30/20002007/01/2000
 The throttle cable was routed incorrectly at factory, my bike was one of the first 2001 bike off the assembly. when i turn handlebar to the right, it kills the engine everytime. my bike has been fixed by kawasaki of oakland ,ca. but kawasaki needs to find out if other 2001 vn750 has the same problem. thank you
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
07/06/2002105/01/2001
 As a result of fasteners backing out and falling off, front fender dropped on front tire, resulting in almost locking up front wheel. this resulted in a loss of control of the motorcycle. had i been riding with one hand, an accidient would have resulted.*ak