Vibration and Brake discs

[Lonewolf]

Moggie, I wouldn't post the frame and engine numbers on a public forum. They could be misused by a certain element of the human race, if you get me drift....

[Mogster]

Moggie, I wouldn't post the frame and engine numbers on a public forum. They could be misused by a certain element of the human race, if you get me drift....

ah.... you mean 'policemen'.... yeah untrustworthy lot.... 

[Lonewolf]

Surely you wouldn't want a clone of your bike? One batting along at warp speed is enough!!

[Mogster]

Surely you wouldn't want a clone of your bike? One batting along at warp speed is enough!!

yeah didn't think of that..... 

[ChrisB]

I don't know how, but perhaps a link to a spreadsheet that we could each fill in details of our own bikes ailments, so we can build up a picture. Or iIf you like I would be able to log details if you send me emails with your problems. (bike problems of course, not health issues or lonely hearts).
For security sake I suggest a list of the following info from each member:
Model year of bike.
Reg number (just the numbers 08,58,09,59 etc not the whole registration).
Brief description of problem.
Mileage at which problem occurred.
Current mileage of bike.
Whether under warranty or not when fault occurred.
What was the response from the dealer.
Name of dealer.
Cost of repair.

As well as our own purposes, I am sure that Kawasaki UK would be interested, as we would be doing their testing and reporting for them, in the real world environment. I would contact Kawasaki on our behalf for their thoughts.
What do you think?

[Mogster]

Great idea Chris 

[BigAlan]

I will have some of that, mine is in the process of being sorted hopefully so can supply right up to date info from my dealer of what they have done and suchlike, just say how and when and details will be supplied.

Alan

[Kwikasfuki]

More than happy to provide this information. By the model year do you mean the designation: A8F, A9F etc? That should be more accurate than the number plate.

So for mine

Model:                     A8F
Reg:                        08
Colour:                    Black
Description:            Front disc warped
Mileage:                  Approx 35k
Warranty:               Yes (extended)
Dealer response:     Brilliant. Got them replaced
Dealer name:           Autorama
Cost of repair:          N/A (warranty)

[O.C.]

I think that this is a positive way forward with regard to this problem

Kawasaki UK really should be made aware that this situation/problem exists, and that members of this forum are doing something constructive in an attempt to help resolve the issues

10 outa 10 Mogs for the suggestion and ChrisB for his offer to assist 

[BigAlan]

Sep 11 new (private plate)
Black
approx 4400 miles (2300 miles when first noticed problem)
Loud noise from front, brakes pulsing, vibration
disks + pads swopped May 12 still noisy and vibrating
Dealer response, so so
Premier Bikes in didcot Oxford
no cost so far
Next is the wheel bearings, dust covers and a new front tyre sometime nest week, will advise

Pissed off big time right now.

[ChrisB]

Hopefully I have sent a PM to Kwikas asking him to create a section where we can all add our experiences. I have also asked him to add a few instructions stating the post is for factual information only and not a post for slagging off the manufacturer or for placing personal opinions and comments, which would not be useful nor constructive. I will then put them all together and send the info to Kawasaki service section. Also please do not put any personal details or info that may be of use to the crooks and thieves of this world.

If you want to send details direct to me, you can email to         [email protected]


ChrisB

[Mogster]

Model:                     not sure ...I've got Varient C, version 1B ....original dealer SupamotoKawasaki Bedford
Reg:                        11
Colour:                    Black
Description:            Front disc warped, and vibration
Mileage:                  Approx 5k
Warranty:               Yes
Dealer response:    Reluctant, but in the end Pads and discs replaced, complete denial of vibration...'they all do that'
Dealer name:          Lloyd Coopers Watford.
Cost of repair:          N/A (warranty)

[Mogster]

just another thought... would it not be wise to reach out to other GTR forums and see if this is just a UK thing, or if it has reared it's head in the US and EU

[TRIGGERHAPPY]

My brakediscs started vibrating at ca 1600 miles,got new on warranty.  I drove several thousand miles befor I got them replaced.
Due to the long distance to the dealer.The new oneå had a another finishnr.
Have done ca 2000 miles on the new discs without any problems.
Hope they lasts long

I live in Norway. I think this is a global problem. The discs  do not handle the heavy load of the GTR
Kawasaki have to know about this problem.

[howard]

hi
model 2009
miles   7500
dealer Kawasaki Limoges ( France)
responce nothing wrong sir?....phone call to Kawaski
work done    Replacment discs and pads (problem sorted)
no cost 2 weeks out of warranty
SHOULD BE A RECALL (Sorry for shouting)