Rear bag rubbing on fender

logansrunner · 06-18-2013, 03:56 PM

Hey guys I tried to search and I do remember reading about this issues the left bag on my bike is rubbing on the fender. Both the bag and the fender have paint damage. I bought the bike about two months ago and didn't notice the area. I gave the bike a really good cleaning and wax and noticed it then. Kawasaki is denying the warranty claim. Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Calflan · 06-18-2013, 04:34 PM

Have you taken the bag off ? Easy to do, 3 bolts inside bag. Pull it and see what's causing the rub.

landman · 06-18-2013, 05:17 PM

this is a known problem and Kawasaki does have a bulletin out explaning how the dealer
should fix the issue during the initial bike dealer prep.in my case I had the dealer fix mine today.kawi agreed to pay for the color rite paint and the dealer picked up the labor
cost.there are no parts envolved except for a small piece of 5/8 " heater hose.the kawi
bulletin is titled vaquero saddle bag adjustment.

logansrunner · 06-19-2013, 02:15 PM

Thanks guys. I will let you know how I make out. I aked the dealer to have Kawi call me and they replied with send more pictures.

logansrunner · 07-15-2013, 03:40 PM

Well just a quick update. After a bit of back and forth with Kawi. They are sending a complete new bag and a lower fender. Factory painted all at no charge. Once again just makes me feel good about supporting Kawi for all these years. The dealer also noticed a bit of pitting on both mufflers and those are also being replaced under warranty.

Bud2rat · 07-16-2013, 09:57 AM

Logansrunner, Are you replacing the mufflers? If so, would you like to part with the old ones. I'd be interested in purchasing. I'm thinking of replacing my V&H mufflers to quieten mine down.

logansrunner · 07-16-2013, 02:37 PM

If the dealer doesn't have to return them to the factory I will see if I can get my fingers on them. If I can you are welcome to them.

HeyJoe · 10-08-2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by logansrunner

Well just a quick update. After a bit of back and forth with Kawi. They are sending a complete new bag and a lower fender. Factory painted all at no charge. Once again just makes me feel good about supporting Kawi for all these years. The dealer also noticed a bit of pitting on both mufflers and those are also being replaced under warranty.

Just out of curiosity, I had a look at the 2013 on the floor at the local Kawi dealership and, lo and behold... the brand new bike also had the problem. Just on the left side. The right side was good. A very odd engineering defect perhaps? I showed this to the owner of the store and he actually shrugged and said there was nothing he could do about it. What dealership are you dealing with? I guess it's up to the dealer. I'm wondering if Kawi would actually step in announce a recall to fix it? Anyway, it's not a huge problem but I know it's there and that's all it takes for me.

Win_surfur · 10-09-2013, 04:47 PM

BUD2RAT - If he can't get you those mufflers, I have a set of stock mufflers from my '11 Voyager. Would be happy to sell - will they fit your 1500?

06-18-2013, 03:56 PM	#1
logansrunner Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 44	Rear bag rubbing on fender Hey guys I tried to search and I do remember reading about this issues the left bag on my bike is rubbing on the fender. Both the bag and the fender have paint damage. I bought the bike about two months ago and didn't notice the area. I gave the bike a really good cleaning and wax and noticed it then. Kawasaki is denying the warranty claim. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks. __________________ Bumblebee tastes way better than Dragon Fly 2011 Vaquero VBA 02386 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-18-2013, 04:34 PM	#2
Calflan Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Heath, Tx. Posts: 85	Have you taken the bag off ? Easy to do, 3 bolts inside bag. Pull it and see what's causing the rub. __________________ *2010 Voyager* - Wrapped pipes; Ivan ECU Flash; Engine Ice; Debaffled stock exhaust; Thunder Intake; Ray's throttle mod on Kuryakan grips; Pax floorboard extensions; cutdown windshield; VStar trunk rack; iPod adapter. Former 2003 1600 Classic. Vulcan guy for life !!
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06-18-2013, 05:17 PM	#3
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	this is a known problem and Kawasaki does have a bulletin out explaning how the dealer should fix the issue during the initial bike dealer prep.in my case I had the dealer fix mine today.kawi agreed to pay for the color rite paint and the dealer picked up the labor cost.there are no parts envolved except for a small piece of 5/8 " heater hose.the kawi bulletin is titled vaquero saddle bag adjustment. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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06-19-2013, 02:15 PM	#4
logansrunner Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 44	Thanks guys. I will let you know how I make out. I aked the dealer to have Kawi call me and they replied with send more pictures. __________________ Bumblebee tastes way better than Dragon Fly 2011 Vaquero VBA 02386
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07-15-2013, 03:40 PM	#5
logansrunner Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 44	Well just a quick update. After a bit of back and forth with Kawi. They are sending a complete new bag and a lower fender. Factory painted all at no charge. Once again just makes me feel good about supporting Kawi for all these years. The dealer also noticed a bit of pitting on both mufflers and those are also being replaced under warranty. __________________ Bumblebee tastes way better than Dragon Fly 2011 Vaquero VBA 02386 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-16-2013, 09:57 AM	#6
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Logansrunner, Are you replacing the mufflers? If so, would you like to part with the old ones. I'd be interested in purchasing. I'm thinking of replacing my V&H mufflers to quieten mine down. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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07-16-2013, 02:37 PM	#7
logansrunner Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 44	If the dealer doesn't have to return them to the factory I will see if I can get my fingers on them. If I can you are welcome to them. __________________ Bumblebee tastes way better than Dragon Fly 2011 Vaquero VBA 02386
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10-09-2013, 04:47 PM	#9
Win_surfur Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 166	BUD2RAT - If he can't get you those mufflers, I have a set of stock mufflers from my '11 Voyager. Would be happy to sell - will they fit your 1500? __________________ Peace ~ Win_surfur ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2011 Voyager Kury ISO grips V&H Twin Slash Cobra FI2000R Chucksters BAK Ray's Throttle Mod 4 Polk DB521 Alpine KTP-445U Amp
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