POG went out today

rksaw · 09-22-2008, 11:18 PM

I was really looking forward to a great ride with my wife today but only made it four miles when my oil light came on and I knew exactly what was wrong...the POG!!!

I had heard some "ticking" on Friday, and had thought about posting something about it, but had put it off...bad idea. Now I have to replace the Plastic Oil Gear and will be checking out Gadget's page to figure out the best way to do it (I assume it will be with Judge's Oil Gear). I just wish that I didn't have to deal with this right now...with everything else going on, I really didn't want to have to tear apart the bike. Man, and the weather is only going to be nice for a few more weeks around here.

If anybody has some great advice, I'd be willing to listen.
Rich

Scoot · 09-22-2008, 11:24 PM

I think you need to talk to coacha. He ordered one from Judge not long ago. Just be patient when trying to get Judge, he's on the road alot. And I may still have his phone# at home if you need it.

Brad

09-22-2008, 11:30 PM

I was under the impression Kawasaki would stand behind that . Have you talked to a dealer about it?

rksaw · 09-23-2008, 12:07 AM

Yeah, but it's a fairly new shop and they really didn't know what they were talking about. Maybe I'll get in touch with the shop up in Eugene.

dantama · 09-23-2008, 12:28 AM

the real fix is a pull the engine all the way out of the frame and tear into it. If you can get a dealer to do it on Kawi's dime, I'd go wherever it took.

rksaw · 09-23-2008, 12:39 AM

Thanks Dan

09-23-2008, 08:30 AM

Good luck, hope the dealer in Eugene can help you.

**ringadingh** · 09-23-2008, 08:50 AM

I too would try to get Kawasaki to cover it, regardless of where I had to take the bike. Depending on the mileage it a good time to freshen up the motor if it needs it since it is already apart.

macmac · 09-23-2008, 08:55 AM

I think there is a recall, sort of, meaning when it dies, Ma kawii will fix it, but not more damage caused by it... I feel Kawii should have RECALLED them all by notice since all of these gears are on borrowed time in the first place.

Other than that the Judges gear is the way to go... ouch!

cactusjack · 09-23-2008, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Lund

the real fix is a pull the engine all the way out of the frame and tear into it. If you can get a dealer to do it on Kawi's dime, I'd go wherever it took.

+1

waterman · 09-23-2008, 09:36 AM

Rksaw,

Sent you info on contacting Judge. He is the one who helped me with Kawasaki. The dealer who did mine had to have a call from Kawasaki to "influence" them as this would be covered by MaKaw.

rksaw · 09-23-2008, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waterman

Rksaw,

Sent you info on contacting Judge. He is the one who helped me with Kawasaki. The dealer who did mine had to have a call from Kawasaki to "influence" them as this would be covered by MaKaw.

Thanks, I PMed you back and really appreciated your help. Thanks to all of you.
Rich

dantama · 09-23-2008, 12:07 PM

It happened to my 99, and I rode a bit with it (at that time the pog wasn't a known issue). Perhaps a few miles. Mine was replaced under the factory warranty, it happened in the first of second year.

There was no other damage and I went on to put 63,000 miles on it, and only sold it because it was out of extended warranty and it was time to start over.

It's just too bad that it didn't wait a few more months and catch you in the off season.

**schoeney** · 09-23-2008, 02:10 PM

Ok, I know there was some info somewhere on the site about a plastic oil gear but not sure where the info is...anyone able to tell me what years were effected?

dougster · 09-23-2008, 02:18 PM

Check Gadget's site. He had a very helpful page on it. (and on getting Kawasaki to cover it).

BTW. If I remember right (and that is not always a sure thing!), can't you replace that gear without removing the engine?

Anyway, hope you can get it fixed quickly.

Doug

09-22-2008, 11:18 PM	#1
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	POG went out today I was really looking forward to a great ride with my wife today but only made it four miles when my oil light came on and I knew exactly what was wrong...the POG!!! I had heard some "ticking" on Friday, and had thought about posting something about it, but had put it off...bad idea. Now I have to replace the Plastic Oil Gear and will be checking out Gadget's page to figure out the best way to do it (I assume it will be with Judge's Oil Gear). I just wish that I didn't have to deal with this right now...with everything else going on, I really didn't want to have to tear apart the bike. Man, and the weather is only going to be nice for a few more weeks around here. If anybody has some great advice, I'd be willing to listen. Rich Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-22-2008, 11:24 PM	#2
Scoot Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 878	POG went out today I think you need to talk to coacha. He ordered one from Judge not long ago. Just be patient when trying to get Judge, he's on the road alot. And I may still have his phone# at home if you need it. Brad __________________ 2002 1500 VBA #00077 _____________________ 2013 Ultra Classic (Pearl White)
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09-22-2008, 11:30 PM	#3
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09-23-2008, 12:07 AM	#4
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	POG went out today Yeah, but it's a fairly new shop and they really didn't know what they were talking about. Maybe I'll get in touch with the shop up in Eugene.
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09-23-2008, 12:28 AM	#5
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	POG went out today the real fix is a pull the engine all the way out of the frame and tear into it. If you can get a dealer to do it on Kawi's dime, I'd go wherever it took. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-23-2008, 12:39 AM	#6
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	POG went out today Thanks Dan
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09-23-2008, 08:30 AM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	POG went out today Good luck, hope the dealer in Eugene can help you.
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09-23-2008, 08:50 AM	#8
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	POG went out today I too would try to get Kawasaki to cover it, regardless of where I had to take the bike. Depending on the mileage it a good time to freshen up the motor if it needs it since it is already apart. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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09-23-2008, 08:55 AM	#9
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	POG went out today I think there is a recall, sort of, meaning when it dies, Ma kawii will fix it, but not more damage caused by it... I feel Kawii should have RECALLED them all by notice since all of these gears are on borrowed time in the first place. Other than that the Judges gear is the way to go... ouch! __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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09-23-2008, 09:36 AM	#11
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	POG went out today Rksaw, Sent you info on contacting Judge. He is the one who helped me with Kawasaki. The dealer who did mine had to have a call from Kawasaki to "influence" them as this would be covered by MaKaw. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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09-23-2008, 12:07 PM	#13
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	POG went out today It happened to my 99, and I rode a bit with it (at that time the pog wasn't a known issue). Perhaps a few miles. Mine was replaced under the factory warranty, it happened in the first of second year. There was no other damage and I went on to put 63,000 miles on it, and only sold it because it was out of extended warranty and it was time to start over. It's just too bad that it didn't wait a few more months and catch you in the off season.
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09-23-2008, 02:10 PM	#14
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	POG went out today Ok, I know there was some info somewhere on the site about a plastic oil gear but not sure where the info is...anyone able to tell me what years were effected? __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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09-23-2008, 02:18 PM	#15
dougster Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crete, Nebraska Posts: 679	POG went out today Check Gadget's site. He had a very helpful page on it. (and on getting Kawasaki to cover it). BTW. If I remember right (and that is not always a sure thing!), can't you replace that gear without removing the engine? Anyway, hope you can get it fixed quickly. Doug __________________ Doug Witzke - "Dougster" 2003 Nomad 1500 VBA# 740
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