Anyone having early gremlins?

[185EZ]

Ended up selling the RZR instead of trading it in and now I put the H2 purchase on hold.
Reading the most common issues of axles popping out and clutches exploding and belts breaking.
Aftermarket parts already made to strengthen the clutch towers and better belts.
Circlip too small for holding in axles.
I have confidence that Kawi will make it right.

Also these don't seem to be flying off show room floors and I've been getting better prices as time goes on.

 

[Nikal]

Ended up selling the RZR instead of trading it in and now I put the H2 purchase on hold.
Reading the most common issues of axles popping out and clutches exploding and belts breaking.
Aftermarket parts already made to strengthen the clutch towers and better belts.
Circlip too small for holding in axles.
I have confidence that Kawi will make it right.

Also these don't seem to be flying off show room floors and I've been getting better prices as time goes on.

I’m curious if a recall will get issued for clutches. When Polaris was having clutches coming apart on the XP Pro, they got forced into a recall pretty early on, but I also think Polaris owners know the drill and who to contact to get pressure on Polaris.

I’ve asked two people who have had clutch issues if they contacted Kawasaki directly, or have they filed a complaint with NHTSA as if they get several complaints they will open an investigation and they can force a manufacturer recall. Both cases they said No, but the dealer fixed it under warranty. Problem is that will not force a recall unless they get complaints, a lawyer calls or a case is opened.

I too think that maybe sales are less than they hoped for, and I think Kawi is going to have to offer rebates or special financing to entice buyers away from Polaris & Can Am. Then again we don’t know what Kawi’s market share goal is? Maybe getting 10-15% of the sport market what they are shooting for with a new machine. It’s odd as this is a true west coast desert machine, but I think Kawasaki sales have been better in the mid west and east. And maybe why it seems the H2 is more popular back there. I know Chupacabra has one and has been trying to promote it as a West Coast machine.