KX250F Airbox defect resulting in valve problems

[opwan]

Just got a 250F The airbox defect let dirt into my engine and needless to say screwed with my valves Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem??Kawasaki and Smokey Mountain Motorsports has been great about fixing the problem at no charge ?

[Pogo018]

I got a notice in the mail a week ago about the air filter seal. I also got a notice about the plunger on the carb. It seems that water can get down into there. I am taking the bike to the shop tomorrow. I have only had mine about a month and have about 10 hours on it, so I hope no damage.

[forstrk]

does it afect any of the klx's , spicificly the klx300?

[Burnrider]

I have removed the airboot from every bike I've owned and used an RTV sealer to make sure the boot is sealed to the airbox. It's also a good idea to check the clamp to the carb and make sure there is a positive seal. Sometimes excess filter oil will allow the clamp to slip off the carb bell. You have to remove the boot, spray contact cleaner or use laquer thinner to remove the oil. When you clamp it down, the boot will not slip and squish around on the bell. It is a more positive seal and the clamp actually gets tight to the feel when you cinch it down. This applies to most bikes I've owned.

[opwan]

No, It's just the KX-250F. The leak is around the airbox screen gasket. Kawasaki has issued a recall.

[opwan]

Our bike had only 8 hours on it! You need to tell the dealer to pull the head off and check for dirt in the cylinder. Mine was full of it. Got a brand new top end out of it at no charge though! ?

[opwan]

It,s not leaking around the boot! It's getting in behind the screen gasket inside the airbox. I suggest you get it to a dealer soon!