[Shorthorn]

We just spent two weeks riding in Wyoming from 7000 ft to 11,800 ft. I have owned most other brands but the KRX was amazing. After riding over 1100 miles, this buggy performed well on normal and rocky trail conditions. The buggy got 16 miles to the gallon with shocks set on the lowest settings, and rear tire pressure 11 and front at 8 psi. The ride was very good. However, it seems as if the Maxxis Carnivores may have excessive wear in compared to the spare. Overall it performed extremely well. Unfortunately, we are headed back to the dealer. The primary clutch is failing. 🙁 At 30 mph and higher the clutch shifts up and down excessively and is extremely loud!!!
At 30 mph and below the clutch performs well but is still loud. Even after having this little glitch the buggy is outstanding. Job well done Kawasaki! Looking forward to getting the clutch issue resolved and getting back on the trails.

 

[Thumper]

Great trip! Gotta post a couple pics. What part of Wyo?

 

[Bill B 1]

We just spent two weeks riding in Wyoming from 7000 ft to 11,800 ft. I have owned most other brands but the KRX was amazing. After riding over 1100 miles, this buggy performed well on normal and rocky trail conditions. The buggy got 16 miles to the gallon with shocks set on the lowest settings, and rear tire pressure 11 and front at 8 psi. The ride was very good. However, it seems as if the Maxxis Carnivores may have excessive wear in compared to the spare. Overall it performed extremely well. Unfortunately, we are headed back to the dealer. The primary clutch is failing. 🙁 At 30 mph and higher the clutch shifts up and down excessively and is extremely loud!!!
At 30 mph and below the clutch performs well but is still loud. Even after having this little glitch the buggy is outstanding. Job well done Kawasaki! Looking forward to getting the clutch issue resolved and getting back on the trails.

I feel like I am getting some clutch noise too. Quiet at idle, but gets kind of clattery with increased speed. Just crossed the 800 mile mark last weekend.

 

[Shorthorn]

After my dealer investigated, the clutch showed premature wear on the weights and some slight belt grooving on the sheaves. Then after deliberating with Kawasaki for several days with pictures and emails, they decided they would warranty the primary clutch. While looking for parts, I noticed there is a new part number for the primary clutch assembly as well. So hopefully a new part number means new and improved. Thank you Kawasaki for standing behind your KRX.

 

[2020krixs]

We just spent two weeks riding in Wyoming from 7000 ft to 11,800 ft. I have owned most other brands but the KRX was amazing. After riding over 1100 miles, this buggy performed well on normal and rocky trail conditions. The buggy got 16 miles to the gallon with shocks set on the lowest settings, and rear tire pressure 11 and front at 8 psi. The ride was very good. However, it seems as if the Maxxis Carnivores may have excessive wear in compared to the spare. Overall it performed extremely well. Unfortunately, we are headed back to the dealer. The primary clutch is failing. 🙁 At 30 mph and higher the clutch shifts up and down excessively and is extremely loud!!!
At 30 mph and below the clutch performs well but is still loud. Even after having this little glitch the buggy is outstanding. Job well done Kawasaki! Looking forward to getting the clutch issue resolved and getting back on the trails.

i may have the same issue, i took the belt cover off and there is a groove on both side of the primary clutch. mine does it at 41 mph. mine is not load or making noise.

 

[Rocky Heap]

Are these 2020 or 2021 units?

 

[hulk]

Mine is going to the dealer tomorrow clutch is loud as well, But mine shifts hard and shifts like an automatic in a car/truck, And at times feel like it bogs the sxs down its really different never felt this before with a cvt belt drive. Plus i hope my steering knuckles, lower a arms and ball joints come when its there so they can change them right away. Its a pain when you live 2 hrs away from the dealer lol.

 

[Bill B 1]

Are these 2020 or 2021 units?

Mines 2020.

 

[Russo891]

We just spent two weeks riding in Wyoming from 7000 ft to 11,800 ft. I have owned most other brands but the KRX was amazing. After riding over 1100 miles, this buggy performed well on normal and rocky trail conditions. The buggy got 16 miles to the gallon with shocks set on the lowest settings, and rear tire pressure 11 and front at 8 psi. The ride was very good. However, it seems as if the Maxxis Carnivores may have excessive wear in compared to the spare. Overall it performed extremely well. Unfortunately, we are headed back to the dealer. The primary clutch is failing. 🙁 At 30 mph and higher the clutch shifts up and down excessively and is extremely loud!!!
At 30 mph and below the clutch performs well but is still loud. Even after having this little glitch the buggy is outstanding. Job well done Kawasaki! Looking forward to getting the clutch issue resolved and getting back on the trails.

Hi did you get your clutch issues resolved? Just curious what the problem was.

 

[Shorthorn]

Yes the clutch is now fixed the dealership ended up getting with Kawasaki and they just put on a new clutch.. with the grooves in the clutch and weights with grooves there was no saving it .

 

[Speedyg]

Yes the clutch is now fixed the dealership ended up getting with Kawasaki and they just put on a new clutch.. with the grooves in the clutch and weights with grooves there was no saving it .

Sorry for bringing a thread back from the dead lol but was there a significant amount of noise as well?

 

[Rocky Heap]

Super Moderator can bring back the dead to a living state? Hello Jesus!

 

[Speedyg]

Super Moderator can bring back the dead? Hello Jesus!

🙌🏽🙌🏽 Yea the last post was over 3 months ago lol I just took mine in Saturday for a primary drive and clutch replacement. They said that’s where the humming/roaring noise is coming from. I don’t think that’s it but if it ends up not fixing the noise I still get a free clutch lol

 

[Rocky Heap]

My clutch at 1200 miles shows only one slight groove, definately not rippled like others.

 

[Alex1224]

After my dealer investigated, the clutch showed premature wear on the weights and some slight belt grooving on the sheaves. Then after deliberating with Kawasaki for several days with pictures and emails, they decided they would warranty the primary clutch. While looking for parts, I noticed there is a new part number for the primary clutch assembly as well. So hopefully a new part number means new and improved. Thank you Kawasaki for standing behind your KRX.

Dealer installed the new updated part numbers for both clutches in my machine at 600 miles. I’m at 1095 miles now and the clutches are junk again. Back to the dealer for another new set!

 

[Speedyg]

Dealer installed the new updated part numbers for both clutches in my machine at 600 miles. I’m at 1095 miles now and the clutches are junk again. Back to the dealer for another new set!

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This is good info, I hope I get the latest part number. Otherwise I’m right with ya

 

[Russo891]

I just checked mine at around 600 miles and there is a very slight rub mark but hardly noticeable. Cleaned up and felt smooth. I only run WOT though!!! Mine is 2020 about 6 mos old. Forgot to check the PN on the clutch. I definitely blew out some dust and debris from the clutch rollers and clutch itself, but the belt and sheaves were very clean. See how it holds up with the Supercharger!

 

[Dingman]

Mine at 650 miles

 

[Speedyg]

Mine at 650 miles View attachment 4095 View attachment 4096

Looks like a lot of us have the same problem.

 

[Dingman]

Looks like a lot of us have the same problem.

Ya. Starting to feel the "shift"