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Offline Garand1

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88 kx250 linkage bearings
« on: March 08, 2016, 07:38:36 AM »
Hi Guys, I have been looking for a linkage bearing kit for my 88kx250, Ive looked through several catalogs and have come up with anything. Was looking for a kit instead of having to order the parts individually through Kaw. Also looking for a lower shock bearing kit. If anyone has a supplier or brand/part number, let me know.....Thanks!!
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Re: 88 kx250 linkage bearings
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2016, 07:46:45 AM »
seems All-Balls may be your best hope...says they're in stock...do a parts search where it says "parts search" on the left, but I'd still call to confirm it...

http://www.allballsracing.com/ymmsearch/index/searchfromhome/

you might find them cheaper on e-bay too...just be sure you get the correct part#'s from the All-Balls site, so you can match them up to any on e-bay...

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2057872.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.X1988+kawasaki+kx250+linkage+bearing.TRS0&_nkw=1988+kawasaki+kx250+linkage+bearing&_sacat=0
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Re: 88 kx250 linkage bearings
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2016, 09:54:03 AM »
Im having the same issue with my 88 250. Ive thought about swapping the swing arm, linkage and shock from a newer KX500. I believe it all will bolt on.
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Re: 88 kx250 linkage bearings
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2016, 10:05:49 AM »
I think Sandblaster was working on a mock up for putting a newer swingarm on the 88 frame, but I couldn't find his posting on it.  It may be on his site oem-cycle.com.  If memory serves, the only difference was the upper shock mount.
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Re: 88 kx250 linkage bearings
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2016, 10:08:04 AM »
Awesome guys, I found them being made through AllBalls - ordered them at work through Automatic Distributing......thanks I appreciate the tip!!!! if anyone needs part#s let me know and i'll post them.
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Re: 88 kx250 linkage bearings
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2016, 10:30:27 AM »
Quote from: zz3gmc on March 08, 2016, 09:54:03 AM
Im having the same issue with my 88 250. Ive thought about swapping the swing arm, linkage and shock from a newer KX500. I believe it all will bolt on.


that's a good idea...
until those parts start becoming obsolete :lol:.....unfortunately we're already seeing things for the '89'-04s falling into the "discontinued" field. Although, I'm sure there are other chassis out there that use the same bearings, but the collars/sleeves might need to be fabricated.
Otherwise it'll be off to a local bearing house...or, we might start seeing a whole lot more K5 motors being dropped into modern frames....but it's just a matter of time before Kawie discontinues the 500 engine parts...then, the panic sets in.
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Re: 88 kx250 linkage bearings
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2016, 10:36:25 AM »
Quote from: Garand1 on March 08, 2016, 10:08:04 AM
Awesome guys, I found them being made through AllBalls - ordered them at work through Automatic Distributing......thanks I appreciate the tip!!!! if anyone needs part#s let me know and i'll post them.

cool!...just pay it forward. :wink:
they were all I could find that had linkage bearing kits...there could be other places.
Pivot Works, who I typically use, only did steering stems, swingarm, and rear wheel bearings for the '88.
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Re: 88 kx250 linkage bearings
« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2016, 05:35:31 AM »
When the parts come in I'll try to cross ref them to other bearings, & I'll post dimensions
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Re: 88 kx250 linkage bearings
« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2016, 07:44:00 AM »
All Balls pn# 27-1108, Automatic Distrib Pn# 132767 - linkage bearing & sleeve kit

All Balls Pn# 29-5041, Automatic Distrib Pn# ab295041 - shock bearing kit
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