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Busted Kickstarter lever

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Sharc:
Lucky you got off so easy...! I had an '83 CR480 and broke 4-5 kickstart levers, then found an XR500 steel one that fit. I just ordered a spare for my 2002 K5 just in case. The older I get the more stuff I carry...camelback, GPS, cell phone, camera, spare car keys, parts, tools....I'm gonna need a trailer pretty soon. Me and my buddies are the "old" guys that gear up, gas up, and wont be back at camp for 2-3 hours...Still rippin' though, and love my K5's motor, 'specially ringing it out like a crazy fast 125...

Sharc

mikesmith:
I got my new lever today,looks thicker  than the old one where it broke.I dont think they make the old ones any more because theres only one part #.

mikesmith:
I just put my kick starter on before I go to work and took the lever off the knukle,no grease.I didnt think there would be any(a small dab on the spring)so just because its new doesnt mean its ready to use.I like to use Moly grease, and never sieze the splines so it comes off when you need it to or it may rust itself on.

Benson:
Talk about an upgrade.  I think Kawasaki nailed the kickstarter lever this time,  it's like comparing Johny Holmes to Mickey Mouse in actual Girth.

I just bought two old style units as a back up to carry with me,  but I don't think I'll need them.  I'm going to Ebay them away and recoup the money.  I'm that sure the New kawi upgraded unit will endure my Prosthetic Leg and it's Super Human amounts of Rigidity and the ockward angle it aproaches the lever at.
If I get a back up lever I want it to be the upgraded unit.

Nice Job kawasaki.....

And just think,  it ONLY took them 14 Years!!!!! :roll:  :?:

I use "anti Sieze" on the splines.

kawdude:
How about a picture of the newer style lever?  I have a 94 and I'm interested how much of a difference there is.
 :?:

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