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1989 transmission fit in a 1988 motor?

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michaelsvolvos40:
Ive had some issues with my 1988 transmission and was wondering if the 1989 transmission will fit into the motor without any problems. I believe they where a little different.

kwakman:
go to kawasaki.com/owners info/parts diagrams and have a look.the pictures are usually accurate enough to be able to tell by looking.

sandblaster:
Hello.
The shafts fit 88-04 kx500.
The gears all fit 88-04 except for these 3
INPUT 2ND,20T
INPUT 3RD,22T
OUTPUT 2ND,29T
That means that 88-89 have the same gearing, 90-04 have the same gearing.
So, you could swap in an 04 transmission in your 88 and you would get the updated gearing  :-o

kwakman:
Good work. :-D

sandblaster:
Thanks.
I actually have some of this info posted here:
http://oem-cycle.com/KAWASAKIKX500BIKEID.aspx

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