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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: Macs69 on September 29, 2016, 01:38:43 AM

Title: 1996 KX500 shift selector shaft replacement
Post by: Macs69 on September 29, 2016, 01:38:43 AM

Good morning, all. How difficult of a job is it to replace the shift selector shaft. I know that it is accessed by removing the clutch cover, and that the clutch basket would be removed. From what I understand, the cases would not have to be split. Is this correct, and is it a difficult job?

Title: Re: 1996 KX500 shift selector shaft replacement
Post by: umberto on September 29, 2016, 01:44:40 AM

Hi macs69, welcome to the site. You are correct, you do not need to split your cases to remove the shifter shaft. You will need to remove all the items you listed and the shifter, and it will come out with no issues.

Title: Re: 1996 KX500 shift selector shaft replacement
Post by: sandblaster on September 29, 2016, 02:06:46 AM

+1
Then replace with a 94-04 kx500 shift shaft.
You will be able to use a KX450f shift lever.
I like the Hammerhead levers.
You can get the 5 10 15 or 20mm longer then stock.

Title: Re: 1996 KX500 shift selector shaft replacement
Post by: Macs69 on September 29, 2016, 03:16:57 AM

Excellent, and great info, guys!

Thank you very much, and I appreciate the welcome!

Title: Re: 1996 KX500 shift selector shaft replacement
Post by: Uncle tony on October 02, 2016, 09:00:03 AM

Will the 94 to 04 shift fit a 1990 kx500?

Title: Re: 1996 KX500 shift selector shaft replacement
Post by: sandblaster on October 02, 2016, 09:37:21 AM

Fits 89-04 KX500.

Title: Re: 1996 KX500 shift selector shaft replacement
Post by: Uncle tony on October 02, 2016, 11:23:37 AM

Isn't the shift shaft smaller on the earlier models? I purchased an 04 and it was to big for the shaft and had to get a 90 from CMSNL.com

Title: Re: 1996 KX500 shift selector shaft replacement
Post by: sandblaster on October 02, 2016, 01:11:20 PM

Only the splines on the shaft are smaller...
All the rest is the same...

Title: Re: 1996 KX500 shift selector shaft replacement
Post by: Uncle tony on October 03, 2016, 08:25:59 AM

Thanks that's really good to know!