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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: Abbott on October 17, 2016, 05:00:47 AM

Title: 1985 KX500 swingarm shaft alternative
Post by: Abbott on October 17, 2016, 05:00:47 AM
well, my swing arm pivot bolt is shot. the shaft is absolutely butchered because a previous owner completely neglected to reinstall the bushing that rides in the bearing.

anyone know if a newer KX500 swing arm pivot bolt will work? the one I have has a 24.5cm shaft length (minus the bolt head) and is 15mm dia. at the shaft and has a 14mm thread at the end...

thank you in advance! hoping a newer year will match up
Title: Re: 1985 KX500 swingarm shaft alternative
Post by: sandblaster on October 17, 2016, 06:37:44 AM
(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu165/oemcycle/KX125%20KAWASAKI%201985%20KX%20125%2085/KX125KAWASAKI1985SWINGARMPIVOTPINMEASUREMENTS.jpg)

(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu165/oemcycle/KLX300%20KAWASAKI%201997%20OEM-CYCLE%20DOT%20COM/SWINGARMPIVOTPIN.jpg)
Title: Re: 1985 KX500 swingarm shaft alternative
Post by: Abbott on October 17, 2016, 08:28:43 AM
thanks sandblaster!! you're the man. glad i didn't go ahead and just buy a new one. this forum sure comes in handy!