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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: Wilde1yamaha on November 19, 2019, 03:26:11 PM

Title: Kx500 kickstart idler gear bushing
Post by: Wilde1yamaha on November 19, 2019, 03:26:11 PM

Hey guys took apart my 1990 kx500 to get the clutch cover rewelded and noticed the kickstart idler gear bushing is shot!!! Anyone know where I can get one??

Title: Re: Kx500 kickstart idler gear bushing
Post by: sandblaster on November 20, 2019, 02:14:35 AM

Send yours to Tom Morgan Racing for a new bushing.
All you will likely find on the used market is the same worn out part you already own.

Title: Re: Kx500 kickstart idler gear bushing
Post by: Dad of Alf on November 23, 2019, 06:57:33 PM

Hello,
What are the tolerances on this bush please. Mine too has a lot of play. I can make one and fit it. I guess the question is how much wobble should there be, or should it be a wobble free spin fit ?
Thanks all

Title: Re: Kx500 kickstart idler gear bushing
Post by: sandblaster on November 24, 2019, 03:06:24 AM

None are published that I am aware of.
I measure the shaft and use +.001/-.000

Title: Re: Kx500 kickstart idler gear bushing
Post by: Wilde1yamaha on December 01, 2019, 05:55:03 AM

Hey guys so I sent my gears to Tom Morgan to get a bushing machined. The 1990 gear was quite wobbly and the 1988 I have was really bad