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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: johnny105 on November 05, 2009, 07:49:47 AM

Title: Need cases 96 KX 500
Post by: johnny105 on November 05, 2009, 07:49:47 AM

I just picked up a 500 where the engine case on the sprocket side had a chain rerail and break the arm where the clutch comes up and the entire round piece of the case. Does anyone know where I can get one of these? I looked at motosport.com but they only show the clutch side of the case not the sprocket side.... HELP!

Title: Re: Need cases 96 KX 500
Post by: Friar-Tuck on November 05, 2009, 08:30:18 AM

Yikes...
 This was the very reason I got my bike in a couple boxes. The P.O gave up and sold his bike. The cheapest way to go is picking up the part is ebay.
Here is the supplier for service honda
http://www.xtremeusa.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=382306&category=Motorcycles&make=KAWASAKI&year=1996&fveh=8841
 The set is ....$398.00  :-o without shipping :|
Tuck\o/

Title: Re: Need cases 96 KX 500
Post by: johnny105 on November 05, 2009, 08:36:31 AM

Jeez, I didn't even pay that for the bike. Maybe I'll just part it out and try to buy something that isn't broken.....

Title: Re: Need cases 96 KX 500
Post by: toomany on November 06, 2009, 03:49:01 AM

Keep checking ebay. I picked up a set of cases for my 87 for $16 each.

Title: Re: Need cases 96 KX 500
Post by: don46 on November 06, 2009, 06:36:53 AM

Kawasaki sells cases as a matched set, at least they used to maybe you can buy them individually now. Supposedly the cases are line bored together and you get true cases.

Title: Re: Need cases 96 KX 500
Post by: kaw rider on November 06, 2009, 09:04:21 AM

johnny
Are you looking for a set.

Title: Re: Need cases 96 KX 500
Post by: johnny105 on November 06, 2009, 09:35:20 AM

Yes, I am looking for a set. I really don't want to buy new.

Title: Re: Need cases 96 KX 500
Post by: Larry Wiechman on November 06, 2009, 11:12:22 AM

Quote from: johnny105 on November 05, 2009, 07:49:47 AM

I just picked up a 500 where the engine case on the sprocket side had a chain rerail and break the arm where the clutch comes up and the entire round piece of the case. Does anyone know where I can get one of these? I looked at motosport.com but they only show the clutch side of the case not the sprocket side.... HELP!

Post a picture of the damaged case.
 
Larry

Title: Re: Need cases 96 KX 500
Post by: kaw rider on November 06, 2009, 11:24:21 AM

I have a set of 2001 cases that a good machinist can fix. It has a worn crank bearing journal. Or i have a 2003 that are in great shape. Or a 95 cases that are currently been running one of the motors.

Title: Re: Need cases 96 KX 500
Post by: johnny105 on November 06, 2009, 12:05:19 PM

I'll post a picture tomorrow.... How much do you want for the 2003 cases?

Title: Re: Need cases 96 KX 500
Post by: johnny105 on November 07, 2009, 12:30:59 PM

Here is a pic of the damage.

Title: Re: Need cases 96 KX 500
Post by: Larry Wiechman on November 07, 2009, 01:09:24 PM

Johnny,
 Those cases can be repaired. Are there any cracks in the
case other than the missing part?
 
Larry

Title: Re: Need cases 96 KX 500
Post by: johnny105 on November 07, 2009, 03:25:45 PM

Nope... no other cracks in the case. The bike has been sitting for 2 years just like this before I bought it. The piece that broke off is GONE.... the guy I bought it from didn't even bother trying to find it. Can it be repaired?

Title: Re: Need cases 96 KX 500
Post by: Larry Wiechman on November 07, 2009, 03:38:28 PM

Johnny,
 I've fixed worse. A TIG welder and milling machine can get you out of a lot of jams.

Larry

Title: Re: Need cases 96 KX 500
Post by: jfabmotorsports.com on November 07, 2009, 04:24:18 PM

Its almost ready for the KTM hydraulic clutch mod. :-D

Title: Re: Need cases 96 KX 500
Post by: johnny105 on November 09, 2009, 08:23:43 AM

I am just going to part it out. Thanks for the help everyone this forum is awesome....

Title: Re: Need cases 96 KX 500
Post by: rastamankenny on November 09, 2009, 08:27:14 AM

got to bikeboneyard.com they got tons of bikes