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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: chrisxj on September 17, 2011, 09:06:38 AM

Title: case splitting
Post by: chrisxj on September 17, 2011, 09:06:38 AM

                   I have to split the cases on my 85 motor what side of the cases should i lift off first
   (i.e. stator side down pull clutch side up or clutch side down pull stator side up) or is their any little springs that connect to internals that the springs would be attached to either side of the cases  thanks in advance

Title: Re: case splitting
Post by: 1989kawasaki on September 17, 2011, 09:19:30 AM

stator side first

Title: Re: case splitting
Post by: chris-mets on September 17, 2011, 11:49:40 AM

Yeah stator side cause the tranny is connected to the other side and some of the gears might slide off.

Title: Re: case splitting
Post by: sandblaster on September 17, 2011, 04:47:35 PM

Here's pics of a 93 kx500 I did:
http://oem-cycle.com/Howtosafelysplityourenginecases.aspx (http://oem-cycle.com/Howtosafelysplityourenginecases.aspx)

Title: Re: case splitting
Post by: kwakman on September 21, 2011, 12:09:48 AM

when doing cases,b4 using splitting tool, triple check for hidden case bolts, and make note of which hole each bolt goes in, as lengths differ.the shift star has to be in a certain position when you get to clutch side too, keep eyes open and work methodically.photos are a good idea as you dissassemble for reference.hth.K.

Title: Re: case splitting
Post by: chrisxj on September 21, 2011, 05:02:31 AM

i am waiting on my case splitter now to get here and i will definatly take alot of pics i did that the first time i split my zilla cases it was a big help