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15 Jul 2010 13:23 #382874
by TexasKZ
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
Replied by TexasKZ on topic Castle nut
Tightening too much may damage the bearings. Get it right and the bike will be much happier.
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2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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15 Jul 2010 13:33 #382878
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Replied by hocbj23 on topic Castle nut
snug it down good and u shouldnt be more than + or- 1/8th turn from a slot for ur cotter key to slip right in.bj
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15 Jul 2010 16:24 #382904
by Topper
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1979 KZ750 Twin
2009 Kawasaki Versys
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Topper wrote:
Well, it ain't 19mm. Its a lot bigger. 19mm just barely gets over the little tapered rim on the castle nut.
This wouldn't be such a pain if either a)I didn't live 45 minutes from the nearest hardware store or b)I had enough money to just buy a bunch of new tools.
Someone suggested measuring the nut. I'll try to dig out a metric ruler and give that a try. There's got to be one around here somewhere.
Then back to the hardware store tomorrow I guess.
I'm going to give 19mm a shot. We'll see how that goes.
Well, it ain't 19mm. Its a lot bigger. 19mm just barely gets over the little tapered rim on the castle nut.
This wouldn't be such a pain if either a)I didn't live 45 minutes from the nearest hardware store or b)I had enough money to just buy a bunch of new tools.
Someone suggested measuring the nut. I'll try to dig out a metric ruler and give that a try. There's got to be one around here somewhere.
Then back to the hardware store tomorrow I guess.
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1979 KZ750 Twin
2009 Kawasaki Versys
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15 Jul 2010 16:36 #382906
by trianglelaguna
1976 KZ900
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2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife
Replied by trianglelaguna on topic Castle nut
cresent wrench for this is fine if that is what ya got handy...
X2
hocbj23 wrote:
X2
hocbj23 wrote:
snug it down good and u shouldnt be more than + or- 1/8th turn from a slot for ur cotter key to slip right in.bj
1976 KZ900
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16 Jul 2010 06:19 #383044
by Kidkawie
1975 Z1 900
1994 KX250 Supermoto
2004 KX125
Replied by Kidkawie on topic Castle nut
Try a 7/8" (22mm) socket.
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17 Jul 2010 09:31 #383314
by mark1122
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
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Replied by mark1122 on topic Castle nut
How about an adjustable wrench?
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.
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17 Jul 2010 10:41 #383328
by Topper
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2009 Kawasaki Versys
Replied by Topper on topic Castle nut
mark1122 wrote:
Yeah, that's actually what I ended up resorting to. Thanks for all the help everyone!
How about an adjustable wrench?
Yeah, that's actually what I ended up resorting to. Thanks for all the help everyone!
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