.. stripped studs on fork

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.. stripped studs on fork

26 Jul 2015 09:16 - 27 Jul 2015 04:13

help.. i stripped the threads on the axle mounting studs on the fork.. can the studs be replaced or do i have to get new forks

1980 KZ1000 G w/carbs..

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Re: shit .... stripped studs on fork

26 Jul 2015 10:21

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rlcarter wrote: help.. i stripped the threads on the axle mounting studs on the fork.. can the studs be replaced or do i have to get new forks

Can you chase the threads with a slightly different pitch die and use new nuts?

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26 Jul 2015 10:25 - 26 Jul 2015 10:26

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Could also consider helicoil or timesert (which are often used to restore stripped out female threads in the engine head where the cam caps bolt into).

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Re: shit .... stripped studs on fork

26 Jul 2015 10:47

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guys the threads are partially missing. i could try a die to re thread it but that will make it smaller not sure it will be strong enough.. do you know if the stud is removeable

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26 Jul 2015 11:44

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The studs should be removable so that new studs may be fitted.

Will try to locate a part number.

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26 Jul 2015 11:57

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www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDetails.aspx?i...Fork&item=92004-1009

Could Google the part number for alternative sources.

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Re: shit .... stripped studs on fork

26 Jul 2015 14:21

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rlcarter wrote: help.. i stripped the threads on the axle mounting studs on the fork.. can the studs be replaced or do i have to get new forks

The studs can be replaced, and I believe you can still buy the correct studs from Kawasaki. See image below and notice they are not marked "not available." Please do yourself a favor and get a decent torque wrench or two so you can properly torque the fasteners on the bike. I have found it makes life much easier than trying to judge by feel when a fastener is tight enough but not too tight. Ed

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26 Jul 2015 15:02

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Please delete the first word in your topic line.
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26 Jul 2015 15:11

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When installing the axle clamps , after you've replaced the studs , make sure the arrow on the clamps is facing to the front, and tighten the front nut 1st, to the right torque specs, then tighten the rear nut to the right specs, & there should be a gap at the rear of the clamp, but NOT the front of the clamp
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Re: shit .... stripped studs on fork

26 Jul 2015 15:18

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That's right, it's explained in the MANUAL.
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Re: .. stripped studs on fork

27 Jul 2015 04:21

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sorry about the language steve. thanks for the info everyone .i got the bolt out and replaced with a new one. i have a manual and read about how to tighten the clamps . just wasnt sure if the studs weere removable. thanks again everyone.

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Re: .. stripped studs on fork

27 Jul 2015 06:47

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Good man. This way when searching it will come up, haven't tried SHT. :lol: Are you sure it's the studs and not the nuts? You can get them at any hard ware store.
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