Va countryboy Posted May 14, 2013 I broke off the bottom right axle pinch stud off today.Thats what I get for having a perfectly good torque wrench and not using it But anyway will it be alright to ride like this or will I need to replace it?If I have to replace it how will I go about doing that?Looked on parts catalog but did not see those bolts being sold individually looks like they would rather sell me the fork..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HolyKaw810 Posted May 14, 2013 Did you break it off flush with the fork housing? If so, your best bet would be to center punch the stud, drill a center hole and use an easy out. You may need to heat the area to allow the aluminum to expand in order to get it out. If it broke off and left some material to grab onto, you can, one heat the area around the stud and use vise grips to twist the stud out. Than go to the store and buy a new stud. Metric of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KDXGarage My Ride Posted May 14, 2013 Copied from Kawasaki K-Tech News: KX, KDX, KLX Front Axle Mount Studs The 6mm studs that thread into the fork legs to secure the front axle are not listed separately on the microfiche but are available. The studs fit the KX 125/250/500 models as far back as 1982, the KDX 200/220R models, and the KLX250/300R models. The Kawasaki part number for these 6 x 20mm studs is 172G0620.◆—John Griffin The part number mentioned above has been superseeded to: 172BA0620 58 cents each at Ron Ayers (plus shipping) I just got four from them last week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Va countryboy Posted May 14, 2013 Alright thanks guys I will order some tonight It broke off with about a half of inch of material left so it shouldn't be very difficult to remove.Does anyone know what the proper torque specs are? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HolyKaw810 Posted May 14, 2013 It's inch pounds. Just did my bike. Can't remember off hand. You also have to torque in a criss cross pattern. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KDXGarage My Ride Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) For the nut?? I want to say 78 inch-pounds (six and a half foot-pounds) Once read a guy's story who thought 78 foot-pounds! Edited May 14, 2013 by KDXGarage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HolyKaw810 Posted May 14, 2013 For the nut?? I want to say 78 inch-pounds (six and a half foot-pounds) Once read a guy's story who thought 78 foot-pounds! I was thinking 68 inch pounds but until I got back into the garage today, I wasn't for sure. 78 foot pounds on an 8mm stud and 10 mm nut!? Wow, just plain wow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HolyKaw810 Posted May 14, 2013 6mm stud I was close...lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Va countryboy Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) Copied from Kawasaki K-Tech News: KX, KDX, KLX Front Axle Mount Studs The 6mm studs that thread into the fork legs to secure the front axle are not listed separately on the microfiche but are available. The studs fit the KX 125/250/500 models as far back as 1982, the KDX 200/220R models, and the KLX250/300R models. The Kawasaki part number for these 6 x 20mm studs is 172G0620.◆—John Griffin The part number mentioned above has been superseeded to: 172BA0620 58 cents each at Ron Ayers (plus shipping) I just got four from them last week. Any comments on how fast their shipping is?I ordered my parts tonight would like to get them by saturday but have read they are not known for fast shipping... Edited May 15, 2013 by Va countryboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KDXGarage My Ride Posted May 15, 2013 Pretty much any online place does not keep a vast warehouse of parts. They get them from some regional warehouse, just like everyone else. It gets shipped to them, then on to the customer. Unless they got a 10-pack when I ordered 4 a couple of weeks ago, I don't see you getting them by Saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
