What size is the kickstarter nut?

[CMcCarthy]

Well... my kickstarter nut, which I check for tightness after every ride, fell off in the woods yesterday. I don't want to pay a million dollars for a new one from the dealer, so i'm going to the hardware store. Any idea on what size and pitch of thread it is? I suspect 12x1.25 , but i'd like to hear that opinion seconded or a new one proposed.
Thanks,
Charles

 

[Moose95]

Mac,
The same thing happened to me not too long ago. I just went over to Auto-Zone and picked up a 12 or 13mm nut with a lock washer for under three bucks. Those guys are pretty good about letting you check the fit of the nut prior to purchasing it. Good luck!

 

[CMcCarthy]

Moose,
You don't happen to remember the size and thread pitch do you? The only way I can try before I buy is to either tow the bike up there or disassemble the kickstarter and take the shaft with me.

 

[someday]

Be really glad the kick starter didn't fall off too like they often do. Know it's 12mm for sure, don't recall the pitch. Can look at a spare I have and advise tomorrow.

 

[CMcCarthy]

The kickstarter did indeed fall off, but I found it. No such luck for the considerably smaller (and black) nut. Dodged a bullet there I guess.
-Charles

 

[DVO]

Mine fell off this winter. I only noticed it 'cause I stalled. Luckily I'd stalled about 300 meters before so I didn't have far to look for my kickstarter even if it was in the snow. I went to the dealer and he tossed me a new one NO CHARGE. Hey, I felt like a somebody. I think the thread pattern is pretty standard 'cause he was very blase about it. Anyway hey, just go in. It can't be that expensive.

 

[Moose95]

MAC,
Sorry, I really don't remember the thread size, I may have been just lucky that of the first two nuts I tried one of them went on like it was factory. Have you tried the link on Kawasaki's web site, the parts index? I think it's www.buykawasaki.com for the main menu. Good Luck!

 

[CMcCarthy]

The answer is 12mm x 1.25 thread pitch. I bought 2 at AutoZone in the HELP! fasteners section. Cost was $0.99 . I threadlocked it to death this time, so maybe it will hold. Loctite blue is good stuff when used in large quantities. However, since I bought a pair, I tossed the other one in my backpack just in case.
-Charles

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