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Old August 30th, 2016, 06:15 PM   #4
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That is one of the three long bolts that anchor the engine to the frame:
http://www.ronayers.com/oemparts/a/k...1/engine-mount

Actually, it keeps the frame from bending, as the engine is a load bearing element of the frame.

You need Kawasaki part 92015-1180, which is a flanged M10x1.25 mm hexagonal nut (external diameter of bolt is 10mm with a pitch of 1.25 mm).

Use a 14mm socket and apply a torque value of 24 ft-lbs.

Although OEM is the correct grade, any temporary nut will keep the bolt from damaging its thread due to vibration and backing out.
I have found good quality hardware at PepBoys.

The bolt is what does the shearing resistance, while the nut keeps it in place while reduces overall vibrations.
If I remember correctly, there is room for two nuts there.

Check the one for the lower bolt as well.
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