Weird play in the shifter peg?

bshelton · November 7th, 2013, 07:59 AM

I just picked up a 250 for my wife, and the play in the shifter is unusually high. Is it just like this on all Ninjettes? Also, anyone know the thread size of the bolt that bolts the rear brakes to the bike? The PO lost the one to this one when he was replacing the pads.

cuong-nutz · November 7th, 2013, 08:09 AM

How much play are you seeing? You might want to make sure that the teeth on the shifter are not worn or stripped and that the bolt for the clamp is torqued down properly. Also, the ball joint might be worn if there is no freeplay in the shifter shaft. Shifter rod nuts secure?

b rad · November 12th, 2013, 06:59 PM

Check all the joints in the shift linkage by pinching them between your fingers and wiggling with the other hand. You will quickly get an idea what you are feeling.
Also, the shift shaft passes through the sprocket cover. There is a bushing in the cover that supports the shift shaft. Check to make sure it hasnt walked out or gone missing.

Motofool · November 12th, 2013, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bshelton

..........Also, anyone know the thread size of the bolt that bolts the rear brakes to the bike? The PO lost the one to this one when he was replacing the pads.

That is Kawasaki part 120S0820, which is an special M8x20 mm.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1996-Kawasak...-/171054682184

November 7th, 2013, 07:59 AM	#1
bshelton ninjette.org member Name: Brandon Location: Omaha Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 06 Ninjette, 99 Triumph Sprint ST Posts: 11	Weird play in the shifter peg? I just picked up a 250 for my wife, and the play in the shifter is unusually high. Is it just like this on all Ninjettes? Also, anyone know the thread size of the bolt that bolts the rear brakes to the bike? The PO lost the one to this one when he was replacing the pads.

November 7th, 2013, 08:09 AM	#2
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	How much play are you seeing? You might want to make sure that the teeth on the shifter are not worn or stripped and that the bolt for the clamp is torqued down properly. Also, the ball joint might be worn if there is no freeplay in the shifter shaft. Shifter rod nuts secure? __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

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November 12th, 2013, 06:59 PM	#3
b rad ninjette.org newbie Name: brandon Location: sacramento Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): ZX600e, Husky 610 motard, ex250 track, cb550 project Posts: 4	Check all the joints in the shift linkage by pinching them between your fingers and wiggling with the other hand. You will quickly get an idea what you are feeling. Also, the shift shaft passes through the sprocket cover. There is a bushing in the cover that supports the shift shaft. Check to make sure it hasnt walked out or gone missing.