My shift lever fell!

LR1914 · September 30th, 2013, 10:43 AM

So I was riding to work this morning, and I went to shift up and didn't find the shifter. I looked down, and it was hanging by a thread, seemed like.

I pulled over into a parking lot, killed the engine, and took a look:

Is this an easy fix? The kickstand spring also popped out, so if I put the stand up, it will fall right back down.

Ugh.

csmith12 · September 30th, 2013, 10:47 AM

Well... 2 things;

Put the spring back in place.
Get a new bolt to hold your shifter on.

Both very simple fixes, will take you longer to find a bolt than to do the repair.

alex.s · September 30th, 2013, 10:48 AM

bike is totaled.

lgk · September 30th, 2013, 10:54 AM

you'll need to get the part from the kawasaki parts dealer.

i've tried to find an equivalent at the hardware store but its a no go.

always re tighten those parts blue loctite.
and check then when you change the oil.

LR1914 · September 30th, 2013, 11:16 AM

Thanks for the replies, guys.

And LOL, alex

LR1914 · September 30th, 2013, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Well... 2 things;

Put the spring back in place.
Get a new bolt to hold your shifter on.

Both very simple fixes, will take you longer to find a bolt than to do the repair.

On my picture, can you tell me where the shifter bolt goes?

I've honestly never looked at it when it was in place.

csmith12 · September 30th, 2013, 11:23 AM

Here you go! See the red circle.

Alex · September 30th, 2013, 11:27 AM

Relatively common problem, with that bolt loosening. When you replace it, loctite is your friend.

LR1914 · September 30th, 2013, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Here you go! See the red circle.

Dude, you're awesome. Thanks!!

CC Cowboy · September 30th, 2013, 12:13 PM

Maintenance! It can save your life.

Motofool · September 30th, 2013, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LR1914

..........I've honestly never looked at it when it was in place.

However, it is a pivot that should be disassembled, cleaned and lubricated periodically, together with the other two ball links.

Old Lemon · September 30th, 2013, 12:43 PM

been there done that lol.

luckily i found my bolt in the street and i was good to go

Panda · September 30th, 2013, 06:42 PM

You can find the shift lever bolt at the hardware store. Its a metric bolt. I forget the size. When you put the spring back on be sure not to bend it out of whack or it won't have the proper tension when the kickstand is up.

LR1914 · October 2nd, 2013, 09:27 AM

Finally got to it yesterday afternoon.

It really did take me longer to look for the bolt than to put it on.

Thanks a lot for your help, guys!!

lgk · October 2nd, 2013, 09:31 AM

do you buy a spare for next time?

September 30th, 2013, 10:47 AM	#2
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September 30th, 2013, 10:54 AM	#4
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	you'll need to get the part from the kawasaki parts dealer. i've tried to find an equivalent at the hardware store but its a no go. always re tighten those parts blue loctite. and check then when you change the oil. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

September 30th, 2013, 11:27 AM	#8
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September 30th, 2013, 12:13 PM	#10
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September 30th, 2013, 11:16 AM	#5
LR1914 ninjette.org member Name: Luis Location: Albuquerque Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 47	Thanks for the replies, guys. And LOL, alex

September 30th, 2013, 12:43 PM	#12
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	been there done that lol. luckily i found my bolt in the street and i was good to go

September 30th, 2013, 06:42 PM	#13
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	You can find the shift lever bolt at the hardware store. Its a metric bolt. I forget the size. When you put the spring back on be sure not to bend it out of whack or it won't have the proper tension when the kickstand is up.

October 2nd, 2013, 09:27 AM	#14
LR1914 ninjette.org member Name: Luis Location: Albuquerque Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 47	Finally got to it yesterday afternoon. It really did take me longer to look for the bolt than to put it on. Thanks a lot for your help, guys!!

October 2nd, 2013, 09:31 AM	#15
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	do you buy a spare for next time? __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

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