Accessory holes in control lever perch.

notsofast · December 7th, 2013, 01:17 PM

On my bike there are holes with threads in the perches of the control levers. I assume they are another one of those things Kawasaki built into the bike for when a newb breaks something.

Does anyone have any idea what the bolt size and pitch are? I unfortunately dont have any extra metric fasteners lying around or Id go figure it out.

I assume they are 10mm but I would rather not make two trips to the shop.

Thanks!

alex.s · December 7th, 2013, 01:37 PM

they are for mirrors, and they are different sizes on left and right if i remember right. one is a 10mm though. they use the same controls on other bikes, so those holes are for when its on a bike that has handle-bar-mounted-mirrors.

alex.s · December 7th, 2013, 01:37 PM

they also make these nifty little plastic things that you can use to see what size and pitch a hole is. it's like $2

notsofast · December 7th, 2013, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

they also make these nifty little plastic things that you can use to see what size and pitch a hole is. it's like $2

I did not know that, thank you! I will probably go get one today.

notsofast · December 7th, 2013, 02:26 PM

edit: found it

Lychee · December 10th, 2013, 05:41 PM

can also use for GPS , phone, go Pro, gyro cup holder.

notsofast · December 10th, 2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Lychee

can also use for GPS , phone, go Pro, gyro cup holder.

Yea, I am using a super tiny mirror at the moment...feels pretty unsafe. I'm probably going to order 07 z1000 mirrors once I confirm they fit these holes. I have a feeling that the 05 ninja 250 and the 07 z1000 use the same control perches.

Lychee · December 11th, 2013, 08:24 AM

why don't you use the stock mirrors? those are pretty good. Track fairings?

notsofast · December 11th, 2013, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lychee

why don't you use the stock mirrors? those are pretty good. Track fairings?

I dont have the stock front end electrics installed, fairing stay was broken from p/o, everything would shake and bounce around on the road.

Chicagobob · December 12th, 2013, 08:27 AM

Very usefule mirror mounts, and they are both standard 10mm, so you can use almost any mirrors ever made, or a GPS or smartphone mount.

notsofast · December 12th, 2013, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chicagobob

Very usefule mirror mounts, and they are both standard 10mm, so you can use almost any mirrors ever made, or a GPS or smartphone mount.

Ty amigo, Chicagobob to the rescue!

December 7th, 2013, 01:17 PM	#1
notsofast ninjette.org member Name: Jon Location: California Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250 Posts: 151	Accessory holes in control lever perch. On my bike there are holes with threads in the perches of the control levers. I assume they are another one of those things Kawasaki built into the bike for when a newb breaks something. Does anyone have any idea what the bolt size and pitch are? I unfortunately dont have any extra metric fasteners lying around or Id go figure it out. I assume they are 10mm but I would rather not make two trips to the shop. Thanks!

December 7th, 2013, 01:37 PM	#2
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	they are for mirrors, and they are different sizes on left and right if i remember right. one is a 10mm though. they use the same controls on other bikes, so those holes are for when its on a bike that has handle-bar-mounted-mirrors. __________________________________________________

December 7th, 2013, 01:37 PM	#3
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	they also make these nifty little plastic things that you can use to see what size and pitch a hole is. it's like $2 __________________________________________________

December 10th, 2013, 05:41 PM	#6
Lychee sail away Name: Jon Location: San Jose Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): gixxer (sold), ninjette (upgrade!) Posts: 964 Blog Entries: 8	can also use for GPS , phone, go Pro, gyro cup holder. __________________________________________________ Unregistered found this post helpful. Track Day Preparation Checklist 1. Financial 2. Mental 3. Physical 4. Gear / Bike

December 11th, 2013, 08:24 AM	#8
Lychee sail away Name: Jon Location: San Jose Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): gixxer (sold), ninjette (upgrade!) Posts: 964 Blog Entries: 8	why don't you use the stock mirrors? those are pretty good. Track fairings? __________________________________________________ Unregistered found this post helpful. Track Day Preparation Checklist 1. Financial 2. Mental 3. Physical 4. Gear / Bike

December 7th, 2013, 02:26 PM	#5
notsofast ninjette.org member Name: Jon Location: California Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250 Posts: 151	edit: found it

December 12th, 2013, 08:27 AM	#10
Chicagobob ninjette.org guru Name: Bob Location: Chicago Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250, 2018 Honda GL1800B Posts: 315	Very usefule mirror mounts, and they are both standard 10mm, so you can use almost any mirrors ever made, or a GPS or smartphone mount.

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