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KIPS Gear

Posted: 04:00 pm Jan 13 2012
by Rjcapt
I pulled my exhaust valve apart to send the cyl out for Replating, and I found the gear that bolts to the LH side of the shaft has a broken tooth at the very end.

Anyone have a spare they would like to get rid of? I found them new for $65, so I figured I'd try to source a used one. It would probably be fine the way it is, but I'll most likely replace it anyway.

Thanks

Posted: 11:51 am Jan 14 2012
by OLHILLBILLY
From what I understand , it will work fine with a tooth missing on either end. But your best bet for a cheaper replacement would be to watch Ebay.
Be sure and remove the little pipe thread plug on the front of the cylinder before you send it off for replate. If you don't, they will, and you won't get it back. Seen many :sad: stories about that happening.

Posted: 01:06 pm Jan 14 2012
by Frysk
Bikebandit should have Kips gears I asume ?

Posted: 03:52 pm Jan 15 2012
by Rjcapt
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OLHILLBILLY wrote:From what I understand , it will work fine with a tooth missing on either end. But your best bet for a cheaper replacement would be to watch Ebay.
Be sure and remove the little pipe thread plug on the front of the cylinder before you send it off for replate. If you don't, they will, and you won't get it back. Seen many :sad: stories about that happening.
If you mean the plug with the doing in it, got that. If not, I may be looking for a new one as I've already sent it....

I've been checking eBay with no luck. I'll probably try it as is and see what happens.. Worst case I can change it out afterwards.

Posted: 03:53 pm Jan 15 2012
by Rjcapt
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Frysk wrote:Bikebandit should have Kips gears I asume ?
They do. I was just trying to go a little cheaper than $60+....

Posted: 04:40 pm Jan 15 2012
by Frysk
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Frysk wrote:Bikebandit should have Kips gears I asume ?
They do. I was just trying to go a little cheaper than $60+....
I totaly understand, new OEM Kawasaki parts are realy overpriced!

Posted: 01:45 am Jan 16 2012
by scheckaet
i've run mine for the past 4 years like that. save your 60 bux and go ride :wink: