Removing handguards - new lever pivot bolts?
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Removing handguards - new lever pivot bolts?
I'm working on replacing the stock handguards with bark busters. I noticed the mounting bolt doubles as the pivot bolts for the clutch and brake levers. I'd like to replace that goofy bolt with a regular shoulder bolt. I'd stop by my dealer to figure it out but they never have anything in stock. Can anyone tell me which bolts to buy? Will the pivot bolts off of a kx125/250 work?
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I actually like the way the stock plastic handguards offer some mud and dust protection for the lever pivot point.
When I switched to barkbusters I cut the handguards down all the way to the lever, keeping just the part the bolts went through, pretty much.
When I switched to barkbusters I cut the handguards down all the way to the lever, keeping just the part the bolts went through, pretty much.
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I found black,low profile allen head bolts and brass sleeve bushings that fit the bolts (inside diameter) and the clutch/brake perches. The bolt/bushing fit is not perfect, but close enough. And, the bushings are too long and had to be cut (I used a little xacto saw).
Found it all at Ace Hdware for about maybe 6 dollars - works fine - just a little bit of jiggly lever slop.
Found it all at Ace Hdware for about maybe 6 dollars - works fine - just a little bit of jiggly lever slop.
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I found an aftermarket ball bearing perch and lever kit on fleabay for about $30, if you want to go that route. I was planning to get one, but have not made it that far on the list yet. And if you are running handguards, you should not break the new lever.
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