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Offline Derekfumi

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Can newer clutch covers work on older models?
« on: April 08, 2012, 02:49:27 AM »
I was wondering if the clutch cover from an 89 KX5 will fit on an 87 KX5? They gaskets are the same part number. Thanks

Offline kwakman

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Re: Can newer clutch covers work on older models?
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2012, 06:09:32 AM »
Yep.
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Offline RoostiusMaximus

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Re: Can newer clutch covers work on older models?
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2012, 01:26:43 AM »
the lower water spiggot is round on the older models, rectangular after, just make sure you have one for the cover you're changing to  :wink:

Offline Derekfumi

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Re: Can newer clutch covers work on older models?
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2012, 11:57:55 AM »
Thanks for the advice.

Offline don46

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Re: Can newer clutch covers work on older models?
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2012, 06:11:41 PM »
not sure about the 87, but some of the older years  had different KIPS actuation arms, no issues as long as you use the one for the year of cylinder
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