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Offline Bidule

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KX 85 Crankshaft
« on: May 24, 2016, 01:15:48 PM »
Hi guys

How many man hours does it takes to replace a KX85 crankshaft once the engine is removed and on the workbench ?
I called my Kawasaki dealer today and he told me 5-6 hours ?  It this really that long ? Seems a bit excessive to me.

I never did that job before, not sure if i should just buy the case splitter and give it a shot.   :?
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Offline reklessj

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Re: KX 85 Crankshaft
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2016, 01:28:21 PM »
Save your self money, buy the splitter and manual and do it yourself
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Offline sandblaster

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Re: KX 85 Crankshaft
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2016, 03:04:51 PM »
We spend that many hours or more just getting the aluminum ready for a rebuild.

http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=1144



Makes you wonder what they leave behind on their builds..

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The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: KX 85 Crankshaft
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2016, 03:08:09 PM »
Quote from: sandblaster on May 24, 2016, 03:04:51 PM
We spend that many hours or more just getting the aluminum ready for a rebuild.

http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=1144



Makes you wonder what they leave behind on their builds..


yeah well you are special Blaster :wink:
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My rides: 1994 KX500, 1988 T4, 1998, ZXI 1100 JETSKI, 2003 MOUNTAIN CAT 900
WIFES (Baby Fiver) rides: 2004 KTM 105SX,1992 LT250R, 1995 ZXI 900 JETSKI,  2011 RMK 600
SONS ride: 1995 YZ125,2002 RM 250
other rides: 2007 RMZ450 RC Ediition, 2003 RMK700
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