gear shift lever bush?

edd · Nearly there... Joined: 06 Jul 2005 Karma :

Any ideas as to where I'd be able to get a bush for the inside of a kawasaki z550f gear lever. Thats not very well described, but I mean the bush that fits inside the swivelling part of the gear shift lever, mine is severely worn.
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Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

There's DK Motorcycle Spares
https://stores.ebay.co.uk/DK-Motorcycle-Spares_Kawasaki_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ5QQftidZ2QQtZkm

...or LM Spares
https://www.lm-spares.co.uk/acatalog/Kawasaki.html

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edd · Nearly there... Joined: 06 Jul 2005 Karma :

Thanks mate, but those are both breakers, I was thinking that a bush of this size couldnt possibly be that expensive new, and from a breakers they only sell complete gear lever assemblies. Could anyone suggest where I could get a new bush for it online? (I realise I could probably go to a kwak dealer but im not at home and dont know what the bike shops are like round here)
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Marci · Brolly Dolly Joined: 01 Sep 2005 Karma :

Can u get me a photo of the specific bit you mean...?
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Vincent · Banned Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

You might find it cheaper to buy a good used replacement than paying somebody to ream out the lever and make a bush for it.

edd · Nearly there... Joined: 06 Jul 2005 Karma :

I dont think it needs a special bush making, there is a bush in there already it is just very worn. I could make a new one myself if I really had to but Id rather just be able to knock the current one out and bang a new one in. Ive got a picture of another lever here which demonstrates that i mean. (the red arrow is pointing to the bush)
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Vincent · Banned Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

Try Cradley Heath Kawasaki, if anyone will know if it's replaceable they will, you can order on line too. Wish mine had a bush, once it's worn it's new lever time Sad

Marci · Brolly Dolly Joined: 01 Sep 2005 Karma :

Measure OD and ID of bush, head down to B&Q or plumbing supplier and look thru the nylon piping section, see if anything matches it. If so, just use that cut down to size.
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edd · Nearly there... Joined: 06 Jul 2005 Karma :

Thats a good idea marci I was thinking of making an alumiuium one but nylon would be easier. Thumbs Up

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Resurrection · Ballast Boy Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Karma :

Try a breakers?

Might work out easier and cheaper!

Res
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Bezzer · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Karma :

Same as a Bandit, can't buy the bush have to buy the whole lever for £30 odd. Sad

Don't use nylon it's too soft it will give and wear and soon be sloppy again. If you can't get a decent hard abs type plastic then alloy or brass is a better bet, made a couple of Bandit ones in brass ad they've been fine.
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Jenks · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 May 2006 Karma :

unless you can get the same off a different bike? - not 100% sure.
but like gz /gs?
ect ect
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edd · Nearly there... Joined: 06 Jul 2005 Karma :

Ive made a brass one today, works a treat. Thanks for the help guys. Thumbs Up

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