My 2000 -1500Fi Need's new Front Beveled Gear!

dnlaw57 · 08-17-2012, 07:08 PM

My 2000 - 1500Fi has been making a wining noise when I let off the throttle took it to the dealer and they said it sound like it's the Front beveled gear of the drive shaft, check on the price and the dealer quoted me $760.00 for 2 gears and a bearing, I looked online and found it for $602.00 Does anybody know where I can find it Cheaper?

macmac · 08-17-2012, 07:48 PM

Who did you use on line? Most of us use Bike Bandit I think.......

dnlaw57 · 08-17-2012, 08:40 PM

No Kawasakipartshouse.com is cheaper than bikebandit.com

**ringadingh** · 08-17-2012, 11:57 PM

The gears may still be ok if you caught it in time, a new bearing may be all you need. You won't know for sure until you get it apart and take a look.

**MAS Tequila** · 08-18-2012, 08:30 AM

Pull the bevel gear and see which bearing is bad.

I used to get them from a local bearing supplier. Just give them the number on the bearing.

If I remember correctly they were around $20 each here.

MT

**Idaho** · 08-18-2012, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

Pull the bevel gear and see which bearing is bad.

I used to get them from a local bearing supplier. Just give them the number on the bearing.

If I remember correctly they were around $20 each here.

MT

How difficult is this to do? For some reason I was thinking that the engine needed pulled and the case split. Maybe that is needed for the gear and not the bearings?

**ringadingh** · 08-18-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Idaho

How difficult is this to do? For some reason I was thinking that the engine needed pulled and the case split. Maybe that is needed for the gear and not the bearings?

You have to remove the rear wheel, LH engine sidecover, final drive and driveshaft, then you will be able to get at it. there should be no need to pull the motor.

dnlaw57 · 08-18-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

you have to remove the rear wheel, lh engine sidecover, final drive and driveshaft, then you will be able to get at it. There should be no need to pull the motor.

good!,

dnlaw57 · 08-22-2012, 10:15 PM

Idaho, I am probably going to by one of your Idaho jack adapters so I can tear my nomad down and see if it's the bearing or the beveled gears {Hopefully it's just the bearing}. How much did you say you are selling them for?

**Idaho** · 08-22-2012, 11:24 PM

dnlaw, sorry I missed your question. The adapter is $45 plus $15 shipping to the lower 48. You can't use it for this job though. As I understand it after you get the rear wheel and swing arm off you need to unbolt the engine from the frame and jack up the engine about 3/4 inch to get to another bolt. My adapter would be in the way.

I will sell you one for when you change oil, or tires, or bleed brakes, or just about any other maintenance or cleaning that your heart desires. :-)

dnlaw57 · 08-23-2012, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Idaho

dnlaw, sorry I missed your question. The adapter is $45 plus $15 shipping to the lower 48. You can't use it for this job though. As I understand it after you get the rear wheel and swing arm off you need to unbolt the engine from the frame and jack up the engine about 3/4 inch to get to another bolt. My adapter would be in the way.

I will sell you one for when you change oil, or tires, or bleed brakes, or just about any other maintenance or cleaning that your heart desires. :-)

Ringadingh, Do I Have to do this to change the Bevel Gears and or Bearing?

**ringadingh** · 08-23-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dnlaw57

Ringadingh, Do I Have to do this to change the Bevel Gears and or Bearing?

Do what, I don't understand what you mean.

dnlaw57 · 08-23-2012, 07:26 PM

I'm sorry Ringadingh, I was asking if I had to tear it apart like Idaho said! "I'm still Farly new at this".

usranger74 · 08-23-2012, 12:02 AM

I would not buy any part from any place w/o cking this site as well.

http://www.ronayers.com/

**MAS Tequila** · 08-23-2012, 11:54 AM

Yes there is a good bit of tear down involved. You have to pull the rear wheel so you can drop the swingarm and disconnect the driveshaft. It's either that or pull the motor.

Most likely it is the bearing behind the inspection cover. Once the bevel gear drive is removed,if you shake it and it rattles it will be this bearing. To remove it without special tools loosen the bolt behind the inspection cover while holding the nut inside the gear the driveshaft attaches to. Then just disassemble and take the bearing to your local bearing distributor to match up. It will be less than $20.00, or you can pay more and get it from Kaw or Ron Ayers, Bike Bandit, etc.

If it is the bearing on the output, you WILL need a bearing seperator or take it and have it pressed off and on.

$20 for each bearing and $26 for the gasket and several hours of your time or over $1000 to have the stealership or any shop fix it.

You can call me at 561-210-3399 with questions.

A friend is dropping off his 03 Meanstreak tonight with the same problem. I'll replace the bearings for him and save him a bunch of $$$.

MT

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MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Pull the bevel gear and see which bearing is bad. I used to get them from a local bearing supplier. Just give them the number on the bearing. If I remember correctly they were around $20 each here. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	dnlaw, sorry I missed your question. The adapter is $45 plus $15 shipping to the lower 48. You can't use it for this job though. As I understand it after you get the rear wheel and swing arm off you need to unbolt the engine from the frame and jack up the engine about 3/4 inch to get to another bolt. My adapter would be in the way. I will sell you one for when you change oil, or tires, or bleed brakes, or just about any other maintenance or cleaning that your heart desires. :-) __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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08-17-2012, 08:40 PM	#3
dnlaw57 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Stephens City, Virginia Posts: 56	No Kawasakipartshouse.com is cheaper than bikebandit.com
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dnlaw57 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Stephens City, Virginia Posts: 56	Idaho, I am probably going to by one of your Idaho jack adapters so I can tear my nomad down and see if it's the bearing or the beveled gears {Hopefully it's just the bearing}. How much did you say you are selling them for?
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08-23-2012, 07:26 PM	#13
dnlaw57 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Stephens City, Virginia Posts: 56	I'm sorry Ringadingh, I was asking if I had to tear it apart like Idaho said! "I'm still Farly new at this".
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08-23-2012, 11:54 AM	#15
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Yes there is a good bit of tear down involved. You have to pull the rear wheel so you can drop the swingarm and disconnect the driveshaft. It's either that or pull the motor. Most likely it is the bearing behind the inspection cover. Once the bevel gear drive is removed,if you shake it and it rattles it will be this bearing. To remove it without special tools loosen the bolt behind the inspection cover while holding the nut inside the gear the driveshaft attaches to. Then just disassemble and take the bearing to your local bearing distributor to match up. It will be less than $20.00, or you can pay more and get it from Kaw or Ron Ayers, Bike Bandit, etc. If it is the bearing on the output, you WILL need a bearing seperator or take it and have it pressed off and on. $20 for each bearing and $26 for the gasket and several hours of your time or over $1000 to have the stealership or any shop fix it. You can call me at 561-210-3399 with questions. A friend is dropping off his 03 Meanstreak tonight with the same problem. I'll replace the bearings for him and save him a bunch of $$$. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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