Topic: Definitely an "Other Bike Topic" Looking For Kawasaki F9 350 Info.

[bill440cars]

        Getting ready to pull the flywheel of of my Kaw 350 as part of my troubleshooting the ignition on it and my manual (a Clymer) doesn't give the torque value for the flywheel nut. Years ago, I'd just grab the hand impact and give it a few whacks with a hammer. Then, about 8 yrs ago, I did that and cranked the flange on the flywheel. So, I started not tightening it so much and I started shearing the flywheel keys. So, Lesson Learned (FINALLY!) and now I use a strap wrench to hold the flywheel and torque the nut. I've looked all through the Clymer manual for it and it just isn't there. Anybody?

                                    Later on, Bill  

[dusterdude]

bill,we are sorry we are unable to help you,but alas it is friday and we dont use our brains on fridays,try us again on tuesday.thanks for your support.

[malcolmgb]

just a thought Bill if you go to http://www.bikepics.com there are three owners on there, you could try e-mailing them to see if they have a manual with the information for you.

[bill440cars]

bill,we are sorry we are unable to help you,but alas it is friday and we dont use our brains on fridays,try us again on tuesday.thanks for your support.

     Man, I can't believe my timing! One would think that I'd been around here long enough to have figured that out, wouldn't one?   Actually, I kinda figured that it might take some folks form "Tuesday to Thursday" just to recuperate from "The Friday to Monday Thing!"    So, from where I see it, I'm liable to have a hard time catching someone who might be able to help me.

                                Later on, Bill  

[bill440cars]

just a thought Bill if you go to http://www.bikepics.com there are three owners on there, you could try e-mailing them to see if they have a manual with the information for you.

         Thanks for that malcolm, I'll definitely check into that.

                                    Later on, Bill

[dusterdude]

bill,we are sorry we are unable to help you,but alas it is friday and we dont use our brains on fridays,try us again on tuesday.thanks for your support.

     Man, I can't believe my timing! One would think that I'd been around here long enough to have figured that out, wouldn't one?   Actually, I kinda figured that it might take some folks form "Tuesday to Thursday" just to recuperate from "The Friday to Monday Thing!"    So, from where I see it, I'm liable to have a hard time catching someone who might be able to help me.

                                Later on, Bill  

very true.

[DarkRider]

just to be a smart ass on ya here Bill....wheres pics of this bike? lol

[bill440cars]

just to be a smart ass on ya here Bill....wheres pics of this bike? lol

          Ya Tryin' To Start Something? Just kidding Chris.
     I don't remember if I have a picture yet. If I don't , you'll have to
     wait for me to finish taking the pictures up on my "Wal Mart
     Disposable".

                                     Later on, Bill

[malcolmgb]

hey Bill I know you are not too keen on this new technology thing, how about a charcoal sketch 

[bill440cars]

hey Bill I know you are not too keen on this new technology thing, how about a charcoal sketch 

             

              There's one in every crowd (except here, there's a crowd in every one! As soon as I can, I'll put something on here. You all  will just have to wait and see if it's "Charcoal" or................an actual "Picture"! Til then,      Bill    

[bill440cars]

        I thought I had a picture of this bike, I haven't found it yet though. I'm also gonna have to do something about the kick starter too, it is a bit "floppy". I might be able to add bushing, if I can't find another one cheap enough. This is what it looks like.

       

[bill440cars]

         I have seen a couple of those kickstarters on ebay but, they were a little high for me though. Isn't that always the way?

                                        Later on, Bill

[malcolmgb]

hi Bill, sorry unable to help with parts but what is "floppy" the spline fitting or the knuckle part?

[bill440cars]

          Hey Malcolm, the knuckle is the problem. I really need to look at the shouldered bolt to see if thats where the main wear is or if it's the kick starter it's self. I've seen the bolts on ebay recently just before I had to leave the house and didn't catch it in time to get one. May end up trying to put in a couple of bushings. Thankfully, the shaft and that part of the kick starter is good. What do ya think?

                                     Later on, Bill

[malcolmgb]

maybe with the correct replacement bolt you will be good to go, I see there is a spacer shown on the drawing too, could that be an issue?