Need to put my wheels back on later on today, and I need to know the torque specs for the four 10mm bolts that clamp down on the axle, and the spec for the axle itself.

Was just wondering if maybe somebody could flip open their service manual and copy paste the numbers in for me, as I haven't had a chance to get a hold of one just yet

I'd also like to know how the hell you folks get the axle back in there. It's like a ****ing puzzle, the spedo, axle, this little washer that loves to fall off, AND brake rotor all need to line up in perfect synchronization for the wheel to actually slip in, and we all know how hard it is to line up the rotor as it stands, let alone all that other crap.

 

I just tightened the bolts up in a criss cross fashion as tight as i could without stripping them. And the axle i just did until it was snug. I check them all quite often.

As for the puzzle, I did it with great patience

 

Take a flat head screw driver and gently pry the brake pads as far apart as you can, this will help greatly. Also I stuck the speedo hook-up to the tire while the tire was still on the ground, stayed put for reinstall.

 

Well, I got everything back on, but the brakes seem to scrape more than they did before taking the wheels off.

Any ideas as to why?

 

Is the search function broke?

https://www.kawasakiforums.com/m_54957/tm.htm

 

Remember to tighten the axle fully first, THEN seat the axle, THEN tighten the pinch bolts. It can not be done in any other order.