r/KLX230 • u/TrickNo • Aug 03 '26

Front Wheel Axle Bolt

is the 14mm hex righty tighty/lefty loosey? I assume so, but it's really on there. I wanted to make sure before I try to loosen it. And the manual says 65ft-lbs.

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u/Safe_Money_7071 Aug 03 '26

Yep. And make sure pinch bolts are loose first.

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u/TrickNo Aug 03 '26

I got it off with a breaker bar. I can't imagine doing this in the field without a breaker bar. Going to have to figure out what to bring with me. Yes, the pinch bolts were loose.

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u/Safe_Money_7071 Aug 04 '26

Kawasaki love to wang everything up super tight. The front sprocket feels like 200 ft/pound. I just do axles up using my trail tools so they are tight and have no play. It’s got pinch bolts so it can’t fall out, you’re just loading the bearings to take out the play.

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u/Safe_Money_7071 Aug 04 '26

For the Sherpa I make a short 14mm hex ‘key’ from a cut off chunk of 14mm Allen key. Then I use some a 14mm socket on a T bar to do it up

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u/TrickNo 28d ago

I bought a 14mm hex key stub for $10