Steering issue...do I have to remove my engine ?

[wpginvader]

Okay so here is the problem.

The steering arm going to the joint under the motor has a rubber ball and it's connected by two metal brackets the top bracket broke and the rubber bushing is gone. Now I got one off my parts sled but here is the kicker those brackets are held in by two bolts well the nuts for those bolts are behind the plate on the firewall....well one nut rotted away and now I can't bolt up that bracket anymore any ideas.


I think I might have to remove my engine to fix this problem.

Any info on how to remove my engine ? 1979 Kawasaki invader ?

[JosephNiemi]

got a clutch puller?  i still need one of those for kawi cluthes

drain the coolant and disconnect hoses
disconnect and plug oil/fuel lines
unplug wires and remove temp sensor
with the clutch off,  there are 4 bolts by the PTO
2 bolts on the recoil side mount and pull it out

i usually take silencers, carbs and pipes out first

[jimvw57]

The only way to get to it is to pull the motor. Exactly why I tell people to lube up that lower mount when the motor is out for crank seals. Te top of the steering post is also prone to rust and breaking if the sled sits outside all year round. Breaks just below the splines that hold the handlebars in place.

Also a good idea to drop the ski spindles and lube them up real good. Makes steering a lot easier.

[gixxer6]

If you are pulling the motor, change the crank seals while its out.  Become a supporting member and you will have access to all of the shop and parts manuals.  Well worth the price of admission.  And a must when tearing down the engine.