rex 1200 frame bolts gone

[bobster1100]

hello, my better half(gail) has an 08 rex1200 and was complaing of poor handling and a rattle, when i went to check i found the 2 bolts from the top of the right hand frame cradle had come out and one was trapped behind the radiator causing the rattle. has any one come across this? bobby.

[Burchy]

Happened to me as well. Rather than pay Kawasaki prices I just bought some Stainless ones on eBay. Much cheaper and look nicer as well

Part number is 921501690

They are M10 x 30. Thing is I can't remember if they are fine thread (1.25) or standard (1.50) I reckon they are 1.25, 'cos I wouldn't have bought them if I could have used the ones in my bolt box which are 1.50

Have a looksee here

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M10-x-1-25P-Fine-Pitch-Cap-Head-Socket-Screw-Allen-Bolt-Steel-Grade-12-9-/300743125061?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Nails_Fixing_MJ&var=&hash=item4605afe845

[bigbol]

I once had an engine frame bolt fall out from underneath my Z900a4. I'd not noticed any difference until an anorak told me it was missing and which bolt I must use with the right nut and it would be a right pig to do and I'd have to remove the zorsts. A rummage through the odds and ends box and I found something suitable. I used a pencil with a blob of blue tak with nut stuck to blue tak to feed up between the left hand tubes and 10mins it was done. So it's not an OEM part, so what I want to ride it not pamper it. 3 years later and it's still there.

[bobster1100]

i have an 06 rex1200 myself so i pinched the bolts out of it to get her going, i have got replacements from kawasaki now to put back. they are fine threads, but i thought it was unusual for frame bolts to drop out, maybe the are checked at main service, i have always serviced it but you cant check every nut and bolt, thanks, bobby

[lightspeed]

Checking all the frame/mounting bolts should be at least an annual thing. Vibration is the #1 enemy of properly snugged bolts.

[brakeline]

Yeah Lights, I check mine awe the time.

[lightspeed]

I'm sure

[philc57]

I check my nuts quite regular

[brakeline]

Most of us prob do.