650/X-2 650sx handle pole slop

[eolesley]

I have a 1991 650sx with a lot of play in the handle pole. I have heard that you can buy after market bushings and drill out the holes in the pole to fit them. However, I can not find these bushings at dennis kirk or anywhere. Are they not 650sx specific? Is there any other recommended way of fixing this? Any information would be helpful. Thanks

 

[kevbo]

They use to make aftermarket nylon bushings for Kawasakis. I did not like them because you had to drill a 7/8" hole and it was hard to keep them straight. You may be able to use bushings from a 750SXI. They look thinner (easier to drill) than the old aftermarket bushings.

 

[SUPERJET-113]

I used to have about 10 new sets of the OEM 650SX pole bushings, but gave them away to friends that needed them for their sloppy POS 650SX poles.

I have 1 new OEM bushing right here in my junk drawer. Ill look and see if I can find another one.

 

[eolesley]

Thanks for the responses! Is it usually just the bushings that get the slop or the poles themselves?

 

[kevbo]

There are no bushings in 650-750sx, they started using them on the 1995 750sxi.