I have a 2001 (i think) Kawasaki Lakota. It's been sitting for a couple years now and i'm wanting to fix it. The crank case is busted from the chain coming off and the bolts are stuck in the swingarm and need to be drilled out. I'm not a mechanic so i dont know what all im going to need to fix it. I know i'll need a new crank case, new chain, oil and oil filter, drain the old gas out of it, and a new battery. Does anyone know if i'll have to have it worked on, or if i buy the stuff to fix it, will it even start up once i replace everything? Would it just be better to sell it in the condition that its in for a down payment on another quad or or just fix it and ride the hell out of it?

 

Well, the exact same thing happend to me. Just order the new crankcase cover off of Bikebandit (Already found it for you) It is schematic number 14090, it cost $27.90. [Surprisingly] And then you have to order the seals and gaskets. The seals are schematic numbers 92050, 92049, and 92049A. And the gasket schematic number is 11060 and is found here.

All in all, it's not too bad of a job. All you have to do, is remove the peg, remove the chain "cover", remove the front sprocket, the shif lever and reverse cable, then all the bolts to the cover. You will need to tap the cover off from the other side [there should be a place to stick a looooong screwdriver, so you can TAP it out] After the tapping, it comes off easy. The old gasket will probably stick to it, so you have to take rub it off. And also to get all the gasket off [and on] you need to take off the five bolts holding in the actual tranny. Once you take those bolts off, you have to unscrew the "bearing". It's the sleeve poking out. It should unscrew real easy. once that is off, then you should beable to take the tranny holder off, and take the rest of the gasket on. And thats it, just put the new gaskets, ect. back on. And if possible, try not to use an air-powered drill on the front sprocket. It MIGHT damage the gears. But sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. And also, to take the front sprocket, there is a washer that flattens out on one side, make to flatten that out, and it should come right off. Umm, yeah, if you DO go through with this, and have any more questions or problems, go ahead and email me at dirtbike10@Gmail.com

I happen to be doing this project right now. It sucks how the Lakota has that problem, first off the chain always coming off, and second: the crappy way it is designed. Oh well... Hope this helps man.

Z

Oh, and heres a few pics of mine for all to view...

Here's one
Second one
Uno mas after this one
And here we are.

 

Basically do what baseball said but you dont need to replace the cases like you think, its just a $45 cover. You will need the transmission cover, reverse shaft seel, shifter seal, countershaft seal, shift shaft collar and transmission cover gasket to do the job and of course oil of your choice(i like amsoil 20-50). Putting the new cover on is pritty easy, just take your time and watch how everything goes togther and comes appart. Also, when you get the new cover just grind off that stupid peice that breaks on these (dumb design). anyways, if you do that then you shouldnt have any problems after. Jason

 

Its been a while since i checked this forum, but thanks guys for the help!

 

Holeshotz:

What did you do with the stock axle?

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: NTHEWND

Holeshotz:



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My stock axle? Its laying around somewhere in my garage or yard.

 

Thanks for the reply holeshotz:

My brother has a stock Lakota and the axle and hubs are simply wore out. When we jack up the rear of the machine the rear tires sort of 'wiggle' on the axle. We think the splines and hubs are simply wore out. We really didn't want to buy new, high $$$ aftermarket stuff and was looking for used stuff that someone has 'upgraded'. But if your parts are laying out in the yard, they might not be any good.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: NTHEWND

Thanks for the reply holeshotz:



My brother has a stock Lakota and the axle and hubs are simply wore out. When we jack up the rear of the machine the rear tires sort of 'wiggle' on the axle. We think the splines and hubs are simply wore out. We really didn't want to buy new, high $$$ aftermarket stuff and was looking for used stuff that someone has 'upgraded'. But if your parts are laying out in the yard, they might not be any good.</end quote></div>


yo man i might still have my stock axle...shes like brand new too cuz i rip everything off my quad like the first 2 months after i had it...so it has like no riding time on it...ya aftermarket parts can def get up there in $$$$...ill let ya know man...

 

It's been a while since I've been here. You still got the stock axle?

I sent you a PM a while ago.