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I just bought some spools for my 15 N1k, they say they are for the bike but upon bolting them on i see the bolts are to large, not the typical kawi size that my zx10's & zx14's had

 

[trublupsu94]

I just bought some spools for my 15 N1k, they say they are for the bike but upon bolting them on i see the bolts are to large, not the typical kawi size that my zx10's & zx14's had

You need 8mm (i believe) spools that are small if you want to leave them on the bike. We have issues the exhaust hitting the normal sized spools when the suspension is compressed. Lots of threads on here about the spool issues. I would recommend a search and then get a brand you know that will work 100% if you want to leave them on. I got the ones pitbull recommends when I bought my rear stand.

 

[ben37]

I got the vortex spools 8mm and they work good if that can help

 

[Mikey1000]

The spools for '14 & on were changed to 8 mm.

 

[mrsand]

T-Rex Racing

I got the T-Rex spools (8mm) and their racing stands...so so good....

 

[bikreligion]

my 2013 takes 10 mm spools,threads right into the frame

 

[Hornblower]

For anyone interested...I have a set of black Keiti Mini-Spools (8mm, P/N BB280K) for sale. I went with larger spools since my aftermarket slip-on's allow the larger size. They are in great shape except for scratches where the stand touches which, of course, will happen to all spools the first time you use them. My price is $12 Shipped in CONUS.

 

[MrGreen]

10mm

I have these on my 2012..

KAWASAKI 10mm Race Stand Stoppers Black

 

[Jeckler]

Maybe on the earlier ones, but not '14-on, they're 8mm

 

[mrsand]

8mm--for 2014 Ninja

Yes 8mm for 2014 Ninja1000

 

[BackStabber]

8mm 2014 and up The keiti mini works great for 2014 and up with standard exhaust.

http://www.amazon.com/Keiti-Swingarm-Spool-Black-BB280K/dp/B0036G3JAS
$13.41

If you see my post here you will see pictures

http://www.kawasakininja1000.com/fo...odifications/5521-fender-eliminator-done.html

 

[Hornblower]

Well, BackStabber, I can see now where your name came from. Thanks to your Amazon reference, I guess my previous post to sell my Keiti spools for $12 is a moot point. Considering I paid exactly $16.38 for mine, I thought selling for $12 shipped would be a fair deal. Of course, I could give them away and maybe I'll do that but not just yet.

 

[BackStabber]

Sorry dude wasnt my goal

 

[CoOlSlY]

Finally, so many threads but no definite answer: Does the mini-Keiti clears everything if left on the bike? Thanx

 

[Ishikawa]

Finally, so many threads but no definite answer: Does the mini-Keiti clears everything if left on the bike? Thanx

YES!
Keiti mini's 8mm right now on my 2015 N1K,

• threads smeared with loctite because they stay there.
• with the stock exhaust cans in place.
• completely clears the exhaust cans on suspension compression.

...your welcome

 

[VEGA]

Hate to be a pain in the *** with this topic but I have a 2012 Kawasaki zx10r abs does anyone know what size spool pieces I need for the front and back ?

 

[Slower and Slower]

Hate to be a pain in the *** with this topic but I have a 2012 Kawasaki zx10r abs does anyone know what size spool pieces I need for the front and back ?

You confuse me with 'front and back', but if you are asking for the paddock stand lifting spool bolt size, this site indicated for your bike and it's age, 10 mm with 1.25mm thread pitch.

LighTech Anodized Swing-Arm Spools - M10 x 1.25 (Kawasaki) - OPPRACING Products

Rob.

 

[kenors]

Spool bolt size on '11-'13 = 10mm. '14-now = 8mm.
On all '11-'19 you've got 29mm to work with with stock exhausts. That gives me 3-4mm clearance.

 

[OCL]

I gave up on spools for my Ninja. I just use these standard mounts that came on my PitBull Stand. Prop it up against the spool mounting bosses and use them as stoppers. Works every time. No fear of scratching my swing arm. No fear of those spools hitting stock exhaust. Kawasaki just placed those twin exhaust too close to the swing arm because it looks better like that. It is what it is and these items work just as good.