Mudrig150 298 #1 Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) 30$ for one banjo bolt and 4 copper washers. 15$ for shipping even though I could drive to the Kawasaki parts warehouse 5 hours away. The parts aren't even available at any hardware store because they're metric thread and a special setup. I have 48$ in my account, and I'm not spending over half of that on a 1$ bolt and 4 50 cent washers. I swear, this quad is driving me nuts. Edited September 14, 2020 by Mudrig150 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,283 #2 Posted September 14, 2020 Perhaps get the specifications written down and call somebody like KL Jack, Grainger or in particular, McMaster Carr. $15 for shipping is a little on the high side for something so small but it's still a lot better than spending 10 hours on the road. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,515 #3 Posted September 14, 2020 Its all in how you look at it !!!! 10 Hours is alot of GASOLINE 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,283 #4 Posted September 14, 2020 1 minute ago, johnnymag3 said: Its all in how you look at it !!!! 10 Hours is alot of GASOLINE That part is true. It's also a heck of a lot of TIME to be on the road when you could be home working on other things. The last few years I've learned to put a value on things that I do or things that I am buying and try to get that value to be the best I can. It's important that you do not define value strictly by the financial aspect of it. Due to the fact that I work in the construction industry which has been particularly busy I don't have a lot of shop time anymore. I get paid by the hour and the overtime is lovely when the paycheck comes in but it doesn't change the fact that my leisure is greatly interrupted. So I would look at this situation like this. Even if you have a vehicle that is only going to cost you that exact same $15 there is no way that I'm going to be on the road for an entire day and lose even more time in my workshop when I could just as easily have the piece delivered right directly to me. That said, Trina and I are both very frugal people and try to get the most product for the least money whenever possible so I would call the businesses I listed in my first post before I spent the money at the dealer. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,168 #5 Posted September 14, 2020 Be VERY surprising that Mcmaster wouldnt have something that would work --- and shipping.... about the best ever!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudrig150 298 #6 Posted September 14, 2020 1 minute ago, pacer said: Be VERY surprising that Mcmaster wouldnt have something that would work --- and shipping.... about the best ever!! They don't. They only have 3/8-24 and 9/16-18 banjo bolts. The bolt I need is 8x20. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,283 #7 Posted September 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, Mudrig150 said: They don't. They only have 3/8-24 and 9/16-18 banjo bolts. The bolt I need is 8x20. Call the other two I listed or maybe take a look on fleabay. Anything's possible. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #8 Posted September 14, 2020 It's part of the game if you need you buy it, or become creative and find an alternative 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,506 #9 Posted September 15, 2020 To your door for under $25 https://www.amazon.com/M8x1-25-Thread-Metric-Brake-Banjo/dp/B07FLQ7LDQ If you have 1.0 pitch threads same deal. https://www.amazon.com/M8x1-0-Thread-Metric-Brake-Banjo/dp/B07FM2M5CX/ref=pd_lpo_263_t_0/137-2204979-0694948?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07FM2M5CX&pd_rd_r=a1141c28-ba8c-4fef-8118-c00a42cfc5d6&pd_rd_w=cccqh&pd_rd_wg=biGJY&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=5Y81DY6X6X02T7XBASY9&psc=1&refRID=5Y81DY6X6X02T7XBASY9 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #10 Posted September 15, 2020 Old chinese proverb... you wanna play... you gotta pay! Old American saying... ass, gas, or grass baby! 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #11 Posted September 15, 2020 27 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Old chinese proverb... you wanna play... you gotta pay! Old American saying... ass, gas, or grass baby! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #12 Posted September 15, 2020 What's the application and what happened to the banjo bolt and washers that came on it? @Achto posted some good alternatives. Would definitely help if you'd give us the pitch of the bolt you need. I might have one lying around in one of my bolt cans. The copper washers can be had off of the help rack at any parts store for $4 If you're going to be spending money on projects, it might be a good idea to come up with a source of income. Would make this a non-issue.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudrig150 298 #13 Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) The bolt I need is an 8 mm by 20 threads per inch, or about 8x1.25, its an oil line banjo bolt with a weird setup, kawasaki part number 92150-19557. The washers are 8.2 mm inside, 14 mm outside, 1 mm thick, kawasaki part number 11009-1344 The cheapest I found is from adept power sports but I don't know about them. Edited September 15, 2020 by Mudrig150 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #14 Posted September 15, 2020 5 minutes ago, Mudrig150 said: The cheapest I found is from adept power sports but I don't know about them. They have a 4.5 star rating, and the parts are listed as OEM. I wouldn't have an issue with buying from them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,711 #15 Posted September 15, 2020 Don't ya just love tariffs.??? Right, the money is coming from overseas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
