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New Member, Portland, OR. 1981 KZ440 LTD
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19 Dec 2015 06:45 #703624
by Benny77
New Member, Portland, OR. 1981 KZ440 LTD was created by Benny77
Hi guys! Thanks for the add. I've been lurking for a while but this is my first post.
This is my first Kawasaki, and also my first bike in over 10 years. 1981 Kawasaki KZ440 LTD. I bought it a couple of weeks ago for $50 with a clean title. There was rust in the tank and the seat was hammered. It hasn't ran in 8 years. I sourced a whole basket case parts bike for $40 with a rust free tank and like new seat and side panels. I bought a battery and discovered the engine has compression and spark in both cylinders. I'm cleaning the carbs today.
This is my first Kawasaki, and also my first bike in over 10 years. 1981 Kawasaki KZ440 LTD. I bought it a couple of weeks ago for $50 with a clean title. There was rust in the tank and the seat was hammered. It hasn't ran in 8 years. I sourced a whole basket case parts bike for $40 with a rust free tank and like new seat and side panels. I bought a battery and discovered the engine has compression and spark in both cylinders. I'm cleaning the carbs today.
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19 Dec 2015 06:51 #703626
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1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
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Replied by TexasKZ on topic New Member, Portland, OR. 1981 KZ440 LTD
Welcome to the asylum! :silly:
There is no cure.
There is no cure.
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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19 Dec 2015 07:37 #703631
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
Replied by pete greek1 on topic New Member, Portland, OR. 1981 KZ440 LTD
Welcome, just ask & you'll get plenty of help
Pete
Pete
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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19 Dec 2015 11:53 #703651
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Welcome. Nice little bike. Something to work with. Surprising what a little paint and polish will do.
Steve
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19 Dec 2015 17:58 #703708
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2002 ZRX1200R
81 GPz1100
79 KZ1000st daily ride
79 KZ1000mk2 prodject
78 KZ650sr
78 KZ650b
81 KZ750e
80 KZ750ltd
77 KZ400/440 cafe project
76 KZ400/440 Fuel Injected
www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=39120.0
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Replied by Nebr_Rex on topic New Member, Portland, OR. 1981 KZ440 LTD
Welcome, 440s are tough little engines as long as the oil and gas are clean.
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2002 ZRX1200R
81 GPz1100
79 KZ1000st daily ride
79 KZ1000mk2 prodject
78 KZ650sr
78 KZ650b
81 KZ750e
80 KZ750ltd
77 KZ400/440 cafe project
76 KZ400/440 Fuel Injected
www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=39120.0
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