Just bought a 1980 KZ440

For your air filter, something to try until you locate a stock airbox is stuffing something inside the pod filters. I don't have pods, but I've seen other guys do this.

They usually use some green scotch brite pads and stuff them into the pod. If you're worried about them getting sucked in you can also put a little wire screen in there.

Maybe someone who's actually done this can chime in.

Basically the idea is to limit the airflow through the pods a little and the lean condition goes away.

If at all possible try and get the stock airbox from the PO and re-install. The 440's were very sensitive to any changes to the stock airbox due to being jetted so lean for emissions. There is actually a right and a wrong way to install the factory airbox and Kawasaki put out a TSB on it. Put it on wrong and the bike runs like crap. I just sold a bike just like yours last week, only difference is the one I had was black.

The Gringo wrote: If at all possible try and get the stock airbox from the PO and re-install. The 440's were very sensitive to any changes to the stock airbox due to being jetted so lean for emissions. There is actually a right and a wrong way to install the factory airbox and Kawasaki put out a TSB on it. Put it on wrong and the bike runs like crap. I just sold a bike just like yours last week, only difference is the one I had was black.

The PO didn't have it but I found someone on Craigslist that had one. It should be coming in the mail soon.

Scottxd45 wrote: Can anyone tell me how I can know what model bike/engine I have? The title says its a 440D but everything I've looked up says the D is belt drive and mine is chain drive. Also on the side cover it says kick starter but there is no kick starter on the bike. What's up with that? Lastly what does the LTD stand for or mean?

A 1980 440LTD should be a model A1. LTD doesn't stand for anything, it is the model name and refers to the cruiser style model.

Here is some useful info from Kaw.

www.kawasakiepc.com/SystemSearch_Frames....986&CFTOKEN=14955317

Scottxd45 wrote: Can anyone tell me how I can know what model bike/engine I have? The title says its a 440D but everything I've looked up says the D is belt drive and mine is chain drive. Also on the side cover it says kick starter but there is no kick starter on the bike. What's up with that? Lastly what does the LTD stand for or mean?

Looks like an 1980 KZ440-A1 LTD.
This link may help point the way --
Click > www.armbell.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16...f00adbf&mforum=kz400

Good Fortune!

Yeah I would say its an A1. I wonder why the title says D.

Could also compare the engine serial number and VIN.

Click > kz400.com/ModelidentificationFrameset.html

Good Fortune!

I've got an '82 440D and love it. Big enough to do what I want, great gas mileage. Great bike.

BTW, blue pipes are pretty standard on 440s, and that was a good price, IMHO.

hypnohio wrote: BTW, blue pipes are pretty standard on 440s, and that was a good price, IMHO.

Well that's good to know. Thanks.

Well the airbox came in the mail today but I'm not sure it's the right one. Take a look at this picture. Am I missing something. I assumed the two round boots went over the carbs but it seem to be too big to fit in that space.

Okay scratch that. Apparently it's just an extremely tight fit. I think I'm getting it now.