Help identifying this 73 Kaw?

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Help identifying this 73 Kaw?

17 Aug 2013 13:46
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Found on CL in my area, looks it could be a bit of winter fun :D When asked what model, seller sent me a pic of what I'm assuming is the serial, GA 350561. Google has failed me or I'm failing at Google. Any ideas, gents?
1977 KZ400 D4

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Re: Help identifying this 73 Kaw?

18 Aug 2013 00:23
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Well, it is so highly modified, and the pipe covers up so much of the engine, it is difficult to tell.
The carb is on the side of the engine, which means it is a rotary valve engine.
Other than being a one-lunger two stroke rotary valve, difficult to say.
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Re: Help identifying this 73 Kaw?

18 Aug 2013 09:41
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The VIN is probably G4 not GA.

The G4 was a 100cc trail bike - made form 1970 to 75.
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Re: Help identifying this 73 Kaw?

18 Aug 2013 10:29 - 18 Aug 2013 10:29
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Wow I just realized that's a pod filter hanging off the carb! Has to be waaaaaaaaaay too much air for that carb.
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Re: Help identifying this 73 Kaw?

18 Aug 2013 10:34
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Just looked at Cyclechaos. It could be this.

www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/Kawasaki_G3
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Re: Help identifying this 73 Kaw?

19 Aug 2013 03:48
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Thanks for the replies, yall. Jeff, it is definitely a GA but it sounds like you aren't too far off. I think the 73 on this page looks pretty close...
boatdrinks wrote: Just looked at Cyclechaos. It could be this.

www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/Kawasaki_G3
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Re: Help identifying this 73 Kaw?

19 Aug 2013 12:29 - 19 Aug 2013 12:29
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Fun bikes but they are tiny. I'm curious what pipe is on there, looks like sopme modern pipe retro fitted? Klemms can help you out with engine mods. I had a 2000 KE100 I wanted to try to get 65mph out of. Top speed, fully crouched with 170# rider was 55mph. Sold that bike, but picked up this 79 KD100 for $75. All it need to run was a carb cleaning and ignition coil. It was missing some stuff like the seat and rear axle hardware when I got it. I have about $300 into it now with a new clutch, fork rebuilt new chain, etc. Parts on Ebay can be affordable if you look around. The G series and KD/KM/KE bikes share a ton of parts.



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Re: Help identifying this 73 Kaw?

19 Aug 2013 15:05
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Kidkawie wrote: Fun bikes but they are tiny. I'm curious what pipe is on there, looks like sopme modern pipe retro fitted? Klemms can help you out with engine mods. I had a 2000 KE100 I wanted to try to get 65mph out of. Top speed, fully crouched with 170# rider was 55mph. Sold that bike, but picked up this 79 KD100 for $75. All it need to run was a carb cleaning and ignition coil. It was missing some stuff like the seat and rear axle hardware when I got it. I have about $300 into it now with a new clutch, fork rebuilt new chain, etc. Parts on Ebay can be affordable if you look around. The G series and KD/KM/KE bikes share a ton of parts.

Man, that IS tiny! Thats OK though, this is kind of something Im looking to get my lady on. Shes about 4'10" and weights maybe a buck, buck-ten. Thanks for the info.
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