Possible kz440 in my future

Possible kz440 in my future

11 May 2015 13:05

#671564

So I'm going to look at a kz440 for sale. What should I look out for with this little guy? It is an LTD model without the wire rims. Too bad too cuz I love that look. Most of the 440 posts on here get ignored. Are there no 440 experts on here? I know about the kz400 website/forum.

'80 Kz1000B4
MTC 1075 .375 webcams Mikuni RS34
KZ440 Project
81'KZ750E2 Project
Past- '81 Kz750H

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Re: Possible kz440 in my future

11 May 2015 16:34

#671602

Well I bought it! 150 bucks. Clutch seems to be bad and electrical looks like I did it...lol

'80 Kz1000B4
MTC 1075 .375 webcams Mikuni RS34
KZ440 Project
81'KZ750E2 Project
Past- '81 Kz750H

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Re: Possible kz440 in my future

11 May 2015 17:43

#671637

I had a lot of fun with my $500.00, 79' KZ400LTD.... crap, I've had lots of fun with every/any two wheeled vehicle with a motor I've owned or rode !! X100.

Bruce
1977 KZ1000A1
2016 Triumph T120 Bonneville
Far North East Metro Denver Colorado

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Re: Possible kz440 in my future

11 May 2015 18:34

#671660

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ya breaks don't work. New chain needed. New exhaust lol new battery ect. Pretty poor condition but I knew that going in. Had oil in it which surprised me. Turns over but no spark said the guy I bought it from. Replaced the coil and the advancer but not the 4 dollar spark plugs....not the sharpest tool in the shed. Came with the original tool kit which I thought was super fun.

'80 Kz1000B4
MTC 1075 .375 webcams Mikuni RS34
KZ440 Project
81'KZ750E2 Project
Past- '81 Kz750H

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Re: Possible kz440 in my future

11 May 2015 18:37

#671661

Non stock bolt on the valve cover. Hopefully he didn't mung up anything else.
Steve

Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229

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Re: Possible kz440 in my future

11 May 2015 18:59

#671668

Ya I looked at that. I think they added them. The other bolts seem undisturbed. They did strip every damn screw on it though. To think I know more than someone about kzs is crazy indeed. Plus I have no idea how to fix drum breaks so that will be an adventure. Might replace front and rear end just to avoid rebuilding a break system.

'80 Kz1000B4
MTC 1075 .375 webcams Mikuni RS34
KZ440 Project
81'KZ750E2 Project
Past- '81 Kz750H

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Re: Possible kz440 in my future

12 May 2015 06:22

#671727

Clutch. The clutch may only need a basic adjustment. On the 440 I believe you're supposed to turn the clutch release adjusting screw counterclockwise first until hard to turn, then clockwise 1/4 turn.

Rr brake. ASBESTOS WARNING. The drum brake is pretty easy to work on, but don't breathe the dust & don't use compressed air. Replace the shoes --- Install oem or Vesrah (made in Japan) & use the proper grease only where required. Expect to sand the drum to remove the glazing.

1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road

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Re: Possible kz440 in my future

12 May 2015 18:31 - 12 May 2015 18:31

#671840

---Maybe the Moderator should relabel this and move it to the projects section.

You all want pictures?

'80 Kz1000B4
MTC 1075 .375 webcams Mikuni RS34
KZ440 Project
81'KZ750E2 Project
Past- '81 Kz750H

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