1983 KZ440 LTD Starters are that expensive?

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1983 KZ440 LTD Starters are that expensive?

26 May 2025 13:48

Starter died, pulled it and looks like the magnet is shattered. Is there a good place to get a reasonably priced starter? E-bay has KZ440 starters from $250 up...

1981 Kawasaki KZ440A LTD

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Re: 1983 KZ440 LTD Starters are that expensive?

26 May 2025 14:16

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Can you post some pics of the damage ?

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Re: 1983 KZ440 LTD Starters are that expensive?

26 May 2025 14:33

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1981 Kawasaki KZ440A LTD

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Re: 1983 KZ440 LTD Starters are that expensive?

26 May 2025 14:45

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Wonder if I can swap the rear housing cover from a KZ250 starter, they are around 50 but not sure if the torque it generates would be enough....

1981 Kawasaki KZ440A LTD

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Re: 1983 KZ440 LTD Starters are that expensive?

26 May 2025 23:36

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Before you fit a replacement I would suggest checking the starter clutch, that's a lot of damage to have inflicted on itself without help from the motor

1982 KZ1000 Ltd
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kzrider.com/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca

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Re: 1983 KZ440 LTD Starters are that expensive?

27 May 2025 06:22

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Wookie58 wrote:

Before you fit a replacement I would suggest checking the starter clutch, that's a lot of damage to have inflicted on itself without help from the motor

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Yes, they are that expensive. Here is a slightly less expensive option from a reputable dealer.

ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/New-Kawasaki-Starter-Motor-61_220

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