Well I am headed to Orlando to possibly pick up an 85 Kawasaki ltd 700 & maybe a big bad ass Honda twinstar 200.LOL Dont worry im not keeping them there just money makers.
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Off to get another bike
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richwrench
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I always liked the look of the Kawi LTD's.
I'll bet you flip it quick.
I'll bet you flip it quick.
twistedmax
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I really like those ltd's, a guy i work with here is a big fan of the older kawasaki , he recently picked up a kz1000. I just bought his kz440. Needs carb work but still fun to ride. Here is the only pic i have of my kz440
Well I picked up the lTD 700 it only has 12,000 miles on it needs Some clean up work & the stupid rubber pieces that always break on the blinkers but I think its going to clean up pretty nice. They could not find the title on the twinstar they said they would call as soon as they found it its pretty clean & I can get it real reasonable.
twistedmax
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thought it was a 700, there was a tax on 750's so the japs just madem smaller!that one in the pic was an 85 LTD 700,no vmax, but it was a good bike,good luck with your new "project"
Thanks ! I am sure I will have her up & running monday or Tuesday. I am headed to daytono tomorrow to play so I canr do it before then.
4gasem
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I really like those ltd's, a guy i work with here is a big fan of the older kawasaki , he recently picked up a kz1000. I just bought his kz440. Needs carb work but still fun to ride. Here is the only pic i have of my kz440
My bike was nearly identical to that 440... Mine was belt drive... Same color, but belt drive. It was my first bike.
Chris
post up some pics! Sounds like you found a good project! Any plans for it ? I'm eventually looking to do something like this with my kz 440 (eventually being the keyword - especially if I get a vmax today haha)
4gasem
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This was pre-digital era and pre-me having a camera era unfortunately... It looks JUST like yours but with belt drive.
It was smooth and quiet. For a first bike, it was awesome.
Chris
naughtyG
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I had a 454LTD before the Vmax and it was a great little bike. I bet that 700's pretty good too.
Should be a good money maker Kyle!
Should be a good money maker Kyle!
I will take some pics Monday when I get back from Biketoberfest. I have no plans for this besides to clean the carbs put new turn signals on it & make money.
terrywilliams
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wow.. my first bike was a Kawasaki 440 LTD belt drive as well.. small world.... had tons of bikes since then, but you always remember your "first"... lol
Well here are a couple pics of here I cleaned the carbs & put new carb boots on her & new plugs & she runs like new of course with 12,000 miles she should. I still need to put a front tire & rear turn signals & she will be good to go. the last pic just shows I need a bigger garage.LOL
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ripinanroarin
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Wow, nice machine, and yes it is like brand new. Youve got a nice ride there. I notice in the pic that you have a SPIT FIRE rear tire.....Watch it. I have had bad experiences with those above 160 kms. Just a heads up.:biglaugh:
Thanks ! It really could use a paint job the pics make it look better than it is every thing else is really clean though. Thanks for the heads up on the tire.
satariel666
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post up some pics! Sounds like you found a good project! Any plans for it ? I'm eventually looking to do something like this with my kz 440 (eventually being the keyword - especially if I get a vmax today haha)
Very nice cafe racer!
I took this thing out for a spin today its a really good riding bike. It spretty cool has a reguler gas gauge,4 way flashers, self cancelling signals, front & rear air suspension & a tach that doubles as a volt meter at the push of a button. It was pretty advanced for 85. Well if any one wants a cool little cruiser its for sale now for 1,700 OBO
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