bobtrx wrote:Does anyone know about a kawa S3 400cc triple 1971. I spoke to a mate today who said he has one
did you end up buying it? it looks ok in the pic.
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Re: kawa 400cc triple
by TITANIUMBULLET » Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:20 pm
did you end up buying it? it looks ok in the pic.
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Re: kawa 400cc triple
by dickfaber » Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:57 pm
what, like this
stop drooling, gos
stop drooling, gos
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Re: kawa 400cc triple
by TITANIUMBULLET » Sun Apr 07, 2013 6:36 pm
dickfaber wrote:what, like this
stop drooling, gos
shhhhhhhh i'm bidding on it ! don't tell anyone lol
2019 multi 1260 ENDUROTOURER
1972 H2 750 BLUE PRIZED POSSESION THE KING!
1974 H1E GREEN CLASSIC
3 X 72 s2 350 ALL RED
1 X 73 S2 350 BLUE
08 ZX10R WEAPON SOLD08
klx450r bush basher(sold)
05 zx10r titanium(gone)
2 X 06 ZX10r (gone)
07 zx10r track bike(gone)
06 r6 yammy track bike(gone)
1972 H2 750 BLUE PRIZED POSSESION THE KING!
1974 H1E GREEN CLASSIC
3 X 72 s2 350 ALL RED
1 X 73 S2 350 BLUE
08 ZX10R WEAPON SOLD08
klx450r bush basher(sold)
05 zx10r titanium(gone)
2 X 06 ZX10r (gone)
07 zx10r track bike(gone)
06 r6 yammy track bike(gone)
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Re: kawa 400cc triple
by kawadave » Sun Apr 07, 2013 6:49 pm
Be aware...old triple motors can sometimes suffer if they haven't been running for a while.
A crankcase leak-down/pressure test should be performed to insure that the crankshaft seals are good and to confirm that you do not have air leaks somewhere that will cause the bike to not run properly or could cause damage due to a “lean” condition
- IF it passes these tests – you MAY not need to replace the crankshaft – however, the crankshaft bearings still may be bad and if the engine is run, you may suffer damage as a result.
Below is a check list you might find invaluable if you decide to buy or rebuild the 400.
http://3cyl.com/mraxl/TomsTips/checklists.htm
This site is also great resource for information.http://kawasakitriples.myfastforum.org/index.php
A crankcase leak-down/pressure test should be performed to insure that the crankshaft seals are good and to confirm that you do not have air leaks somewhere that will cause the bike to not run properly or could cause damage due to a “lean” condition
- IF it passes these tests – you MAY not need to replace the crankshaft – however, the crankshaft bearings still may be bad and if the engine is run, you may suffer damage as a result.
Below is a check list you might find invaluable if you decide to buy or rebuild the 400.
http://3cyl.com/mraxl/TomsTips/checklists.htm
This site is also great resource for information.http://kawasakitriples.myfastforum.org/index.php
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Re: kawa 400cc triple
by TITANIUMBULLET » Sun Apr 07, 2013 7:14 pm
thanks for the info mate. this will be the first time i attempt a restoration on a motorbike. all advice is welcome. those sites are great plus i've signed up on few others and reading alot. i love your resto thread on the triple. i constantly go through it to maintain my enthusiasm!
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Re: kawa 400cc triple
by TITANIUMBULLET » Sun Apr 07, 2013 7:17 pm
plus that 400 is probably not exactly what i'm looking for . i want a 500 or 750 in a bit better condition.
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3 X 72 s2 350 ALL RED
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05 zx10r titanium(gone)
2 X 06 ZX10r (gone)
07 zx10r track bike(gone)
06 r6 yammy track bike(gone)
1972 H2 750 BLUE PRIZED POSSESION THE KING!
1974 H1E GREEN CLASSIC
3 X 72 s2 350 ALL RED
1 X 73 S2 350 BLUE
08 ZX10R WEAPON SOLD08
klx450r bush basher(sold)
05 zx10r titanium(gone)
2 X 06 ZX10r (gone)
07 zx10r track bike(gone)
06 r6 yammy track bike(gone)
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Re: kawa 400cc triple
by kawadave » Sun Apr 07, 2013 7:35 pm
TITANIUMBULLET wrote:plus that 400 is probably not exactly what i'm looking for . i want a 500 or 750 in a bit better condition.
No worries and thanks dude.....my relpy was aimed at the original poster.
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Re: kawa 400cc triple
by TITANIUMBULLET » Sun Apr 07, 2013 7:38 pm
hahah ok ! 
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05 zx10r titanium(gone)
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Re: kawa 400cc triple
by Gosling1 » Sun Apr 07, 2013 8:08 pm
dickfaber wrote:.....what, like this
stop drooling, gos......
too late, the keyboard is toast !!
Will be a good buy for anything <$2k. Will watch that auction with interest.....
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Re: kawa 400cc triple
by Stuzrx » Tue Apr 16, 2013 2:32 pm
No 400's in '71.They came along in I think '74. INMO anyone who calls a triple the devils bike obviously hasn't ridden one.
A fuckin huge rush is a much more betterer description.!!
A fuckin huge rush is a much more betterer description.!!
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Re: kawa 400cc triple
by Gosling1 » Tue Apr 16, 2013 5:59 pm
Gosling1 wrote:......Will be a good buy for anything <$2k.......
ended up going for $1525 !!! good price, I paid much the same for the little S1 250/3 a few years ago at almost exactly the same time of year
should have been in the market for this one as well. ".....shut the gate on this one Maxie......it's the ducks guts !!............."
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