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Re: kawa 400cc triple

Postby TITANIUMBULLET » Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:20 pm

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

Postby dickfaber » Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:57 pm

what, like this
stop drooling, gos
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Re: kawa 400cc triple

Postby 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
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Re: kawa 400cc triple

Postby 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
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Re: kawa 400cc triple

Postby 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

Postby 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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Re: kawa 400cc triple

Postby 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

Postby TITANIUMBULLET » Sun Apr 07, 2013 7:38 pm

hahah ok ! :oops:
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Re: kawa 400cc triple

Postby Gosling1 » Sun Apr 07, 2013 8:08 pm

dickfaber wrote:.....what, like this
stop drooling, gos......


too late, the keyboard is toast !! :lol: :lol:

Will be a good buy for anything <$2k. Will watch that auction with interest.....

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Re: kawa 400cc triple

Postby 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.!!
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Re: kawa 400cc triple

Postby 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 :lol: should have been in the market for this one as well.

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