Hello! Just got a 1980 440 LTD first ever project of any kind!

I decided to make an account after a couple weeks of looking through threads and thought why not! Just recently got my 440, I have next to no experience with anything mechanical.  Most experience I have under my belt is doing brakes on my car. This thing has been a huge learning experience but I've loved every second of it and I can't wait to bring it back on the road for the first time in almost 4 years. If anybody is interested I'll post pictures once I'm done with painting.

Welcome to the KZ Madness

Hello Cwub34! I started exactly like you except mine was an 83' 440. I remember when my brother taught me to clean the carbs for the first time. What a mess! If you need any help, we'll be here!

Welcome from the UK

Hi. If you need any help I am the guy. I'm UK too.

Not really sure why I check up on here anyway. I use my KZ440 all the time for errands and short leisure rides and I don't know anything about polishing. I've had lots of bikes in the past - mostly various 4-cylinder Japanese bikes but also lots of small bikes. Got a Youtube channel where I show how I built mine and rebuilt the engine. I upload pics to Google Maps reviews now and then to prove that, yes, KZ440 and in use. Pretty much a loner and the KZ440 is an ally for me in my life (not my only bike). If you run into any trouble I can probably help.

Michi wrote:

Hi. If you need any help I am the guy. I'm UK too.

Not really sure why I check up on here anyway. I use my KZ440 all the time for errands and short leisure rides and I don't know anything about polishing. I've had lots of bikes in the past - mostly various 4-cylinder Japanese bikes but also lots of small bikes. Got a Youtube channel where I show how I built mine and rebuilt the engine. I upload pics to Google Maps reviews now and then to prove that, yes, KZ440 and in use. Pretty much a loner and the KZ440 is an ally for me in my life (not my only bike). If you run into any trouble I can probably help.

 

Yes I agree my 440 is the only bike that hasn't let me down yet. Sure, it may be leaking oil, it may have had all sorts of electric gremlins, and leaves my hands numb after riding for 20 minutes but its never left me on the side of the road.