KZ440 LTD conversion to Z440C??

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12 Apr 2012 17:04 #515455 by rhb629
KZ440 LTD conversion to Z440C?? was created by rhb629
A buddy of mine picked up 2 KZ440 LTD's and is thinking about what to do with the 2nd one. His looks like this:



Has anyone heard of someone converting an LTD to look more like a Z440C (I don't believe they were available in North America)? Something like this:



I believe the Z440C uses the "B" frame from a standard non-LTD KZ440, whereas the LTD's frame kicks up higher in the back. Are there any big differences besides that? I'm wondering if the LTD's mechanicals could be put into a B frame with Z440C cosmetics.

I also saw a nice LTD that was modified to look like this:



Not the same as the Z440C but it has a cool cafe feel to it.

Interested to hear people's thoughts.

1978 Kawasaki KZ650B
1981 Kawasaki KZ750-E2 ( kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/506846-1981-kz750-e2-project )
1973 Honda CB350G
1981 Honda CM400C (sold)
1986 Honda CMX250 (sold)

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12 Apr 2012 18:05 - 12 Apr 2012 18:10 #515461 by mwriders
Replied by mwriders on topic KZ440 LTD conversion to Z440C??
My guess is that the motor should line up fine in a B frame. The obvious issues would be wheels (2X18" on the 440B) and the drive belt LTD vs. chain on the B. The air boxes are different and will not interchange (pods are held to be a bad option by most folks). Battery placement and box is different and the LTD center stand will not fit the B frame (I know 'cause I tried that). That's what little I know from rebuilding a B.

1980 Kawasaki KZ440B (brand new eBaby)
1998 Ducati 900S (gone)
1978 BMW R100S (gone, damn it)
1975 Yamaha RD350 cafe (gone)
1986 Yamaha XJ650 Seca (gone)
1981 Kawasaki KZ440LTD (gone)
1969 HD Sportster (gone :)
1966 Honda CB160 (gone, damn it)
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12 Apr 2012 21:22 #515490 by Nebr_Rex
Replied by Nebr_Rex on topic KZ440 LTD conversion to Z440C??
The LTD steps down right behind the tank for the stepped seat.

2002 ZRX1200R
81 GPz1100
79 KZ1000st daily ride
79 KZ1000mk2 prodject
78 KZ650sr
78 KZ650b
81 KZ750e
80 KZ750ltd
77 KZ400/440 cafe project
76 KZ400/440 Fuel Injected

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