What are some typical KZ440 problems?

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27 Jul 2021 14:07 #852641 by SteveKing84
What are some typical KZ440 problems? was created by SteveKing84
I have a new to me 81 KZ440A LTD.  It's obviously been out for a number of decades, so there should be some known history of this bike.  What are some typical problems that KZ440s end up having over the years?  Thank you, all-knowing internet dwellers.  Haha.

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27 Jul 2021 18:59 #852669 by Nerdy
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You have an A model so you don't need to worry about finding drive belts (or converting to chain drive), which is good. Aside from the exhaust rust issues, the other thing that tends to go wrong is that the carb diaphragms (basically rubberized fabric) will perish. You can search the forum for a couple of recent conversations about finding replacements.

1979 KZ400 Gifted to a couple of nephews
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1980 KZ440B
1981 Yamaha XT250H
1981 KZ440 LTD project bike
1981 GPz550
2013 Yamaha FZ6R

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27 Jul 2021 19:58 #852672 by Nebr_Rex
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Lack of regular maintainence.


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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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29 Jul 2021 18:23 #852817 by SteveKing84
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Thanks guys.  I guess with replacing my carbs and regular maintenance I should be good.  I'm thankful the valves are so easy to adjust on this machine.

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