1979 KZ400

:side: I picked up a 1979 KZ400 last Thursday. Found it on Craigslist for $200. I didn't bother trying to get it for less. I would have felt even more guilty. The seller even delivered it to my house, 30 minutes drive, no extra charge!

I didn't hear the bike run before I bought it but overall first judgement was good. I thought my husband could have it running in a day...and he did! I didn't get a picture of it before he went to town on it. He already replaced the handlebars and the blinkers had to be removed to fit the clubmans.

I had been contemplating getting a smaller bike and had just looked at a 1975 HondaCB400:blush: that was in bad shape. After looking at the Honda I was on a roll. I got back on Craigslist and found the Kawi. I told my husband about it and he said, nah, he wasn't interested. I could not help myself: I drove out to take a look at it and it was a steal! Only 8,300 miles. Looks like it spent most its life in the garage. Minimal rust and pretty clean. I don't mind the black primer. It looks more stylish than the faded paint on my KZ650.

I hope it has enough power for the highway.

Stoked!

Nice score! Everyone is finding cheap bikes this week... maybe it's time to check Craigslist. again.

Nice find.

My 400 will hit 65 easy, I don't think I've had to take it higher than that, so for me, plenty of power for the highway.

I drove the KZ650 to school this morning. Only about 15 miles but it's a beautiful day and on my way home I was really feeling how nice of a ride the 650 is. So smooth and solid. It purrs at 80mph. It moans at 65 like it's not going fast enough. Sometimes I wonder if I should stay in 4th gear longer. I am very curious to feel how the 400 will be.

I like the flat black look. Get a pudding bowl helmet some goggles and a silk scarf and awaaaay you go. Surprised you want to go down to a 400 from the 650. Is the 650 a little to physically large for you?