Just picked up my KZ440 today!

I found a listing on craigslist last night for this 1980 KZ440. Free to a good home! I couldn't resist.

This is my first bike, save for the 50cc Yamaha I had as a kid. She's not in running condition right now, but hoping to have her at least start in the next couple weeks.

What do you guys think? Where should I even start with this? I'm planning on converting it into a cafe style bike.

Thanks!
Aubrey

Small, light, spoke wheels, twin cylinder= great for a cafe. Best thing to start with is a manual and some readin'. Guys here will have the answers to your questions.

Thanks Sean! I just ordered the service manual from Amazon.

first thing to do is rip that gas tank off and give it a good cleaning inside,dont laugh but Dawn dishwashing detergent works wonders along with hot water! let soak over night and do it again. and change all fluids

sweet little bike i had one.
good luck gettin that baby up and running
i like to see these old bike come to life

Congrats! You will have a blast, Fair warning...this hobbie is addictive...

The manual and this forum will keep you going, I ALWAYS start with brakes myself, then fluids. When I do get it running I want to be able to go and stop (while I am figuring out the rest). Have fun and good luck!

Dang, free to a good home is fantastic. Lucky bird you are!!!

I'd like to get one of those too. Great find!

You can add a length of chain into the gas tank, shaky shaky, to help clean the rust.