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KAWASAKI SNOW MACHINES!!

1-1980 340 L/C &
1-1981 440 TWIN PIPE 4 PLUG LTD

NO PRIMARY CLUTCH ON EITHER, BOTH WERE RUNNING/DRIVING JUST OVER 2 YEARS AGO - WILL SEPERATE FOR 300

GREAT PROJECTS THAT ARE DO-ABLE

]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:12:47 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7312 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7319 It is located in Essex County just outside of Windsor Ontario.
I figured I would post it here first where it might be more appreciated before I tried Kijiji.

The sled is very clean and in excellent operating condition and in fair cosmetic condition.The suspension has been rebuilt with all new cross shafts,some nos parts and custom made brackets and grease fittings installed,the track is usable .
Belly pan has a crack on bottom but has been repaired,seat is not perfect with one small tare and a small puncture that had been repaired when I purchased it.Crank seals replaced two seasons ago along with all the bearings I could get to.Water pump mechanical seal,gasket and bearings replaced.All bushings and tie rod ends in steering system replaced and new ski shocks.Drive and driven clutch cleaned and rebuilt last season.Fuel pump and carbs rebuilt(all new jets and needles).I recently installed a starter,battery box,new regulator and new battery.I have two nos pistons,three sets of nos rings,a set of seals and a new sleeved cylinder that will be going with it along with the ownership.I would like to get $700 for it but that price is not set in stone.

John.

Pictures can be viewed on photobucket --> link]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 13:26:10 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7319 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7291
But my problem right now is that the shift shaft coupler is not coupled, and is likely broken. The manual has pretty good information on the shift shaft itself, but not on the coupler and how to deal with it. So I am asking if anyone knows anything about replacing the shift shaft coupler.

In the attached photo it is hard to see but the bottom portion (black) is completely behind and about 90 degrees opposed to the top portion (stainless). So the two are currently jamming each other and the shift cable thinks it is in forward however the propeller is actually in neutral.

Mark]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:46:33 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7291 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7318 Have a couple invader and interceptor projects.

Thanks

Kevin]]> Sat, 05 May 2012 23:03:20 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7318 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7210 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:24:21 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7210 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7251
If anyone, including those that have already done the swap, has pictures and advice on what to do and not to do, please reply here or to my email A440cuda1@yahoo.com

I'll be starting the swap in a couple weeks and would like to make it a one time shot and be able to get it done before the snow starts falling again next fall.

Eli]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:39:52 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7251 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7289 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=468761 (480 original miles)


82 Intruder with NOS belly pan and motor was just gone through


82 LTD
and 80 440 drifter
I also have a ton of both used and NOS parts and clothing,shop and parts manuals
If someone wants to buy everything call and lets make a deal. Please do not ask for NOS Parts right now they will not be sold until the sleds are gone. Whoever buys #61 will get the first shot at the NOS interceptor parts i have.



please call if interested 320-260-1684]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:40:41 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7289 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7314
http://www.free-tv-video-online.me/player/...9A173153789A1CC]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:24:43 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7314 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7317 Tuesday we got hit hard here in town there are tons of broken windshields and windows. I think we have enough work in town for the rest of the summer for every roofing and siding contractor around.
I am pretty sure my trailer will be totaled

All of the windows that face north are broken on the house

here are a few of the hail stones my daughter picked up after they came out of the basement

the pickup got hit hard too wont know the damage estimate on that until maybe tomorrow.
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http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/for/2985182063.html]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:55:38 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7315 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7313 in parting out a 1981 kawasaki 440 intruder lots of good parts let me know what you need you can call 906-286-1953 thanks mike Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:31:55 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7313 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7293 upgrades to race vader motor Sun, 01 Apr 2012 12:55:26 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7293 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7305
Thanks guys]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 23:00:51 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7305 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7310
I am unsure how to feel. Jealous, excited, spurred from thoughts of competition are a couple of thoughts.

Today was the year end banquet and points series awards for Colorado's XMR Snowcross/ Vintage members. It is a huge pleasure to have opportunity in participating in these events. Endless thanks for all that aid coordination's it is a monumental undertaking that is only now better understood from my novice racing perceptive.

Well guess who made the trip to Craig Co? There was some (sounded like) vicious rumor Gregg had an Interceptor loaded up in the back of his truck, in the parking lot. Of course I figured my friends were adding to the excitement of next years anticipated races, cheap talk and bantering. The more I get to know Gregg the more I am humbled with his humor and spirit of competition. Presenting him with this obvious rumor he shook my hand and gave a little snicker and appreciable smile. Low and behold under the sled cover in the back of his truck the sled was parked.

The sled was clean registering 550 miles on the odometer. Worthy of remarking, it was pretty. Yes, I did ask if he had intention for putting it on the race track this coming year. It is all cheap talk until it makes an event idling on the line. Who will be advantaged on the track? Is a longer 121 1.5 paddle track best? Will my youth (not that much) play some handicap or his stretched leathers?

This upcoming year is going to be fun to say the least. In my area; now I am aware there are at least two Interceptors (not that I own one) but yet two, Gregg's and a Dick (last name excapes me) in Wyoming. In the moments re-read Gregg's and Richard however my introduction was to Dick. Semantics caution try to see more good in the world than bad.

And that is late night talking with Mark.]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:35:29 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7310 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7301 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:47:07 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7301 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7308 I would like to install a starter on my TC440A-2 I have located a starter and flywheel from a fan cooled 440. Will these parts work on the LC engine if I machine out the cast in plug in the case and drill and tap the bolt holes? The engine is going in a golf cart. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:28:47 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7308 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7290 ]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:50:06 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7290 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7306 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1979-KAWASAKI-INTR...ies&vxp=mtr]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:35:18 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7306 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7304 ]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:10:17 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7304 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7303
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When I got it 2 years ago it had sat inside for 7 years.

I have resealed the motor, cleaned the carbs umpteen times. Even have tried three different sets of carbs and still the same issues

It is hard to start. Fires but will not stay running. Floods really easy. If I can get it started it idles nice.

When I'm trying to ride it it is super boggy. It runs very rich and will load up on gas when your riding it, if I play with the thottle alot sometimes it will kick in and go good for a while till it starts loading up on gas again.

It seems to be running on both cylinders. Exhaust manifold is about the same temp on both sides

It has a new fuel pump. No gas in the impulse tube.

needle and seats seal well,
Carbs set to factory specks.

After trying the third set of carbs, I'm wondering if it is ignition related.

Has anyone ever had a similar problem?
I'm wondering about CDI , Kill switch, or stator.


Has anyone had similar problems?

Thanks
Lloyd]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 07:06:19 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7249 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7300
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Needless to say a 1999 Expedition with 279,000 miles does not have much value, and even less when it needs a $1800 transmission. SO... the decision is made. it will not be around any longer, and the duty of trailer pulling will be passed down to either the wife's Mountaineer (5.0l motor) or to the 85 GMC Jimmy. AND the kid needs to get his own stinkin car. Mine are off limits.]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:37:46 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7295 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7298 I PICKED UP A ROLLER 81 LTD TODAY AND STRIPPED IT DOWN TO THE BARE CHASSIS, IF I BUY A IMAGE PAN AND WIDEN IT OUT WHICH LOOKS EASY TO DO AND PICKUP A INVADER HOOD AND ADD A FEW VENTS I SHOULD BE GOOD TO GO, IS THE TUNNEL JUST CUT OFF SHORTER, ANY HELP ON THIS PLEASE. Sat, 07 Apr 2012 15:46:50 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7298 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7296 I ordered a rebuild kit for my dual output pump and my son-in-law decided to help me out by taking apart the old one. Now, I have no idea how to rebuild it. Does anyone have any instructions for this process? Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:13:16 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7296 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=6731
You make one.


Couldn't fing the 40T gear I wanted for the sled except the one that was on Ebay for $150 (pretty funny)

So you just take a 39T and a Yamaha 40T HYVO gear put them in a press, sprinkle on some magic dust, and there it is, (or have a friend with a machine shop and a precision grinder) so then you could use 13 wide HYVO chain and never worry about a chain ever.

So we took the Interceptor out and this time at 35degrees and the same jetting it only ran 103 which was expected, If I have time later I'm gonna change gears and try it again]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2011 07:11:11 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=6731 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7297
Billy]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:48:49 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7297 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7294 ]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:47:15 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7294 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7239 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:39:51 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7239 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7288

I am a John Deere guy and have always appreciated the Kawasaki sleds because of the connection to JD. I have a couple of 80's Liquifires. I came across a 1979 Invader that a Artic Cat guy picked up in a swap. I saw that it had dual pipes and the price was $250, so I could not pass it up. They sled is 100% complete and original. It looks like it has been stored inside all it's life and has 1700 miles on it.

My question is this. The sled has twin pipes, everything else looks normal. I could not find any info online regarding an LTD version in 1979. The sleds build date is 1978, so I am assuming this is a 1979 Model year. Did Kawasaki make a twin pipe version in 1979 or could this be a newer motor dropped in an older sled. Thanks for your input!]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:37:50 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7288 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7287 http://www.vintagesleds.com/classifieds? It looks like an Invader type tunnel, with a 4/6 engine???]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 06:32:24 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7287 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7286 ]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:35:09 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7286 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7276
Thanks Duane]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:21:50 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7276 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7285 Anyone else see the new episode? they were at the derby track in eagle river and showed a mint 81 invader in the museum. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:42:04 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7285 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7284 Are there any difference on the pistons to a LTD -80 and -82 LTD? Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:51:38 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7284 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7280 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawasaki-In...=item33734f72ad

WOW... Anyone bidding?]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2012 06:02:37 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7280 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7277 ]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:03:10 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7277 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7283
Great running, great riding, great looking classic sled.

New carbides at the beginning of the season. Top end rebuilt 250 miles ago.

$500 plus shipping. I work for a trucking company so shipping costs should be minimal. Sled is located in north central Indiana.


Thanks for looking.]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:22:02 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7283 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7128
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Thanks,

Aaron]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:26:09 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=6947 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7279 http://rochester.craigslist.org/rvs/2875033254.html]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:54:03 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7279 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7278 Never had a problem removing a flywheel with a harmonic balancer puller, Ive had to use a hammer and a little heat before but I have the puller cranked to the max and its bending the bolts, already had to swap out a lot of busted and or bent washers, just no budge, so if by chance is there a different way to take off a 78 intruder 440 flywheel? Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:40:11 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7278 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7174 Any idea what would cause this 80 drifter not to go past 35 mph ? Have change belts,carb is clean.Just put on a new coil today but we have no snow to test.thx Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:20:51 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7174 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7218
Well I have finally found a solution, with the help of Mark (Home for Old Sleds). As we all know the newest NOS parts you'll find for one of these beasties is likely going on 30 years old at this point. That being said, even if you were to find a NOS water pump (which I'm sure would be $$$) There's no real guarantee that the seals will still be good in it. I bought a used pump for my sled on a gamble and lost, turned out to leak as bad or worse than the pump already on my sled.

I hadn't even thought of a water pump rebuilder until Mark did some searching and suggested I try Flying Dutchman Water pumps: http://www.fdrbp.com/ . Tony has my water pump now and says he'll have no trouble making a great pump out of it. He had the seals all in stock and had to order bearings, but said he'd have no problem at all making it as good as new (or possibly better)!

I have no idea how much demand there is for good water pumps, but if anyone has a need for a good rebuild it sounds like Tony is the man for it! He said he really enjoys being able to help out with small niche markets like this, as there isn't a huge demand for these things and there is really no good way to get a new unit. At any rate he's a great guy to deal with, so if anyone needs a Kawi water pump freshened up, send it his way, I'm sure he'll appreciate it!

I may actually have him rebuild my 2nd pump once I get this one back, then I'll have a spare, or one to sell and help someone get their Kawi back up and running again!


Sorry for the long post, but I wanted to share what I thought was exciting and good news!

-Paul]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:57:47 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7218 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7274 did anyone from this site purchase the interceptor off vintage sleds last week? it was in new york. it was being sold as an invader. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:53:38 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7274 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7273 In millimeters ]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:31:28 -0700 http://kawasakitrax.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7273