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General Category => Kawasaki Owners => Topic started by: Vader440 on December 16, 2017, 07:51:39 PM
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Just picked this up on Thursday. I have several Arctic Cats and Scorpions but always wanted a Kawasaki. Previous owner said it is an Invader but I thought Invaders had the pop up head light and this does not, also said it was an 1981 but I think it's a 1980, because manufacture date is in 1979. A Couple things were going on with the one carburetor, no spring on the choke plunger and cheap needle and seat were not seating, kept flooding out. Taken care of now and seems to run great. Unfortunately, all the snow we had melted to slush so I wont be able to give it a real test drive for a while. Can anybody confirm whether this is an Invader or an Intruder. Found some goodies in the tools box too. Brand new to the site. Didn't know this site existed up until 4 days ago.
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If you get us the serial number we can look it up. It's located on the tunnel.
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See if you can find it on this list:
1979
Drifter 340 - Model No: SA340-A3 Engine:TA340C
Drifter 440 - Model No: SA440-A3 Engine:TA440C
Invader 340 - Model No: SS340-A2 Engine: TC340A-B201
Invader 440 - Model No: SS440-A2 Engine: TC440A
Intruder 440 - Model No: ST440-A2 Engine: TA440C
1980
Drifter F/A 340 - Model No: SC340-A1 Engine: TB340A-A201
Drifter 340 - Model No: SA340-A4 Engine: TA340A
Drifter 440 - Model No: SB440-A4 Engine: TA440B
Intruder 440 - Model No: ST440-A3 Engine: TA440C-C201
Invader 340 - Model No: SS340-A3 Engine: TC340A-C201
Invader 440 - Model No: SS440-A3 Engine: TC440A-C201
Invader LTD 4/6 - Model No: SS440-B1 Engine: TC440C
1981
Drifter 340 - Model No: SB340-A2 Engine: TA340C
Drifter 440 - Model No: SB440-A5 Engine: TA440C
Invader 340 - Model No: SS340? Engine:
Invader 440 - Model No: SS440-A3A Engine: TC440A-c201
Invader LTD (manual start)- Model No: SS440-B2 Engine: TC440D-A201
Invader LTD (elect start)- Model No: SS440-B3 Engine: TC440D-A204
Intruder 440 - Model No: ST440-A4 Engine: TA440C-D201
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1980 intruder , fan cooled are intruders and liquid cooled are invaders
If it had the black decals on the side it would be a 78-79 this one is a 80 and if it was dark blue is 81 and red was 82
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I've learned something new already! Thanks guys. I'll check that serial number too.
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ST440A3. Just ordered a shop manual for it off eBay.
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You have a 1980 intruder. I see it a lot on craigslist that people don't even know the correct year of the sled that they are selling. To me they are not a true kawi lover.
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I might have to change my username to Truder440. ;)
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Keep the name, before long you will have an Invader also!! Many here will understand this! LOL
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LOL. As a matter of fact I just found one on Craigslist near me for $250.00. I posted the link in the classifieds here. Says it runs just needs some TLC. Thinking about it. ;D
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I just took my Intruder for the first ride. First time on a Kawasaki. I haven't ridden a great many sleds, Arctic Cat's, Ski Doo's but this is probably the finest riding sled I've been on so far. Easy to steer, can go in tight turns without wanting to tip over. Very solid feel to it. I think I found a new favorite sled. :)
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Well, I'm picking up an Invader on Saturday for $125.00. Top end is off and looks like it's been sitting that way for awhile. However, the guy is throwing in a spare engine he was going to put in it but never got around to it. Chassis looks good! When I get it home I'll get some pictures posted.
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Congratulations! Intruders - Invaders - they are both amazing sleds. Best of luck.
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Sounds like a deal.
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Here's some pictures. I haven't done anything to it. This is just how It was pulled out of the guys backyard. The engine is toast as you can see, but he gave me another that looks to be pretty good. A TC440A-E202. I beleive the sled is a 1978 because the model number is SS440-A.
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Very nice!
Don't trust the stamping in the tunnel....both of my '79 Invaders show SS-440-A
The foil sticker at the back of the tunnel will show SS-440-A2...if it's a '79 and it is still legible.
Also the build date will confirm...
2 differences between the 78 and 79 hoods:
The 78 Intruders and Invaders used fiberglass....the inner surface will show a rough appearance typical of fiberglass construction.
The 79 and later hoods have a smooth, gray finish.
I don't think the 78 hoods had the red pinstripe around the black headlight area....just the gold.
The rear suspension changed from 78 to 79.
The front arm spring adjustment on the 78's was a threaded eyelet bolt that you adjust the nut to change spring rate.
The 79's and later have a cam mounted to the skid frame and you change the spring rate by moving it to different notches inside the tunnel.
You are right.....that engine is toast ;)....hopefully the extra one is usable.
Good Luck bringing it back to life! 8)
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Unfortunately the foil tag is torn right where the build date would be. But based on what you've said, I'm going to say it's a 1979. The under hood is smooth and grey and it has the shock adjuster on the skid. It also looks like someone did some kind of modification to lift the sled up a little in the back. I don't know if this is factory or not.
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To me the hood looks like a 79. The side trim decal on the 78 had more black. Also, as you point out, the suspension has the front springs consistent with a 79.
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Judging by the front suspension springs I think it is a 79.
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Thanks guys!
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After doing some reading on here, I've discovered this Invader had the power up options on it. Dual exhaust, Comet Clutch, unfortunately the ported cylinders and specially jetted carbs did not come with the sled. :'(
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I got this going yesterday. When I first started it up it would idle but would bog as soon as I gave it any throttle. Took the carbs off and went through them again making sure to double check all the jets. Same thing afterwords. Then I noticed very little exhaust was coming out the pipes. Long story short, critters had built nests in the mufflers, almost completely clogged. Cleaned them out at it runs. Still needs some fine tuning but it going. It still bogs a little when I first start it up but once it runs a couple minutes it does okay. When I put the engine together, I'm not certain I got the timing exactly right which may be the problem. Any other suggestions?