newbie with newly aquired 340 and 440 invaders

[kawinewbi]

Greetings to all!

  I just got the vintage sled bug and decided to go the Kawi route. Pick up these two Invaders from a guy locally for $400 and looking for tips, tricks and expert advice. I did post a more detailed description of my sleds and another project sled I am thinking of picking up in the owners forum but noticed more action in this "general" section. I do believe the 440 may have the factory "power up" kit....not sure. I do know I will need to do crank seals on both...along with plenty of other fixes. Bought as Christmas gifts/projects for my sons and I to dive into. I believe these are both '79 models, am I correct?
 Any help or advice greatly appreciated!

 

[gixxer6]

Nice looking Kawi's.  Welcome to the site! 

[kawinewbi]

Thanks! Any nuggets of golden info for me

[The Great Jashu]

This whole forum is full of 'golden nuggets" as you say. Just visit often and ask specific questions. Someone will know. Looks like you have nice sleds to restore. Welcome.

[kawhead]

if the hi perf kit pipes are correct they dont have 'bells' at the cyl joint,they are a pipe that slides into a smaller pipe. ive always wanted to set up one as a kit, i did 2/3 back in the day, a big improvement in power.