Kawasaki Motorcycle Forums  

Go Back   Kawasaki Motorcycle Forums > Kawasaki Motorcycle Forums > Vintage Motorcyle Info
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
Click here to see some of our favorite links!

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 02-14-2007   #1 (permalink)
Alibi
I like sketti-o's
BTK Intermediate
 
Alibi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Joplin, SW MO
Posts: 151
Send a message via Yahoo to Alibi
Default KZ 440 and 400 parts interchangeability?

I know the 400 and 440 were very similar bikes, but I was wondering exactly how similar they were. Other than engine parts, are frame and body parts direct bolt-ons or were the frames substantially different?

Specifically, I'm asking because I've found a set of touring luggage for a 400 that I want to use on my 440.

Input would be much appreciated
__________________
-Eric
1982 KZ440 LTD
Alibi is offline   Reply With Quote

The Motorcycle Network
Web Directory  
Old 02-14-2007   #2 (permalink)
pfrstdbk
Newbie
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 12
Default

I don't know about what kind of luggage set you have, but you might see if you can see who made them. I found everything I needed for a fairing by going to the manufacturer's web site.
pfrstdbk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-14-2007   #3 (permalink)
PNKFLYD
I Ride Nekked!!!!!
BTK Expert
 
PNKFLYD's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Mid Coast Maine
Posts: 869
Default

I have a 1981 440 and a 1979 400 I have used many parts from my 400 to complete my 440. Parts such as the pipes, carb(with a little alteration), seat, fenders, gas tank, turn signals and a few others. I really don't think there is any differance between the 2 frames I have. Hope this helps..
PNKFLYD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-14-2007   #4 (permalink)
Alibi
I like sketti-o's
BTK Intermediate
 
Alibi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Joplin, SW MO
Posts: 151
Send a message via Yahoo to Alibi
Default

Allright, sounds like it should fit then. Thanks!
__________________
-Eric
1982 KZ440 LTD
Alibi is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-15-2007   #5 (permalink)
herk
bustedfeet
BTK Expert
 
herk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 977
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by PNKFLYD
I have a 1981 440 and a 1979 400 I have used many parts from my 400 to complete my 440. Parts such as the pipes, carb(with a little alteration), seat, fenders, gas tank, turn signals and a few others. I really don't think there is any differance between the 2 frames I have. Hope this helps..
Are both of those models Ltds?

It might be a good idea to verify if the parts interchange applies between the Standard models & the Ltds. Just in case... Also, KZ400.com is a good website; lots of 400/440 model info. JMK.
herk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-16-2007   #6 (permalink)
PNKFLYD
I Ride Nekked!!!!!
BTK Expert
 
PNKFLYD's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Mid Coast Maine
Posts: 869
Default

Yes both bikes are LTDs.
PNKFLYD is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:36 AM.


powered by Beartooth Kawasaki
© 2008 KawasakiMotorcycle.org

Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.0.0 ©2007, Crawlability, Inc.