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| andyjb |
Looking to buy a KH 400Hi,I came across this KH400 and am really keen on buying it - unfornately I have no idea about them. 
Can anyone help me out and let me know what they think of this, originality etc?. The seller says it's only 70% complete, but I don't know what I'm looking at. What kind of price would this go for? http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/motorbikes/846117 Really appreciate your help on this. 
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| malc87 |
non original paintwork and seat cover.
pipes look dented, BUt if up and running price is certainly is not over the top. i reckon it would make at least that on ebay??? |
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| simonh |
looks good to me, if its a runner | ||
| BIG AL |
+1 |
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| The Wolfman |
I'd say that's a good deal too, providing there's no unexpected noises from the engine. | ||
| g6mow |
Yes good deal because its not a KH400 its an S3A
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| andyjb |
The bike is a non runner, as he couldn't get the mechanical timing set up although it has run on 3 cylinders but it eventually dropped out to one. He's suggested Boyer ignition to sort it out.
One of the pipes is corroded an needs replacing, plus the wheels need re-spoking. I've looked at write ups on triples in 'motorcyle mechanics' and they look to be pretty tricky to set up - so perhaps if i buy it I may end up having bitten off more than I can chew!! |
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| andyjb |
So is a better buy if it's a S3A and does that make it original? |
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| The Wolfman |
Are you sure it is Simon? give him the money before he finds out. | ||
| simonh |
hmm s3 front end anyway fookin bionic eyes that mr lister
anyways piece of piss to setup, providing its not electronic (which it shouldnt be), new points and adjusted as per manual (it aint rocket science) and your on yer way Boyer is good and easy to fit, but need a perfect battery |
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| The Wolfman |
76 should be a KH and that one has the lockable fuel cap, I see the grab rail has no mounts but what else have you guys spotted?
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| g6mow |
I have seen quite a few S3A's on a P/ 76 plate. I'm just going off the front end and grabrail. I cannot see anyone replacing a KH front end with a S3/S3A. Lockable cap yes, but
We need numbers and is it CDI or points. |
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| andyjb |
I have seen quite a few S3A's on a P/ 76 plate.
I'm just going off the front end and grabrail. I cannot see anyone replacing a KH front end with a S3/S3A. Lockable cap yes, but
We need numbers and is it CDI or points.[/quote] The bike has points, which he can't get to work, however the frame and engine nos don't match. As it was built up out of a box, my concern would really not knowing what you're getting until you get stuck into it. If the engine has been rebuilt this could be a problem. |
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| BIG AL |
1976 kawasaki KH400 S3. New spray job, new tyres,
70% restored. Genuine raeson for selling. Classic bike, not many left. No time wasters......... Price: €800 Ad posted by Paul on May 10, 2009 wheres the 70% restored,  doesnt he mean 70% put together
still a good buy though , offer him $600 cash as a none runner could do with some better close up photos unless your eagle eyed Mr lister 
cheers |
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| simonh |
quit pissing in the wind and buy the fecking thing  
worse scenario, new crank and pistons/rings less than 500 quid |
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| 180kid |
ITS A BITSA,... 
look at the state of those top shock nuts,.. |
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| dandare |
If it's a runner, Buy it
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