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by fhsoj
Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:47 pm
Forum: Kawasaki Tech Talk
Topic: ordering new parts?
Replies: 4
Views: 592

ordering new parts?

okay, My steering has alot of slop in it and im trying to get it tightened up. I noticed the rod end on the Pitman pusher type arm that connects to the steering stem has most of the slop in it. Is that the same as the tierod ends? or what is it called? please excuse my igonorance, as i've stated i'm...
by fhsoj
Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:39 am
Forum: Kawasaki Tech Talk
Topic: ordering new parts?
Replies: 4
Views: 592

ordering new parts?

I just recently aquired my first sled, a 1980 440 trailfire. I've been into dirtbikes my whole life so im no stranger around the twostroke engine. My question is where do you guys order your parts for your sleds? I've seen a few sites online that carry some stuff for them, but alot are pretty vague....
by fhsoj
Wed Feb 04, 2009 11:01 pm
Forum: Registry
Topic: Trailfire 440
Replies: 40
Views: 20927

Trailfire 440

Year - 1980 Serial # J44fj 121490M Build Date 06/79 Original/Restored - Original Location - Navarre, ohio Owned since - january 2009 Has had at least three previous owners, Has 2,xxx miles on the odometer, but cable is broken, so actual mileage is unknown. This is my first sled and was given to me b...
by fhsoj
Wed Feb 04, 2009 10:26 pm
Forum: Kawasaki Tech Talk
Topic: trailfire
Replies: 49
Views: 3834

trailfire

I just aquired a 79 trailfire 440. After cleaning the carb and going over things , im having the same issues. once its hot, it wont idle, and wont start unless held wide open. I get a backfire through the exhaust here and there, and it smells real rich on the bottom. I have dropped the needle, and a...