![]() The fuel tank is ugly on the outside, but what matters is that it’s rusty inside.That means replacing the front sprocket and the chain, too. The rear sprocket is pretty ugly, so it would be good to replace it.(The frame should be the limiting factor for the OMS age requirement, so I think we’re in the clear on that.) 1977 Kawasaki KZ400Īn initial list of things that will need to be addressed, or perhaps just ignored to stick to the budget: I spent some time Christmas Eve checking it over, and I’ve already learned that while the bike is a 1977 model, the engine has been swapped in from a KZ440, probably from 1981. (Yes, I know I can only ride one at a time.) One is a 1974 Yamaha RD350 that I’ll write about later, and the other is a 1977 Kawasaki KZ400. This appeals to my sense of practical motoring. I’ve decided to participate in the Ozark Mountain Scramble, a three-day event/ride in June that has just three simple rules: Your motorcycle must be from 1980 or earlier, 750cc or less, and cost no more than $1000 complete. ![]()
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