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Kawasaki Ltd 450 or 454

  • 24-04-2007 12:11pm
    #1
    Cmar-Ireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭


    I just place an ad in adverts looking for a Kawasaki Ltd 450. As the adverts site is pretty much useless now, I'd thought I'd mention it here too.

    So anyone know of one for sale?

    Cheers


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  • #2
    KTRIC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    Don't know any for sale but I have a soft spot for the KZ400's ;)

    The LTD is a fine little machine.


  • #3
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Gosh, haven't seen an LTD in yonks..........last one I worked on was a 454.

    KTRIC - I know someone with an absolute mint KZ500, if you're interested.....

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #4
    KTRIC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    galwaytt wrote:
    Gosh, haven't seen an LTD in yonks..........last one I worked on was a 454.

    KTRIC - I know someone with an absolute mint KZ500, if you're interested.....


    What year is it ?


  • #5
    Cmar-Ireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭Cmar-Ireland


    I've only started looking for a 450 or 454 Ltd, but so far haven't found any. Is there any specific mags or places to look for a bike like this?


  • #6
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    bike is 1980 KZ500, bought for Vintage rally. Cured of that bug now, he's looking for a Burgman 650.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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  • #7
    KTRIC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    galwaytt wrote:
    bike is 1980 KZ500, bought for Vintage rally. Cured of that bug now, he's looking for a Burgman 650.


    If you have any details on the bike (pix, milage, price etc) can you send them on to me. I might be interested.


  • #8
    Cmar-Ireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭Cmar-Ireland


    What other bikes are the same style as the Ltd 450/454
    Is the EN series the follow on model to it?
    It's going to be my first bike, so nothing too big, or too small. What else to consider?

    Thanks


  • #9
    KTRIC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    Cmar-Ireland wrote:
    What other bikes are the same style as the Ltd 450/454
    Is the EN series the follow on model to it?
    It's going to be my first bike, so nothing too big, or too small. What else to consider?

    Thanks


    The GS***L series bikes from Suzuki are very similar. They did a 400 , 500 , 650 and 750 all the way up to 1100. Later (early 80's) they changed to GS***GL.
    Unsurpassed build quality, although I'm not sure how easy it is to get parts for them these days.

    Check out http://www.suzukicycles.org/ for a full model list.


  • #10
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Cmar-Ireland wrote:
    What other bikes are the same style as the Ltd 450/454
    Is the EN series the follow on model to it?
    It's going to be my first bike, so nothing too big, or too small. What else to consider?

    Thanks

    Yep, EN500 came after.

    Others........hmmm Virago's have been around forever, so should be loads of cheap ones out there.

    Similarly, Shadow/Intruder.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #11
    macnab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭macnab


    The Yamaha Virago 250 or 535 are good bikes, The 535 has a shaft drive, not sure about the 250. The Ltd 454 have the same engine as the GPz500s which can get a bit rattly and have the tendancy to chew up starter clutches, which in turn wreaks the altinator. So make sure the starter mechanism is quiet and that the battery is charging.


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  • #12
    Cmar-Ireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭Cmar-Ireland


    I'm looking at one tomorrow. An '86 with 22k on it. Needs a few bits, but it seems to be a good price.
    Are the starter and alternator difficult to fix? Are replacements readily available?
    This one needs new speedo and tacho cables and a new battery according to the owner.
    Is buying a bike the same as a car, paperwork wise?
    Any things to look out for in general when viewing bikes?

    Cheers


  • #13
    macnab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭macnab


    I bought second hand parts and fit them myself, but I have mechanical training. If the battery is bad then the owner may have been push starting the bike, if so then make sure to hear the starter motor in action (maybe bring jump leads?) A broken speedo cable means the mileage is not correct!! Paperwork is the same as when buying a car. I turned down one of these last year at €500, it also needed a few bits. Only buy a bike like this if you dont mind doing a bit of DIY repairs now and then.


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