1975 Kawasaki Triple

[BobTheBiker]

Originally Posted by was92v

200 lbs! What is it with the engine and forks installed?

They are light enough to weigh on bathroom scales. Just weight the front, then the rear and add the numbers. It will be close enough.

yeah, he says thats what it weighs with everything assembled, in road ready trim. I know it weighs more like 270+, I just dont wanna argue with him about it cause I dont like arguing with idiots.

[was92v]

Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

yeah, he says thats what it weighs with everything assembled, in road ready trim. I know it weighs more like 270+, I just dont wanna argue with him about it cause I dont like arguing with idiots.

Yeah, no point. But he's full of shit.
When I drag raced RD's I put one on the scales at the track, but they really aren't made to weigh something that light. If I recall, it came up at 268lbs. That was with struts and wheelie bars which might weigh a little more than rear shocks, Aluminum seat and not much else, maybe a half gal of fuel. One of the biggest chunks of weight that you can take off of them is the stock pipes and foot pegs. Chambers and rearsets probably knock 12 lbs off the bike and add mondo corner clearance. Then remove the oil tank, oil pump, fenders, alternator, charging system, lights, gauges and anything else that will come off without a torch you lose another 15 or so lbs. Aluminum rims take another pound or two off. Stock, the RD350 weighed 308 dry, so if you managed to pull 30 lbs of stuff off, it would still come in at 278Lbs dry.

[BobTheBiker]

Exactly. I know his bike is light, but sub 250 pound range? just not possible, cause I know he's got fenders, stock pegs, the charging system, full tank and such.

['73 H1 Triple]

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

I just need a copy. Thought you had to go to a dealer for a blank. But this thing looks close enough to a lawnmower key

Let me know the key number, I might have a key blank.

The key blanks I have here are for the ODD numbers between 911 and 919.

OR

go to www.key-men.com and get a blank from them. Email them, describe the cycle ( year, make model & key number) and they'll make sure you get the correct blank.

They can also "cut from code" if you would loose the key but still have the number.

Jeff

[speedylocksmith]

Originally Posted by '73 H1 Triple

What key number do you need? If it's 911 or 919, prepare to dig very deep in your pocket for a NOS key.

If you just want a copy, blanks are easy to get.

If you don't want to post the key number, PM me and I'll help you out.

Jeff

I think you are getting the key blank number confused with the key code. The key blank number isn't the cuts of the key, that's the key code

['73 H1 Triple]

Originally Posted by speedylocksmith

I think you are getting the key blank number confused with the key code. The key blank number isn't the cuts of the key, that's the key code

The triples have the key code stamped in the ignition, steering lock and seat lock. I have three different keys in the correct range that may fit his cycle, 911, 915 and 919. The Kawasaki key blank is number 1025 for the odd numbered keys above.

If you were to purchase a YH40 blank from key-men, they could cut the correct code to the blank.

Is that clearer on what I was explaining?

Jeff

[Phenix_Rider]

Well, I don't think it even has the original key. It's stamped Taylor...

['73 H1 Triple]

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

Well, I don't think it even has the original key. It's stamped Taylor...

Taylor is copy. Is there numbers on the ignition switch and the same number on the seat lock?

See how the number is stamped around where the key goes in? It's the same on the ignition switch.


( this bike is next to be restored, it's a 74 H1 500 )

[Phenix_Rider]

It's a 911.

['73 H1 Triple]

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

It's a 911.

Since it's Christmas, I'll give you the key in picture. It's an Ilco blank that was cut from an original key that works in my ignition and seat locks.

PM me your name and address and I'll mail it to you on friday.

Jeff