1978 Kawasaki KD175 Vintage, Antique Dirt Bike. Ready to Ride!!!

1978 Kawasaki Other

Price: US $1,500.00
Item location: Sicklerville, New Jersey, United States
Make: Kawasaki
Model: Other
SubModel: KD175-A3
Type: Off-Road
Year: 1978
Color: Blue
Engine size: 175
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Description

Here is a very nice, riginal Kawasaki KD175 Dirt Bike. The bike is all original except for the blue paint color and new fuel & oil lines. The bike originally had a Lime Green fuel tank, hite rear fender and the exhaust heat shield was black. I changed the color to the blue back in the early 90's. My Uncle was the original owner of this bike and at the time it was "too fast for him," so I purchased it from him as a "step up" from my Benelli 65 that I learned to ride on. As you can see in the photos, he bike is in very good shape considering it is 37 years old this year. The seat is original and in excellent shape. The tires and brakes are also original. The only items/parts ever replaced or repaired on this bike are the fuel & oil lines, park plug, ir filter, il filter and the throttle cable ... everything else is original! The bike does need a new air filter as the foam in the old one deteriorated while in storage. I have always used Premium Oil and kept up on the maintenance of this bike. It is also set up to run on General Aviation Fuel (100LL) "100 Octane Low Lead" and the carburetor needle and jet are calibrated specifically for this fuel. The bike has an Oil Injection Unit so you don't have to pre-mix your two stroke fuel & oil. Just be sure that the oil tank is filled and you are fine. The bike runs very well and it is very strong and quick for an older bike. I just removed, isassembled and cleaned the entire carburetor in my Ultrasonic Cleaner, nspected all parts, eassembled and reinstalled it on the bike setting the air screw to Kawasaki's factory setting as well as the idle adjustment screw. I am also including the Kawasaki KE175 (KD175) Motorcycle Service Manual. This Manual tells you all that you need to know about this bike and exactly how to maintain, alibrate or repair same. There are also many parts still available, nline and on eBay, or this bike if ever needed.
Check out the photos which show the Engine Performance Curves, unning Performance Curves and Specifications of this bike, n stock configuration, aken from the Service Manual.
This bike would make for a very easy Restoration Project as all that would be required would be cosmetics to have her looking good as new again!
I would be more than happy to show the bike to anyone who is interested in bidding on same. This bike has never let me down and it fires right up and runs great even after she has sat for a bit!
The bike is currently at my shop in Washington Township, J 08012 for anyone interested in seeing it and taking it for a ride ... just bring your helmet. I know that you will be impressed with how well it runs and performs!
Due to the bike being 37 years old, here is NO WARRANTY either written or implied. I have nothing to hide here and I foresee no issues with the bike but I can't think of anyone who would warranty a 37 year old piece of machinery.
The bike is also being listed as "Local Pickup Only" and there are no Shipping Options outlined in this Auction. If you are very serious about purchasing this bike, nd MUST have it shipped, t will be the Winning Bidder's responsibility secure a carrier or transport service and cover any and all charges applicable to crating/packaging and shipping/transporting this item.
Thank you for checking out the bike and Happy Bidding!

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