Kaw Triples

Steve Searles · Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 8:13 am Post subject: Kaw Triples

Just to get this going, I will be riding my 1974 Kawasaki S2 350 triple some this summer. Nice bike! I will begin the long restoration project on my H2 Kaw 750 triple all original rust bucket this year. I will have to take it down to the crank, it don't turn over so good. Anybody got a good crank with good bearings they would like to part with to help get this resto off the ground?? Anyway my Boat Anchor KX1300 just sits there. Man id that heavy! Oh, I almost forgot, I want to ride my 1975 Z-1 this summer but it is running too rich. TOO MANY PROJECTS!!

Biquetoast · Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 9:08 am Post subject: Re: Kaw Triples

sr71cbx · Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 12:59 pm Post subject:

My '74 Kawie H2 is alive and well and semi-retired in AZ with a steady diet of VP C12 110 octane race gas always in the tank, along with my '71 Kawie F6 rotary valve single(w/F7 engine installed to pull my tired butt around easier!) and several other bikes.

hondacustom · Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:38 pm Post subject:

i ve driven all the triplles 250 and up

my dad owned a 350 and a 400

I test drove a 250 back when they were new

i owned a 71 500

my friend let me drive his 750

the 250 was gutless

the 750 was wicked

my 500 was awesome, but was killed by an apple tree

the favourite one of all, would be the 350

the 400...so -so

Steve Searles · Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:16 am Post subject: S2 Kaw 350 Triple

Awesome. I have a 74 S2 triple that I got running and plan to ride at vintage events this year. I am looking forward to it and it is encouraging to hear that you loked that one the best. Can't wait for spring riding weather. Cold sucks.

hondacustom · Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:45 am Post subject:

the 350 was lighter, also it was a sleeper,,a 350 with that much get up and go..people would laugh

cause they would compare it to a 350 honda

my dads was blue, wish i would of had the funds to buy it in 1980, he sold it for 400$

ran and looked like new

Steve Searles · Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 12:15 pm Post subject: 74 Kaw S2 Triple Blue

Unbelievable. I have a 74 Kaw S2 that is a pretty blue. It is not perfect but the guy gave it to me and I got it running. I guess I like two strokes. I think that is going to be my "rider" at events this year.

genesound · Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 1:51 pm Post subject:

I had a '73 H2 back in the day; bought it with 3000 miles on it in 1974, it probably scared the crap out of the original owner. I was too stupid to be scared of it. Laughing

What a scream, wish I still had it. Had to sell it after the divorce.

hondacustom · Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 2:49 pm Post subject:

you got rid of two screamers w/a divorce

genesound · Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 2:54 pm Post subject:

The woman didn't scream, that was the problem Laughing

hondacustom · Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 7:10 pm Post subject:

using the wrong tool or work method Laughing

GreenMtnMan · Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 5:27 pm Post subject:

I've always been interested in the 2 stroke triples. Just when I decide to try to buy one they become collectable. I'll have to find one for sale locally to be able to afford it.

H2Lou · Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 6:29 am Post subject:

They are still out thereâ€¦you just have to dig deeper and be patient.
Many of the 70â€™s burn outs donâ€™t use the internetâ€¦go for a drive in the country and drop flyers off in the mailboxâ€™s of places that look like junk yards or mechanical gear head domains. Cool

Homeskillet · Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 10:15 am Post subject:

In the process of teardown/clean/paint frame/rebuild carbs. Looking for a vendor for tank/instrument bushings.

650hardtail · Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 3:06 pm Post subject:

my just finished s2 ( done last yr ) still a lil bit to do on it