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 Post subject: Found an S2
PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 5:02 pm 
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Location: São Paulo - Brazil
Kaw triples are really hard to find over here.

There's a S2 for sale and as all the triple stuff I have found here it looks like junk, but for only the equivalent of US $ 900.00 I thought it would be another interesting project to start with.

http://www.motosclassicas70.com.br/KAwa_S2_350_carlos.jpg

Any opinions? Is it to hard to find parts for this model? Does it look like it still has some original parts worth the trouble!

Thanks,

Carlos

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 Post subject: Re: Found an S2
PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 5:20 pm 
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Go for it, Carlos. You'll always find parts.


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 Post subject: Re: Found an S2
PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 5:51 pm 
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Work your magic Carlos! :P

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 Post subject: Re: Found an S2
PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:14 pm 
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Thanks Stäle and Moo; did 72's S2s have a front disk brake like this one? It is missing the caliper. I asked the seller for more pics and as I get them I'll post it.

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 Post subject: Re: Found an S2
PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:33 pm 
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'72's had a drum brake. S2A was disc.
I'd like to see a pic of the other side... is that a 3 into 1 exhaust?

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 Post subject: Re: Found an S2
PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:40 pm 
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I'm waiting the seller send more pics, but he states the bike is a 72, Most Kaw and Suzi triple owners here had the sh-it 3 into one "solution" for their triples when they found no more options for replacement of OEM exhausts..

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 Post subject: Re: Found an S2
PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:50 pm 
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Yes, it looks like a '72.... except the forks & wheel.
http://kawtriple.com/mraxl/model/350pic/s2-red.jpg

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 Post subject: Re: Found an S2
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Looks like 2 more S2's in the background...one with the correct front end.


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 Post subject: Re: Found an S2
PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:51 pm 
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Carlos wrote:
I'm waiting the seller send more pics, but he states the bike is a 72, Most Kaw and Suzi triple owners here had the sh-it 3 into one "solution" for their triples when they found no more options for replacement of OEM exhausts..

The 3 into 1 is the only thing that I didn't like. Looks decent otherwise.

Maybe Jim or Walms have S2 pipes(kits)


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 Post subject: Re: Found an S2
PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 11:20 pm 
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Considering the scarcity in your "part of town", it appears worth the $. 72 has welded LH grab bar - 73 has bolt-on. Judging by the points cover, it's likely a 4-bearing crank. Also, tank has incorrect diaphragm petcock.

Note: there is currently an eBay seller, boucher127, who has just begun listing 72 parts listed as 73, and some are priced relatively reasonable.

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