The speedo cable packed it in about 3000 km ago.
Carbs have been a headache the last 1000 km or so.
I found this little jewel stashed in a corner of a guy's storage shed and talked him into selling. It has been a joy to own and ride. I do not baby it, in fact, I love the engine so much I can't stop flogging this little bike and it just keeps delivering.
The problem with the carbs is not a big deal... the bike is 19 years old and I'm sure it has never been tuned or had any part rebuilt. It's definitely a keeper.
I recently purchased a 454 for my wife, great bike, she really likes it. With the high price of fuel and prices increasing daily, this little gem can surely keep money in the pocket.
I just purchased the Kawasaki 454 LTD. I truly love this bike. I too am having some problems with the carb. Not much though, only seems to be a little bothersome near the top end, or in 6th gear going up a hill or something. I also need to replace the front forks, for they both leak and the rear tire. All in all, I'm really happy with this bike.
Well I'm from Denmark. I've got 2 LTD 454s - use them in my driving school, never had a problem - they just keep going.
Only part changed was a belt after 36000 miles (around 58000 km). I want to see that chain there could do the same :-)
The bikes stay.
I have a 1986 454 LTD Kawasaki, which works and looks very nice.
I have had a lot of bikes; this one handles really good, probably because it's light compared to other bigger ones I have drove.
I am having a little noise coming from down by the foot shifter inside the cover; it sounds like a chain is slack, with tension on it no noise, press the clutch you have noise. I hope it's nothing too bad.
I run Dunlop tires; they handle excellent.
Hello the world!!! This Internet thing is great, I recently brought a Kawasaki 454LTD on eBay from a girl who had lost confidence in it, as it kept cutting out etc intermittently. The first time I rode it, it never missed a bit, but slowly it started cutting out for a second or two when over taking or up in the higher revs. She told me she had the carbs stripped and re-built, and it made no difference, so as I was filling with petrol, I looked down and saw the side stand kill switch, and I knew instantly that it was the problem. Sure enough a spray with wd40 and pushing the switch in and out a few times cured the problem. The bike rides like a dream and has put a smile back on my face, I hope this quick fix helps.
I too was having problems with the carbs, until I read an article on-line about Seafoam. You can get it at any auto parts store in the fuel additive section. After running one tank with the Seafoam, my 454 hasn't run this smooth in years. I would definitely recommend trying the Seafoam before going to the expense of having the carbs rebuilt. No more hesitation or rough idling. By the way, I love my 1986 454 LTD. What a great little bike.
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