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1979 Trailfire 340 Specs

ENGINE
Manufacturer: John Deere Fireburst  (kawasaki)
Model: TA340A

No. of  Cylinders: 2
Bore: 60MM
Stroke: 60MM
Displacement: 339CC
FUEL SYSTEM
Carburetor Manufacturer: Mikuni
Carburetor Model: AM55053
Tank Capacity(Gals.): 7.5 (U.S.)
FUEL AND OIL RATIOS
UNITED STATES

40:1
Oil: 1 Pint (0.473 L)
Fuel: 5 Gals.(18.9 L)
50:1
Oil: 1 Pint (0.473 L)
Gas:6 Gals. (22.7 L)
CANADA
40:1
Oil: 1 U.S. Pint (0.473 L)
Fuel: 4 Imperial Gals. (18.2 L)
Oil: 1 Imperial Pint (0.568 L)
Fuel: 5 Imperial Gals. (22.7 L)
50:1
Oil: 1 U.S Pint (0.473 L)
Fuel: 5 Imperial Gals. (18.2 L)
Oil: 1 Imperial Pint (0.568 L)
Fuel: 6 Imperial Gals (27.3 L)
CHASSIS AND BODY
MATERIAL

 Tunnel: Aluminum
 Pan: Thermoplastic Rubber
 Windshield: Polycarbonate
Overall Length(Inches):  102
Overall Width(Inches): 37
Overall Hieght(Inches): 37
Overall Weight(Pounds): 370
TRACK AND SUSPENSION
Suspension Type: Slide Suspension
Track Material: Rubber
Track Width(Inches): 15.75
POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION
 Type: 2 Sheave Variable
 Manufacturer: John Deere (Comet)
 Model: 102C (Comet)
 Secondary: John Deere
Final Drive Ratio:  2.06:1
Brake : Mechanical Disk
Drive Belt: M66345
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Spark Plug (Champion):  QN3
Spark Plug Gap: 0.025 In. (0.635MM)
Timing:  22* BTDC with engine running at 6,000 rpms
Lighting Coil Capacity: 120 Watt
LIGHT BULBS
Headlight: AM53887
Stop-Taillight: AM52619
Speedo:  AM52847
Tach:  AM52847