mini-project KZ550

mini-project KZ550 23 May 2010 17:28 #370310

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I bought this a couple years ago. I just did a clean-up and switched out a few parts . Got rid of a bunch of rusty and tweaked bits. Also switched out the bodywork for a clean set that I had. Before and After pics below. Not exactly dramatic , but it's a big change up close

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'80 Z750fx
'81 KZ550A
'81 GPz550's, Too many!
'82 KZ1000R
'82 GPz750
'90 ZR550

Project photo album: s163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/mg15_ph...GPz-ZR550%20project/
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mini-project KZ550 24 May 2010 10:08 #370464

Mark Wing Offline User Posts: 1697 Thank you received: 22	Looks nice and clean. Mark Jesus loves you Everyone else thinks your an *** 77 KZ650 C1 with ZX7 forks, GPZ mono rear, wider 18 police wheels and Yoshimura motor. Yorba Linda Cal.
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mini-project KZ550 24 May 2010 17:29 #370576

MajDSaster Offline User Posts: 62 Thank you received: 1	Great job! I really like the leaner look of removing the pinstripeing and model emblems. Always interesting to see what folks can do on a minimal investment. Current Ride: 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 4th Ride: 1981 Kz1000 LTD (2008 - Storage) 3rd Ride: Wife (1999 - 2005) 2nd Ride: 1982 Kz1000 LTD (1983 - 2004) 1st Ride: 1977 Yamaha SX-650 (1981 - 1983)
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mini-project KZ550 24 May 2010 17:41 #370580

DoubleDub Visitor	Where is the seat (or cover) from? I really like the stitching!
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mini-project KZ550 24 May 2010 21:05 #370672

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Thanks for the compliments !

The seat cover is from Saddleman. It's a copy of an '81 GPz550 (KZ550-D1). They should have it available , I sent them an old one to cut up for a pattern. $69 IIRC.