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Drooz TrackBike 20 May 2016 13:54 #727633

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Good 'points' Brett & Corey! :P

The head has just been re-done by a very competent local race shop, so the springs should be up to the task. You could be on to something with the ignition components tho. I'll have to work through them to see where the most obvious place to start might be.

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'05 zx10r Retro/Mod Sportbike 4 SALE!!
'02 zrx1200r Lightly Modified Street SOLD!!
'74 h2b 750 (FZ600) "Mongrel" 2 Stroke SOLD!!


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Drooz TrackBike 20 May 2016 14:24 #727637

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Drooz wrote: Good 'points' Brett & Corey! :P

The head has just been re-done by a very competent local race shop, so the springs should be up to the task. You could be on to something with the ignition components tho. I'll have to work through them to see where the most obvious place to start might be.

Good thinking collaborative Team! B)


You are welcome! It is fun helping others here, because so many have helped me back in the day.
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GPz550 Base Manual --> tinyurl.com/ze5b3qo
GPz550 Supplement Manual --> tinyurl.com/h34d2o6
GPz550.com --> www.nwsca.com/scripts/gpz_forum_2005/default.asp
First Race Win GPz550 --> tinyurl.com/o5y3ftp
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Drooz TrackBike 22 Jun 2016 04:18 #732384

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Hi
I hope you don't mind, but I am using this thread as a reference guide for my own project Z550 over here in the UK.
That is a beauty and my inspiration.

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Drooz TrackBike 22 Jun 2016 06:30 #732397

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Hey! I don't mind at all PeteDuke! That's an extreme compliment! :) There are some other guys around here with much more knowledge and experience with these things than I have. Don't be afraid to †ap into that! :cheer:
'77 kz1000 (zx10r) Modified/Street
'81 GPz550 "TrackBike"
'05 zx10r Retro/Mod Sportbike 4 SALE!!
'02 zrx1200r Lightly Modified Street SOLD!!
'74 h2b 750 (FZ600) "Mongrel" 2 Stroke SOLD!!


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Drooz TrackBike 18 Aug 2016 18:09 #739176

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Well, it's been a while lads!! :P I think we solved the issue with the high rpm stumble. It was the float settings! We decided to go right back to the beginning and check everything. My buddy thought they we're out of wack, so we re-set them, put the jets and needles back to the recommended starting place and... BAM... clear sailing from idle to red line!! B)

MANY thanks to everyone who chipped in to help. You all had a hand in this. B)



Even better news, I get to truly prove it on Sept 17th! I've finally got time for a track day session! Just have to hope for a nice clear day. ;)

I'll do my best to bring a full report with pics and video! :cheer:
'77 kz1000 (zx10r) Modified/Street
'81 GPz550 "TrackBike"
'05 zx10r Retro/Mod Sportbike 4 SALE!!
'02 zrx1200r Lightly Modified Street SOLD!!
'74 h2b 750 (FZ600) "Mongrel" 2 Stroke SOLD!!


"Invictus Maneo" - I remain unvanquished.

Kawasaki - Let The Good Times Roll!

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Drooz TrackBike 18 Aug 2016 19:32 #739190

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Good to hear. B)
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Drooz TrackBike 20 Aug 2016 13:49 #739317

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Good news Drew.
Have a blast at the track.

B)
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Drooz TrackBike 20 Aug 2016 16:24 #739329

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Have a great day at the track and enjoy what is left of this hot summer, the cold weather will be here soon!
I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.
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Drooz TrackBike 20 Aug 2016 16:28 #739330

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Or you could move to CA and ride year round. Have fun and we expect to see some pictures! OK, please post pictures!
'85 GPz550(ZX550-A2)

GPz550 Base Manual --> tinyurl.com/ze5b3qo
GPz550 Supplement Manual --> tinyurl.com/h34d2o6
GPz550.com --> www.nwsca.com/scripts/gpz_forum_2005/default.asp
First Race Win GPz550 --> tinyurl.com/o5y3ftp
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Drooz TrackBike 17 Sep 2016 13:48 #742632

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Well, I made it out today to the last Vintage Trackday of the season. Only problem was, the rain came along too. :angry: We had 1 slippery 20 minute session and the rain came shortly after that. I had time to pack up, and just beat the downpour! :dry:


The 550 is still not 'right'. I think I need to get some tuning time on my buddies dyno. :lol: It's good to have friends. :whistle:
'77 kz1000 (zx10r) Modified/Street
'81 GPz550 "TrackBike"
'05 zx10r Retro/Mod Sportbike 4 SALE!!
'02 zrx1200r Lightly Modified Street SOLD!!
'74 h2b 750 (FZ600) "Mongrel" 2 Stroke SOLD!!


"Invictus Maneo" - I remain unvanquished.

Kawasaki - Let The Good Times Roll!

Mississauga, Ontario. CANADA
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Drooz TrackBike 17 Sep 2016 14:48 #742642

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Awesome! You are going to love that bike! Small but very mighty indeed.
'85 GPz550(ZX550-A2)

GPz550 Base Manual --> tinyurl.com/ze5b3qo
GPz550 Supplement Manual --> tinyurl.com/h34d2o6
GPz550.com --> www.nwsca.com/scripts/gpz_forum_2005/default.asp
First Race Win GPz550 --> tinyurl.com/o5y3ftp

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Drooz TrackBike 17 Sep 2016 17:14 #742656

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CoreyClough wrote: Awesome! You are going to love that bike! Small but very mighty indeed.


Haha! Yes, I love it already. :cheer:

I just need to move to California so I can ride it more. :P
'77 kz1000 (zx10r) Modified/Street
'81 GPz550 "TrackBike"
'05 zx10r Retro/Mod Sportbike 4 SALE!!
'02 zrx1200r Lightly Modified Street SOLD!!
'74 h2b 750 (FZ600) "Mongrel" 2 Stroke SOLD!!


"Invictus Maneo" - I remain unvanquished.

Kawasaki - Let The Good Times Roll!

Mississauga, Ontario. CANADA

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