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Opinion on kz650 vs gpz550

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03 Jun 2019 19:20 #805121 by Fireguy9
Opinion on kz650 vs gpz550 was created by Fireguy9
New to site as I'm debating to buy a older bike. Looking at 78 kz650 or 83 gpz550. Gpz is mint cond new tires brakes fork seals and more. Kz650 has new seat muffler fork seals and more. Needs new rear tire and start gear needs replace as only starts with kicker. 1500 for kz and 1750 for gpz. Opinions pros cons on either. Like both bikes

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03 Jun 2019 19:33 #805123 by Nessism
Replied by Nessism on topic Opinion on kz650 vs gpz550
If the GPz is mint I'd go that way. Both are great bikes. The GPz has a more laid out riding position so you gotta be okay with that.

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04 Jun 2019 05:09 - 04 Jun 2019 05:27 #805130 by riturbo
Replied by riturbo on topic Opinion on kz650 vs gpz550
Go with the gpz for sure . The 83 is pretty much sit up . Didnt change to the more forward control and bigger fairing till 84 . I have 2 83 and they are great bikes with not much to go wrong if maintained properly .

The kz 650 is a nice ride too . But if the gpz is ready to go really cant go wrong .

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04 Jun 2019 06:03 #805132 by martin_csr
Replied by martin_csr on topic Opinion on kz650 vs gpz550
No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationHow about a new-in-crate ZR550? The seller also as a 550 Ltd in the crate.


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04 Jun 2019 21:10 #805174 by DoctoRot
Replied by DoctoRot on topic Opinion on kz650 vs gpz550
Replacing the starter clutch is a decent sized job. I don't know what your mechanical inclination is but i would say its a few hours worth of work for someone who knows these bikes. definitely not a beginner task unless you like a challenge

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05 Jun 2019 09:12 #805193 by loudhvx
Replied by loudhvx on topic Opinion on kz650 vs gpz550
Note to self... build crate around bike before selling it.

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